Raw honey does NOT feed candida, as the previous poster (the post below/ANSWER1) thinks. RAW honey (and not just raw, but UNheated and UNfiltered honey -- make sure it says that on the honey) is an INVERT sugar. And invert sugars do not ferment in the stomach/intestines.
If you are worried about the sugars that feed candida then look no further than GRAINS. Grains (starches) such as wheat, buckwheat, oats, rice, whole grains, etc. break down into pure glucose and feed candida more than anything else. I would strongly suggest that you stay away from grains (especially anything made with wheat: pasta, Pizza, bread). A little white rice is acceptable, but otherwise stay away from grains and starchy vegetables such as potatoes.
Even fruits feed candida more than raw (UNheated) honey, because the sugar in fruits in NOT inverted. Limit your fruit consumption to NON-sweet fruits ONLY (NON-sweet fruits are berries, cucumbers, zucchini, bell peppers, avocado - and to a certain extent papaya and grapefruit are also low sugar fruits).
Sweet fruits (such as bananas, Oranges, pineapple, mangoes, apples, pears, plums, melons) are nothing but sugary water and vitamins -- and unfortunately, because they contain so much sugar, they LEECH almost as much vitamins/minerals from the body as they provide. So if you want to starve off Candida, I suggest you COMPLETELY stay away from sweet fruits (which are basically the majoirty of fruits found in a common supermarket).
On the other hand, the things that kill candida and give you energy, health, longevity, well-being are Saturated FATS (yes, Saturated fats, which the current medical dogma view as harmful). Do your own resarch, and you will realize that the healthiest tribes and populations in the world (the masai, the inuit, etc.) who had no Heart diseases, no cancers, ate a diet where the majority of calories came from ANIMAL fat. Current agriculture wants you to believe that oils such as sunflower oils, flax seed oils and other plant oils are healthy: nothing could be furhter from the truth. Polyunsaturated oils, especially omega-6 (those found in plants) oxidize already at body temperature. This oxidation/peroxidation creates free radicals and harms your arteries, heart, brain. Be careful about ANY vegetable oil, and never, ever cook in any oil that has a high ratio of polyunsaturated fatty acids. The only vegetables oil I recommend are COCONUT oil (VERY high in those health SATURATED fats) and palm oil. Otherwise you can use butter or ghee for cooking.
Coconut oil in itself (get the organic, raw, VIRGIN coconut oil) is great at killing candida, because it has anti-fungi and anti-bacterial properties. Take 2 tablespoons each day in the morning. Along with that, your diet should be meat/fish/vegetables/raw honey/NON-sweet fruit. I don't recommend nuts/seeds since they contain starches and feed candida.
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Raw honey can potentially feed Candida due to its high sugar content. While raw honey has some health benefits, individuals with Candida overgrowth may want to limit their intake to avoid exacerbating the condition. It's best to consult with a healthcare provider or a nutritionist for personalized advice.
No, Candida albicans is a diploid fungus.
"Candida" is a Latin name that means "white" or "bright." It can also be interpreted as "pure" or "clear."
Candidiasis is caused by the overgrowth of a yeast called Candida, most commonly Candida albicans. However, other species of Candida can also cause infections in humans.
No, mason bees do not produce honey for human consumption like honeybees. They primarily collect pollen and nectar to feed their larvae and do not store surplus honey.
Monilia and Candida albicans are both types of fungi, but they belong to different genera. Monilia is a genus that includes various species of fungi, while Candida albicans refers to a specific species within the Candida genus. Candida albicans is commonly found on the skin and mucous membranes of humans and can cause infections, whereas Monilia infections are less common and typically affect plants.