Sport Yeast-Free Diet

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When I was very young, it was discovered that I had an allergic reaction to yeast. My parents put me on a pretty strict diet and my symptoms (which included chronic UTIs, fatigue, irritability, digestive tract problems, skin rashes, etc) disappeared.
I have been eating very healthfully for the past year, but I’m not on any kind of diet that excludes yeast. Lately, I’ve been noticing that the symptoms I experienced in my childhood are returning, and I’ve hit a plateau in terms of body fat reduction. I’m almost certain that these issues are connected with one another.
I’ve done some research into no-yeast diets, and was surprised to discover that it is far more restrictive than I imagined. Here’s an example of foods that are off-limits:

- fish
- all leavened breads
- white wheat or pastry four
- gluten flour
- flake cereals
- pasta
- vinegar or pickled foods
- cheese (fermented, hard)
- fruits (!!!)
- honey
- mushrooms
- sugar (all types, including lactose)
- peanuts

Looking at this list, I have to wonder how much my diet will suffer if I’m not eating things like fish, fruits or milk. Can I get my essential oils/fatty acids from other sources? Fruits are beneficial because of their high vitamin content, but is there anything that they give me that I can’t get from vegetable sources (ie. fiber)? The fact that lactose is forbidden also makes me worried because I need as much calcium as possible.
What do you guys suggest? Should I give this diet a try to see if my symptoms disappear… or is it nutritionally deficient?
 
*gasp!* Have I actually managed to ask a question that's stumped the pros?

;)
 
Wow thats alot of off limits foods. Have you talked to a Dr for confirmation that you may be having this repeat reaction. I would do that before eliminating such a large list of foods. As far as your omegas, you could go with fish oil pills or an omega supplement. There is supplement for everything these days.
 
People allergic to yeast are in a bad spot. You must follow a gluten-free diet. I'd talk with a doctor. Then talk with a nutritionist (preferrably one with experience with gluten-free diets). More and more gluten-free products are becoming available. Just talk with professionals.
 
Thanks guys! I think my best bet is to talk to a nutritionist that specializes in food allergies. I'll have to do some research about people in my area...
 
Send your questions to Doug. He's a familiar face where I work and specifically addresses life styles relating to fungus and yeast. You might look into taking Grape Seed extract and olive leaf extract.

Fiber can be found in a lot of seeds and you don't have to skip all nuts, but stay away from peanuts. As far as I can remember he's an advocate of berries but not a lot of fruits but he does advocate tons of vegetables, fish, and lean meats.

In fact, we sat down for dinner not to long ago and had broccoli, asparagus, sirloin, and spinach salad. Dr. Becker was with us, along with Cass Ingram, Todd Scarborough (Mr. Arkansas), and few others. Interesting conversation with these guys.

I can ask Doug any questions you want as he'll be back on April 30th to do the Healthy Living Expo here in Oklahoma City with us. But it'd prob be faster if you just sent him your email.
 
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Wow, thanks evolution! I'll definitely send him an email... :D
 
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