Fungi can parasitize man. A parasite is an organism that lives on or in an organism of another species, known as the host, from the body of which it obtains nutriment. Some parasites form symbiotic relationships with other species wherein both species live comfortably with the other. In human-fungal symbiotic relationships, according to researchers, fungi are always the dominant partners. Soon, a person infected with fungus begins craving foods that satisfy the fungus more than the person. Fungus must have sugar in order to thrive. Grains supply not only sugar, but additionally since many grains we Americans eat are impregnated with fungus, grain becomes a double-edged sword. Just as some foods we eat perpetuate fungal growth and proliferation, other foods actually contain potent antifungal properties. Here is a list of foods that are OK to eat while experimenting with the Phase One Diet:
• Grass fed beef, chicken, fish
• Eggs
• Nuts, except pistachios and peanuts
• Vegetables, but no corn, potatoes or mushrooms
• Carrot juices w/other veggies, water, herbal teas
• Green apples, berries, grapefruit, lemon, lime, avocados
• Plain yogurt, real butter
Please share this information with your health care provider prior to beginning the diet. People can experiment with the Phase One Diet for several weeks and many learn about their food driven symptoms by following it.