Candida Diet Snacks Without Sugar or Yeast
Snacking can hold you over in between meals, and it's an important part of a balanced diet, according to the National Library of Medicine. A few bites here and there can boost your energy levels and help you power through a workout.
1. Sugar-Free Beef Jerky
You don't have to worry about yeast in beef jerky, but it's a surprising source of sugar. Most brands of beef jerky contain added sugars, so you'll have to check ingredients lists very carefully.
Beef jerky is high in protein, low in fat and free of carbohydrates. It's a great snack to enjoy while hitting the trails or after strength training.
Beef Jerky to Buy
- People's Choice Beef Jerky ($29.99, Amazon.com)
- Country Archer Zero Sugar Mustard BBQ Beef Jerky ($29.94, Amazon.com)
- CHOMPS Mini Grass-Fed Beef Jerky Sticks ($29.94, Amazon.com)
3. Rice Cakes
Rice cakes are a lightweight but filling snack suitable for most diets. They're usually made with simple ingredients like brown rice and salt, though salt-free varieties are also available. Some of the fun flavors like apple cinnamon and caramel may have added sugar so be sure to check the label carefully.
Rice Cakes to Buy
- Lundberg Organic Brown Rice Cakes, Salt-Free ($25.99, Amazon.com)
- Quaker Large Rice Cakes, Gluten-Free ($16.92, Amazon.com)
- Paskesz Ultra Thin Rice Cakes With Quinoa ($12.95, Amazon.com)
4. Mixed Nuts or Nut and Seed Bars
Nuts on a strict candida diet may not be allowed, but some allow almonds.
Nuts and Bars to Buy
- Munk Pack Keto Nut & Seed Bar Pumpkin Seed Cinnamon Almond ($24.99, Amazon.com)
- Go Raw Unsalted Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds Mix ($15.65, Amazon.com)
- Daily Nuts Healthy Mix Multipacks ($21.99, Amazon.com)
5. Tuna Salad
"A simple tuna salad is a quick and easy snack — no need to make it complicated," says Brittany Poulson, RDN, CDCES. "You'll get a healthy dose of protein and good-for-you fats to help fuel your day and satisfy your hunger mid- morning or afternoon."
Poulson recommends mixing tuna with plain Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice and black pepper. Wrap the mixture in lettuce and you have a simple, gluten-free tuna salad wrap.
Canned Tuna to Buy
- Natural Catch Tuna Filets, Pole & Line Caught ($48 per 12-pack, Amazon.com)
- Wild Planet Skipjack Wild Tuna ($38.94 per 12-pack, Amazon.com)
- Genova Premium Yellowfin Tuna in Olive Oil, Wild Caught ($48 per 12-pack, Amazon.com)
6. Bean Dips and Hummus
Hummus, a Mediterranean diet staple, is the perfect blend of carbohydrates, protein and healthy fats. It's naturally gluten-free, and it's vegan- and vegetarian-friendly. You can make your own or purchase store-bought varieties that are free of sugar.
While hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, similar bean dips can be made with a variety of beans.
Bean Dips to Buy
- BRAMI Keto Lupini Bean Dip ($29.99, Amazon.com)
- Earth Co Organics Pinto Bean Dip Combo ($18.99, Amazon.com)
- BRAMI Lupini Beans Snack ($14.99, Amazon.com)
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