Topic: FAQ

I've gotten a few questions from Herbies about candida and ways to treat it. Having not had candidiasis myself, I found out a few things that were interesting and wanted to share.

I have candida, and so do you. We all do. Candida is a type of yeast that lives in our body, normally the digestive system and mouth. It is normal and beneficial.

Candida itself is not a problem but can become so (like candidiasis or thrush) when there …

Lindsay received an email the other day about freezing berries, and if the texture would still be the same once thawd. Knowing that I am truely a Florida girl and love strawberries, she asked for my opinion. 

That reminded me of several years ago, when my roommate and I went to the Strawberry Festival and decided to buy 2 flats of strawberries (that's 24 pints). Oops! We were eating nothing but strawberriesfor weeks, and giving aways cupcakes, pies (and anything …

I am asked the question about whether it is better jump head first into being plant-based or work your way into it often. I wrote a post last year about 3 plans to become plant-based, such as overnight, within 1 week, and within 30 days. My suggestion is to go whole-heartedly for it overnight, you'll feel better sooner and there will be less temptation to slide off track. 

I know not everyone can make that kind of change, and …

We hear the term portion control all the time. But what exactly is a portion and how do we control it? Is that the same as a serving size? No, they are not but they are related. Portion control usually refers to getting a portion size back in line with or close to a serving size.

A serving size is the recommended amount of food to be eaten according to the FDA . This is what is on nutrition labels. …

You've got questions, I've got answers!

1. What are some easy, fast go-to comfort foods so I don't stray from my diet?

See my post about meals that are faster than fast food

2. How much nutritional yeast is too much on a daily basis?

I couldn't find a quantitative amount, but if there is a limit, I'm sure no one would get to it on a daily basis. I love nutritional yeast and eat it daily -- the key with all diets …