| Dinnertime can be stressful. Being at the end of | | | | Chopped |
| the day means that bodies are tired and most | | | | 2 Yellow Squash, Sliced |
| likely hungry. Add to these conditions the attempt | | | | 2 Tbs. Olive Oil |
| to follow a candida diet and the prospects of | | | | Pepper to Taste |
| getting the right kind of evening meal in your | | | | Add quinoa to a large pot on medium heat. Toast |
| system can seem downright impossible. Still, with | | | | the quinoa in the dry pan until you hear a popping |
| the right preparation and planning it is possible to | | | | sound. Stir it well to make sure it toasts evenly |
| avoid the drive-thru/take-out scenario and create | | | | and to avoid burning. When golden, add 3 cups of |
| a dinner meal that nourishes your body and fights | | | | water and bring to a simmer for 15 minutes. In a |
| off candida. | | | | separate pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add |
| Have you ever wondered how some people | | | | the garlic and onion and then the carrot and red |
| manage to have dinner on the table nearly every | | | | cabbage. Sautee for 5 minutes and then add the |
| night, even though they work a day job or have | | | | pepper and squash. After the quinoa has |
| many activities filling their daytime hours? The | | | | simmered for 15 minutes, add the marinara sauce. |
| key to enjoying a meal at home and avoiding the | | | | When the quinoa is fully cooked with no liquid |
| lures of the often unhealthy and very expensive | | | | remaining, add the chicken, vegetables and pepper |
| restaurant meal is to make a plan and stick to it. | | | | and heat until the chicken is warm. |
| Whether you prefer to plan your meals a week in | | | | Balsamic Marinated Grilled Salmon with Crispy |
| advance and cook each night, or you prefer to do | | | | Asparagus |
| your cooking for the week on one day, freezing | | | | Ingredients: |
| or refrigerating portions to enjoy the rest of the | | | | Salmon Filets or Steaks |
| week, it takes a certain amount of planning to | | | | Balsamic Vinegar |
| make it happen. | | | | Fresh or Dried Dill |
| You may think you couldn't possible have enough | | | | Olive Oil |
| time to do that much planning and cooking, but | | | | Salt and Pepper |
| consider how making good nutrition a priority will | | | | Bunch of Asparagus |
| result in better health and quality of life. It is well | | | | Shredded Parmesan Cheese |
| worth the time and effort. | | | | Prepare the grill with oil and heat. Season salmon |
| Dinner is actually an ideal meal for the foods | | | | by sprinkling generously with salt and vinegar. |
| acceptable on a candida-friendly diet. With lots of | | | | Chop dill and combine with olive oil to make a |
| lean protein, a variety of vegetables and whole | | | | paste and then cover the salmon with the |
| grains from which to choose, it is simple to put | | | | mixture, allowing it to sit and marinate for at least |
| together a nutritious and tasty meal that will be | | | | 30 minutes. Grill the salmon approximately 4 |
| satisfying and stick with you through the night. | | | | minutes on each side, or until the fish turns |
| Not to mention these food items can balance | | | | opaque. Meanwhile, break off the tough ends of |
| your blood sugar and contribute to the fight | | | | the asparagus and place on a broiler rack or pan. |
| against candida overgrowth in your body. | | | | Sprinkle with Parmesan and drizzle with olive oil. |
| If looking ahead to plan an entire week of candida | | | | Broil until the cheese begins to brown and |
| dinner delights is too overwhelming at this point, | | | | asparagus is slightly crispy. |
| just start by planning a day in advance. Decide | | | | Candida-Friendly Burger |
| what you want to cook, make sure your kitchen | | | | Ingredients: |
| is stocked with the appropriate items, and | | | | Lean Ground Beef or Turkey-preferably organic, |
| determine if you need to cook the items in | | | | hormone-free |
| advance or will have time prior to the evening | | | | Salt and Pepper |
| meal. | | | | Onions, sliced into rings |
| To give you a little help with your menu, below | | | | Mushrooms, sliced |
| are a few candida recipes you can try: | | | | Olive Oil |
| Chicken and Vegetable Quinoa | | | | Gluten-Free Bread |
| Ingredients: | | | | Dijon Mustard |
| 1 cup Quinoa | | | | Make patties out of the ground beef and sprinkle |
| 1 cup Diced Cooked Chicken | | | | with salt and pepper. Grill, broil or cook patties in a |
| ¼ cup Sugar-Free Marinara Sauce | | | | pan until cooked to your preference. Meanwhile, |
| 2 Garlic Cloves, Minced | | | | sauté onion slices and mushrooms in olive |
| ½ Onion, Diced | | | | oil until browned and caramelized. Serve the |
| 2 Carrots, Diced | | | | burner atop the toasted bread slice, smothered in |
| 1 Green or Yellow Pepper, Diced | | | | onions and mushrooms with Dijon mustard if |
| ½ Head of Cabbage, Red or White, | | | | desired. |