Food Products that Contain Yeast
Congratulations on deciding to participate in Yeast-Free With Me! Now, as you begin to think about your shopping list, you may be wondering which foods you need to avoid for the yeast-free diet.
The following food products contain yeast or contribute to yeast overgrowth in the colon and should be avoided:
• Sugar
• All grains – wheat, rye, millet, barley, quinoa, oats, oatmeal, etc…
• Flour – except for almond and coconut flours
• Dairy – except for hard cheeses in moderation, such as Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Parmesan and Swiss
• All potatoes – red, white and sweet
• Pasta – including gluten-free pasta
• Pastries – including gluten-free pastries
• Breads- including gluten-free breads
• Candy – including sugar-free candies
• Alcohol
• Vinegars – except for apple cider vinegar
• Fruit – for the first month of the yeast-free eating program
If you love sugar and carbs, don’t let this list discourage you! There are still lots of healthy, delicious foods that you can eat!
Vicki Knowles
I thought Mushrooms were also in the list of Yeast foods to avoid.
Hotze Team
Dear Vicki,
Thank you for your comment. Yes, you are correct, mushrooms should be avoided during the yeast-free diet. The list is just a basic list of foods to avoid to help one get started on the eating program.
Have a wonderful day!
Sincerely,
Hotze Team