Raw Diet - Pre Candida Cleanse

Hello all,

So I've left Paris for Koh Samui, an island off of Thailand. This wonderful island has a vibrant scene that includes healers and health practitioners from all over the world. To profit from this, I've decided to participate in a 20-year old cleanse that was designed by the owners of several Thai Detox Spas. People from all over the world come to cleanse on their programs and also benefit from their overall environment. 

For those of you not in Thailand, do not worry. Most of the the detox products (less the stunning beach, garden, and world-class restaurant) is available worldwide through Thai Organic Life.

Tomorrow I start an intensive Candida cleanse. Candida is a type of fungus that naturally exists in the body but can easily become misbalanced due to diet and lifestyle. All sorts of ailments ranging from bloating, to lethargy and depression are linked to Candida.  

Foods to avoid in a Candida cleanse are fruit, sugar, wheat (gluten), dairy, mushrooms, foods containing vinegar, and yeast. To prepare, I've been also eating raw (meaning the food is not cooked or heated in any way).

Below are some of staples.

1. Juice of: Celery, cucumber, spirulina, garlic, and lemon

2. Raw energy bars

3. Kale shakes

The incentive for today's blog is to inspire my readers to start making energy balls. Below is a photo of my raw bar in the hotel. Some staple ingredients include: nuts, oils, dried fruit, natural sweeteners, and supplements.

Most blenders come with a chopper device. Simply add the ingredients inside it and blend. Then roll the paste into balls and leave to cool inside the refrigerator.

Two Recipes I tried:


Lemon Pineapple Cashew Balls

-dried sweet lemon
-raw cashews
-flax seeds
-walnut oil
-maple syrup
-dried pineapple

Fig and Peanut Balls

-raw peanuts
-flax seeds
-tahini
-diced figs
*-option to add a little honey