Taming the overgrowth of Candida, a type of yeast that can cause different health difficulties when it gets out of hand, is the main goal of the Candida Diet. By denying the yeast its favorite foods-sugar and refined carbohydrates-the diet attempts to starve the yeast. It encourages a cuisine that is high in lean proteins, healthy fats, and non-starchy vegetables instead. Proponents assert that this relieves symptoms including lethargy, mood swings,...