A few years ago I started out with Atkins and switched to CAD. Im sure now that I had candida then because the reward meal ended up being my down fall becuse it triggered cravings. I guess thats what I like the best about Atkins- no cravings-no hunger. I am treating the candida which ended up affecting my left ear. Hopefully I'll be able to hear again out of it. Good luck with CAD. I hope it works for you-I'd love to be able to eat that reward meal. Vonnie