you can't really ever get rid of all yeasts, and it probably isn't a good idea to try. but, you want a healthy balance, yeasts can get out of control and contribute to allergies, fatigue, sensitivities, etc.

A little bit of of your pau d'arco tea and grapefruit seed extract now and then should do the trick. I stay away from sugar too, mostly. I eat it when it's in processed store bought foods though. My favorite yogurt has sugar in it. And of course the occasion coca cola etc. beer.. wine... pastries.

I don't eat a lot of junk food but every now and then, a couple times a week I admit to even loving pastries.

I am not a easy dieter either. But I try to balance it with fruit and veggies, grow my own etc.

Mostly I use honey to sweeten stuff, i think as far as yeasts are concerned sugar or honey, same thing really in that respect, candida likes honey.

I think when you overdo trying to kill candida you kill a lot of good bacteria too, so.. moderation.

I can always tell when someone has an overblown yeast problem... they'll have a pasty look about them, a waxy look to their complexion, not much color. In those cases they have a lot sensitivites too and should do a full few weeks candida cleanse. And then get back to a normal balance by eating lots of good unadulterated yogurt and fresh fruit and veggies. cottage cheese is also good to eat, good for your stomach.