yeast sensitivity and the intestine

Question
Dear Dr. Bailey,

About 12 years ago, an ear-nose-throat specialist told me that eating a lot of white bread contributed to my post nasal drainage. He suggested that I stop eating white bread and eat whole-wheat bread. Eventually, I stopped eating bread, period, and my situation improved .

However, I have breast fibroids and read that a high-fiber diet may assist estrogen excretion. Therefore, I'd like to begin eating whole-wheat bread again.

My question : May I eat whole-wheat (whole dark wheat, rye, bran, etc.) bread every day without developing any problems with the yeast in my intestine?

I am moderately lactose-intolerant, and think I do not have enough enzymes in my intestine in order to digest large quantities of lactose (soft cheeses, no raw milk, etc.).

Is it possible that I do not have enough enzymes to digest large quantities of yeast, also? If so, does eating yeast in whole-wheat bread make a difference?

By the way, is whole-wheat (wheat, rye, bran) bread more nutritional that whole-grain bread? The whole-grain bread I see appears to be  white bread with a little whole wheat mixed into it and sprinkled with sunflower and flax seeds and oats.

Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.

Answer
Whole wheat does not necessarily mean that is is nutritious.  Wholemeal,
or whole grain on the other hand should mean that the bread is made with
flour that has not been stripped of the  bran or wheat germ.  Some white
breads do add whole grains to increase the fibre content.  You should be
able to determine a good wholegrain bread as this should appear first in
the ingredient list.  High fibre foods do increase oestrogen excretion,
but if you are lactose intolerant you may be susceptible to developing
candida, as these often go hand in hand.    Whilst you may tolerate whole
grain bread occasionally (not every day), you don't have to rely on bread
as a source of fibre.  Try increasing your intake of high fibre vegetable
and fruits such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, apples and bananas.

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