"If this is the case is it better for me to do a diet minimizing fat and protein? Meat has caused me the most problems with digestion" - Yes, Fat and protein from millet, potatoes, white rice, cod liver oil one/two pills - i am not joking :)
Candida is controlled with copper/zinc ratio 1:10 in every meal on daily basis also Ca/Mg ratio 2:1-2,5:1 and Na/K 2:3 ratio.