Sugar and Your Immune System

In order to stay healthy to achieve our goals, it is very important to maintain a strong immune system. The immune system defends the body against infections caused by bacteria, viruses and other parasites. Research shows that diet plays a significant role in supporting a healthy immune system.

There is strong evidence that a high intake of sugar negatively affects the immune system. The white blood cells are the cells of the immune system, which protect the body from diseases. When high quantities of sugar enter the bloodstream, it enters the cells, weakening their capability to engulf bacteria and other potential infectious diseases. There are certain cells of the immune system that can recognize abnormal cells such as cancer cells and attack them. When the immune system is weak this capability is impaired leaving us more susceptible to diseases.

So while you are taking your multivitamins or other precautions to boost your immune system, be aware of the dangers of sugar to the immune system. Is your sugar intake within healthy limits? Could it be undermining your efforts to stay healthy?


Reduce Sugars In Your Diet

We are now aware of some of the danger of sugars on our immune system. Do the research to become even more informed about the many dangers of sugar, it's a journey that can restore your health.

Let's take a look at some ways we can reduce our sugar intake.

Make the commitment to reduce sugar. Make a conscious decision to become healthier and write it down as a goal. This takes place in the mind and must be reinforced with great self-control.
Start reading labels. Be aware of the sugar content in your foods, especially in the drinks you consume.

Drink more water. Be ready to wean yourself slowly and lose the sweet tooth. Don't become too enthusiastic and make drastic changes overnight.

You know your weakness. Try to avoid buying it and displaying it in your home. Remove the temptation.

Introduce more fruits in your diet. This is the healthiest form of sugar (fructose). Develop a taste for this instead of the refined sugars found in drinks.

Use sugar substitutes if you still feel a strong need for that sweet taste.

Avoid skipping meals. When you do, your blood sugar levels fall and give you a bigger craving for sweets.

Be aware of the sweet alcoholic drinks. Many mixed drinks are packed with sugar.

Introduce more cardiovascular activity. As you work to stay healthy trough exercise, the desire for sweets is slowly diminished.

Use the knowledge presented in this article to become more aware of your sugar consumption. Don't allow your sweet tooth to become your demise.

Source: http://www.audreymarlene-lifecoach.com/sugars.html

Thank you for the write-up!

This is really true, hopefully those with ears will hear

Nice info!

There are two types of susgar....processed sugar and natural sugar. Your body need sugar in order for cellular mitosis/meiosis to function effectively.

Fruits and vegetables have natural sugar that is good for the body. However processed sugar are sugar cane turned white. If you look at a real sugar cane...it is darker in color when processed....it turns white. It has no nutritional value and can cause imbalance in the pancreas which can increase or decrease the amount of insulin your body makes or failed to make.

Good luck!