Avoid this “Sneaky” Ingredient
Welcome Back!
Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about the importance of a well-supported immune system …
… whether you’re worried about fending off infection or if you just want to stay healthy and have more energy each and every day.
At the risk of repeating myself …
Here’s a handy little “Well-Armed Immune System” summary for ya ...
Keys to a Strong Immune System
1. Maintain a healthy lifestyle so pathogens cannot take root in your body
2. Don’t focus on killing germs; be healthy in the first place
3. There are Active and Passive methods to discharge stress: Active methods all involve exercise Passive methods usually involve devices
4. Boost your immune system with 4 Core Micronutrients each day
5. Do a Vitamin C Flush to restore your immune system to peak performance
NOW, if you want the full scoop on these topics, feel free to dive in and read them all separately, in depth ...
You’ll find them all here on Forgottenhealth.com …
However, if you’ve been part of our discussion all along and this is “old hat,” then I’ve got a new tip for you …
In fact, I probably should have mentioned this important Immune-supporting Bio-hack first …
It’s simple and, yes, FREE …
Honestly, you should be doing it anyway for your overall health and longevity …
ALL you need to do is avoid one “sneaky” thing in your diet …
The trick is getting creative about not consuming this nefarious ingredient …
It’s in almost everything!
It hides out in the most unexpected places, everywhere, all the time …
What is it?
Sugar.
Luckily for me, my mom never let us have it growing up …
And while I hated not being allowed to eat sugar as a kid, the thing is …
I didn’t get sick, either …
But most of the other kids got deathly ill at least once every winter.
Turns out my mom had the right idea … thanks, Mom!
So, how can this be, you ask?
Check this out …
According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating 100 grams (8 tbsp) of sugar reduces the ability of your white blood cells to kill pathogens by 40%.
The process starts in less than 30 minutes and lasts up to 5 hours after ingestion.
If you need help putting this into perspective, 100 grams of sugar is the equivalent of two cans of soda.
Just think of how many people you know who ingest sugar through their food and drink choices all day every day.
For most average folks walking around out there, sugar consumption is a HUGE reason for their persistently weakened immune system.
Thanks to Mom, I never had a sweet tooth, but I did quit ALL sugar several years ago …
It was HARD but worth it!
There was some unexpected light at the end of the tunnel, though …
Cut out sugar and your taste buds will regenerate after about a month - you’ll start noticing natural subtleties of taste in ALL foods you never noticed before.
It’s a nice little side benefit in addition to having a stronger immune system.
Why You Should Avoid Sugar:
1. Sugar can lead to insulin resistance
2. Sugar can make your energy spike & crash
3. Sugar causes inflammation throughout your body
4. Sugar directly contributes to you getting fat
5. Sugar contributes to fatty liver disease
6. Cancer cells love sugar
If you’re worried about getting sick or getting sick easily has been an issue for you in the past, try avoiding ALL simple sugars, ALL of the time.
It’s worth it.
If you just can’t handle quitting the “sweet stuff” entirely, then consider substituting Stevia in your food and drink choices …
Stevia reduces the Glycemic Index (GI) of foods, so they affect your blood sugar levels to a much lesser extent …
Plus it has zero calories and carbs, so it’s great if you’re on a low-calorie or low-carb diet and feel the urge to satisfy that sweet tooth but don’t want to feel guilty about it.
I recommend Lily’s Intensely Dark Chocolate - their “Dark & Rich” bar is 92% dark cocoa - which is good for your immune system …
AND they use Stevia instead of sugar!
Not only is it DELICIOUS ... I hear it’s great for breakfast …
‘Til Next Time …
To Your Better Health,
Theo
