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One More Reason White Sugar is Bad For You
And, just in time for the holidays...
A study in the Journal of Natural Medicine found that one teaspoon of refined sugar paralyzes fifty percent of the body's white blood cells for five hours.
Why is this important?
White blood cells are an important component of your immune system. They help to defend your body against infectious disease and foreign materials.
So, as you're contemplating the next bite of pie or an extra helping of cranberry sauce, take a moment to think about whether you can afford to shut down your immune system just when you are around groups of people for the holidays...
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