11/26/2025
100%!!!!
Now, I'm not saying viruses don't exist because I believe they do. I am saying if you feel bad it may not be the flu and absolutely could be all of the sugar you have been eating.
1️⃣ Sugar suppresses white blood cell activity (within minutes)
High blood sugar reduces neutrophil phagocytosis—their ability to engulf and destroy pathogens. This effect can begin within 30 minutes of consuming simple sugars and can last hours.
2️⃣ Sugar increases inflammation
Rapid blood sugar spikes increase inflammatory pathways: increased NF-κB activation, increased CRP and cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α), increased oxidative stress
Chronic intake → chronic inflammation → a constantly “distracted” immune system.
Lots of sugar intake also feeds yeast and pathogenic bacteria in the gut worsening those symptoms. Symptoms of yeast overgrowth for children: chronic bloating, gas with strong odor, rashes, eczema, fungal skin rashes in the folds of the skin, recurrent ear infections, constant sugar and carb cravings, brain fog, hyperactivity, and more.
What to do: ALWAYS prioritize protein before sweets. This will blunt the blood sugar spike. Bring a dessert you make, it will automatically be less sugary than something you buy. Try to get the kids outside and run after the meal. Limit the number of sweets. If they want another sweet, ask them to eat more real food first then a cup of water then another treat. Avoid things with dyes and highly processed ingredients as that will further increase inflammation. Yes, it is just a day... but if there are lots of those together it leads to cranky and often sick kids and parents. 😊
