Sugar is a pro-inflammatory food.
It is estimated that roughly 70% - 80% of your immune system resides in your gut where there is the most diverse colonies of bacteria. To maintain a healthy immune system, we must maintain a healthy gut.
Sugar is one of the most harmful substances for a healthy gut, it feeds the harmful bacteria in the gut and can cause dysbiosis of the gut microbiome (colonies of bacteria in the gut), inflammation, and leaky gut which negativity affects the immune system. To boost immunity, we have to focus on gut health.
A simple yet very effective way to start the journey of a healthy gut microbiome, is to eliminate sugar.
Sugar is hidden everywhere, processed foods, juice, cereals, not to mention all the sweet treats and pastries.
To ensure we avoid all the hidden sugars as much as possible, I avoid/limit the following products in my house:
Instant cereals
Condiments such as tomato sauce, mayo and chutney
Instant meals and sauces
Juice
Cookies/rusks
Store bought bread
Sodas and fizzy drinks
Candy and sweets
Refined sugar
What I stock up on instead:
Dates
Certified honey (no added sugar/syrup)
Apple sauce (home made)
Fresh fruit and veg to make freshly pressed juice
70-85% dark chocolate
Ingredients for home made meals without the hidden nasties
Stoneground flour and pasture reared eggs for breakfast pancakes/flapjacks and baked goods
Yoghurt and berries for frozen treats and smoothies
Sourdough starter for home made bread
Raw cacao powder for decadent hot cacoa
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***Disclaimer : These posts are for educational purposes only and should not replace sound medical advise. If you have any health related queries or concerns, please speak to your primary health care adviser.
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