

You’ve probably heard it said that good health begins in the gut. It’s true.
Approximately 80% of the immune system is in the gut in the Peyer’s Patches, which are part of the gut-associated-lymphoid-tissue (GALT).
So what does our immune system (a.k.a. gut) need?
What’s not good for the gut? Added sugars, their first cousin, white flour, and processed foods containing man-made trans fats. Indeed, sugars suppress the immune system. Ever feel like you have a cold coming on one day and the next day—voilà—you’ve got a full-blown head cold?
It may have been avoided by skipping that rich dessert last night.
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