Can I eat sweets if I have a cold? Unpacking sugar's effects on your body
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According to a 2016 article by Men's Health, eating refined sugar can temporarily suppress the white blood cells' ability to fight off bacteria. So, can I eat sweets if I have a cold, or should I be avoiding that pint of ice cream or candy bar? It's a common craving, but the answer requires a look at how sugar truly affects your body when it's already fighting an infection.
