Can I Eat Sugar After Being Sick? The Truth About Sweets and Recovery
                                
                                
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                                According to a study on human subjects at Loma Linda University, consuming high amounts of sugar can significantly decrease the ability of white blood cells to fight bacteria for several hours. This fact makes many wonder, can I eat sugar after being sick, or is it better to avoid it for a quicker recovery?