Debbie Zambetti, WOTH Member and Nutrition Educator

Debbie Zambetti is a nutrition educator, health counselor, and gastronomic explorer. She works with busy people to help them create happy, healthy lives in a way that is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. She also writes about what's good to eat and what's good for you at savorlifeblog.com.

Even while we dream of Indian summer, it's never too early to start preparing our bodies for winter. In addition to adding immune boosters to our diets, it's also important to protect ourselves from the elements that deplete our immune strength. One insidious immune attacker is sugar. Studies show that as little 75-100 grams of sugar significantly depresses your immune system (that's equivalent to two 12-ounce sodas). So, if you want to stay healthy this winter and keep your immune system strong, start paying attention to how much sugar you consume and cut it back now before all the holiday parties hit. For some tips on finding the hidden sugars in your life, read this recent post on my Savor Life blog: http://bit.ly/aSUYKp