Ashley’s answer: No one’s shocked that we consume extra sugar during the holidays. What is shocking news is that sugar consumed during the holidays affects our health for the next four months, impacting the health of our cells until April. (One hemoglobin test shows that sugar stays “sticky” to our cell proteins for that amount of time.) And unfortunately, while added sugar tastes so sweet, it adds up on the health front, promoting inflammation, reducing immune health, and creating unhealthy fat, for starters. So how can we enjoy the holidays without suffering sugar shock for the next few months? Chewing over a food quandary? Send it to AskAshley@Prevention.com Ashley Koff is a registered dietitian, Qualitarian, nutrition expert, and
