Beat winter colds

3. Say no to the sweet stuff
It seems we’re all avoiding sugar like the plague these days any way, but if you need another good reason to shake the sweet stuff, look no further. ‘Simple sugars and refined carbohydrates (breads, pasta, biscuits, cakes etc) are known to feed unwanted bacteria and yeast in the gut, encouraging their growth over beneficial immune supporting strains, says Natalie. ‘