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How to Avoid a Holiday Food Hangover

“Simple sugar metabolizes quickly, leading to a higher spike—and faster drop—in your blood sugar levels, which can leave you feeling sluggish,” says Lauri Wright, PhD, director of Nutrition Programs at the University of South Florida College of Public Health in Tampa, Fla., and president of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “Pairing your sweet treat with a little protein helps…