High-fructose corn syrup

shelf life and stabilizes flavor. However, it’s a lose-lose for consumers because either way they will not come out on top. Another one is High Fructose corn syrup, this is chemically similar to table sugar, but it is a cheaper alternative and is a highly processed form of glucose converted into fructose (Boile, Julien). The case against High Fructose corn syrup ranges from claims that it inhibits the hormone responsible for telling one’s brain that they are full and for it to do that it damages…

in our food today is refined sugar. Omitting the obvious sources like candy and soda pop (which usually occupy 2-3 isles), sugar is hidden in almost all processed foods in the forms of evaporated cane juice, high fructose corn syrup, and molasses. But how unhealthy is sugar? Is it only its high caloric content that induces obesity and all its associated diseases? Or is sugar far more harmful than the calories it adds on? As a personal trainer, I often advise my clients to avoid refined sugar.…

In the United States today, 30% of our land is being planted to corn. High fructose corn syrup is in nearly 90% of all packaged foods. Not only is corn made into food products for human consumption it is also most widely used for animal production. CAFO or Consentrated animal food operations, or more commonly known as feedlots, have lead to the mutation of…

Why is sugar bad for you? part 2. Insulin is a very important hormone in the body. It is made by the pancreas and allows the body to use glucose from carbohydrates and it maintains blood sugar levels from getting too high or low. Since eating promotes blood sugar levels to rise, your pancreas signals insulin to release into the bloodstream. Then, the insulin links to your cells and absorbs sugars. If you have excess sugar in your body than it requires, insulin aids in storing sugar in liver and…

#Harmful effects of soft drinks _Bubbly and sugary, soft drinks are appealing to your eyes, refreshing to drink, and easy on your pockets but they come at a cost - from obesity to poor bone health to cancer, soft drinks can take a toll on your health._ Be it a mix for your favorite booze or a quick fix for your kid's birthday party, soft drinks come in handy. But remember, apart from lacking in nutrition, the sugary drinks are full of unhealthy ingredients and more importantly, they may not…

daily calories are meant to come from carbs. Monosaccharides Glucose, galactose and fructose are all monosaccharides, the building blocks…

Sugar for instance when consumed in large quantities has many detrimental effects, as does its alternative “high fructose corn syrup”. Gunnars states in his Authority Nutrition article about high fructose corn syrup that “It can lead to insulin resistance, high triglycerides, increased levels of the harmful cholesterol and increased fat accumulation in the liver and abdominal cavity. Not surprisingly, sugar consumption is strongly associated…

I believe that GMOs are also harmful to consumers, and multiple tests have pointed to this. According to Jeffrey Smith's article "Health Risks", "GM plants, such as soybean, corn, cottonseed, and canola, have had foreign genes forced into their DNA. The inserted genes come from species, such as bacteria and viruses, which have never been in the human food supply. The text also states "Rats fed GM potatoes had smaller, partially…

they are convenient, last long and taste good. Unfortunately, processed foods are usually loaded with added sugar and High Fructose Corn Syrup. It is well known that sugar, when consumed in excess, is seriously harmful. Sugars provide empty ''calories'', meaning that, although they supply energy, they don't supply any of the vitamins, minerals, and fiber needed in the diet. High sugar consumption can lead to heart disease, diabetes, obesity and even cancer. By reduce my intake of processed foods…

An Apple A Day Keeps The National Health Crisis Away America is the fattest country in the world. We love to eat meat and cook everything in a deep fryer. Our "food" is made out of chemicals produced in a lab, cooked on a conveyer belt, and put in a box. Most of our food won 't go bad for weeks because of all the preservatives we have in them. While we are preserving our chemical nuggets and enjoying our pink meat disks we are not preserving our health or the health of future generations.…