High-fructose corn syrup

Genetically Modified Society The average American consumes about “193 pounds of genetically engineered food in a 12-month period. The typical American adult weighs 179 pounds.” (Sharp). Which means on average we are consuming our weight and some in GMO’s. What are GMO’s? A GMO is an organism whose genome has been altered by the techniques of genetic engineering so that its DNA contains one or more genes not normally found there. The problem society is facing is not knowing that they are…

if manufactures produce healthier foods then people would have healthier options. Food is essential to one’s life and it is needed to survive. So you would think it’s packed with lots of nutrients and vitamins instead of high fructose syrup, enriched bleached carbohydrates, and high amount of sodium. This topic means a lot to our society because numerous people have a lot of family members that are suffering from disease…

scientists injected GM ingredients into the rats and soon they were riddled with tumors. “The GMOs found in today’s food can also be found in cleaners and other hazardous materials. Consumption of High Fructose Corn Syrup in the U.S. has grown to 60 Pounds per person per year. This is roughly 5.3 gallons of syrup per person” (Genetically Modified Organisms”). GMOs greatly affect the organs of the human body which will lead to organ failure and other complications later in…

This experiment shows the effects of glucose on the human body. The purpose of this project is to differentiate glucose levels in everyday foods. In the experiment, the independent variables are: The glucose strips, orange juice, applesauce, strawberry jelly, banana, mashed potatoes. The dependent is the amount of glucose seen after testing. The control/constant is the time/temperature of the experiment. The reason for doing the experiment is to help diabetics and people with other various…

Hidden Sugars Are Where You Don't Think They'd Be There’s so much about added sugar that warrants your attention. Aside from how they make certain dishes sweetly irresistible, much has also been discussed about how they can get addictive and potentially lead to serious health problems (will insert link to dangers of sugar here). Dealing with these added sugars from obvious sources like candies, junk food, pastries, and the like is relatively easy - reduce your intake or just completely write…

isomalt, and hydrogenated starch hydrolysates" states Joslin Diabetes Center (Can). The substances that were listed, that many have probably never hear of before, are called sugar alcohol. Sugar alcohol is where the substances are not sugar but are high in carbohydrates, which trick most people. Many companies now who make, cookies, gum, candy and chocolate are starting to made sugar-free foods. These foods trick many diabetics because they think they make the healthy, right choice. The…

Lifestyle is not the only health determinant. Where you live, level of education, accessibility to health care, socioeconomic status, race/ ethnicity, gender, immigration status, social support networks, and inheritance are factors as well. Waiting on a decision of my legal status by the government was stressfully. I felt tired, and sicker than normal. Today, I can relate this back to the insecurities about my future. When I received my permanent status, it felt like the weight lifted off my…

Genetically modified corn seed allowed farmers to increase crop size through genetically modified (GM) seed. "On average, GM technology adoption has … increased crop yields by 22%, …” (McDivitt). Other factors agricultural authorities state when challenged about the harmful…

number of persons affected by pre-existing diseases. As a result, health is of paramount importance and a sizable percentage of the world’s human population are becoming significantly health conscious. Gyms are filled and personal trainers are in high demand. To fuel this health craze, there will be the introduction of a new Juice Bar in Trinidad and Tobago by the name, Juice Me! Juice Me! is a retail juice bar where health-conscious individuals can hangout and enjoy enticing, delicious and…

Is Coca-Cola Really That Good? I go to the grocery store after a very long day, and I come across the soda aisle. I am about to grab a Coca-Cola, which is $1.00 for 1.25L, when a 2.5 L bottle of Shasta Cola grabs my attention, it is also $1.00. This gives me an idea, why don’t I compare both of the sodas and see which one is worth the $1.00. As I opened each bottle, both of them released a lot of carbonated gas. When I poured each soda in their respective glasses, they both fizzed in…