Syrup

HFCS, aka high fructose corn syrup, poses as either the savior or the destroyer here and it’s because of it’s properties. High debates have been buzzing in the air for a while to whether or not HFCS should be either banned from our food supplies or leave it and just keep it. Well, where does HFCS come from anyway? HFCS originally comes from corn starch. When starch is broken down into its individual pieces (molecules), the result becomes corn syrup glucose (that’s 100% glucose). From there,…

system is skewed towards unhealthy foods, which leads to obesity as well as type 2 diabetes. Nobody is stopping that as well as the corn production, Corn is in all types of food. Therefore, corn has conquered the world in a way, such high fructose corn syrup, giving the flavor and feels to our mouths that humans enjoy. Finally big corporations such as Monsanto are the ones who own the soybean crop which is to be a terminating seed, so farmers cannot replant these seeds, therefore leading to more…

The government states there is nothing wrong with high fructose corn syrup (HFCS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration. (n.d.) then , what was wrong with me? Oh yes, how did I get on a healthier path when I eliminated it from my diet? I believe that high fructose corn syrup should be banned. I diagnosed with a nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFL) and was on the border of becoming a diabetic. That was two years ago. I went on a strict regimen of no high fructose. I do not mean just giving…

How to end a relationship properly You’ve been going through it for a while now and the time has come to breakup with your partner. For whatever reason, promises were broken or you just know they’re not the one, you’ve made up your mind to end it all up. But it’s hard to know how to end a relationship the right way if that makes sense. Often, many will try to breakup over text or even tell their partner they “just need a break” as a way to soften the situation. But, you’re…

When the crops containing GMOs are sold they are labeled to let the consumer know what’s in the food they are buying. Many argue that foods containing GMOs are harmful to consume and so they boycott products such as corn syrup, cornmeal, and high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) since they derive from corn. Soy is one of the crops that are altered Smith states that, “Currently commercialized GM crops in the U.S. include soy (94%).” In other words soy is the top crop that is modified. Other foods that…

problems. Although sugars can be found naturally in fruits, vegetables, and milk, the majority of sugar being consumed in found in processed foods and beverages. The name for sugar can be hidden in food labels and can vary from high fructose corn syrup, glucose, dextrose, sucrose, and much more. These variations of sugar can be found in the majority of processed foods that are being consumed by Americans every day. As many children begin to consume added sugars at a very young…

I talked about how the Arizona tea print “100% natural” labels on their products but in fact they contain high fructose corn syrup and citric acid. In the video, the guy questions a box of cereals which is funny but have deep meaning behind it. He questions about why the box show 100% natural but when he look at the ingredient. The products contains high fructose corn syrup. It is really similar with my example in my…

Fundamentals of Biochemistry in the Biotech Industry Maple Syrup Urine Disease: A Sweet Scented Killer Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) is a rare, potentially deadly disorder where the body cannot break down the three branched- chained amino acids (BCCA): leucine, isoleucine and valine. These amino acids are used to build proteins and when they are not being used they can be broken down and recycled in the cell. The complex that breaks these amino acids down is called BCKD (branched-chain…

passed through food animals before it reaches us.” Despite Pollan’s warnings, a little high fructose corn syrup isn’t deadly, in response to Pollan, Kate Kilpatrick states, “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 34% of Americans 20 years of age and older were considered obese in 2008. Is this statistic disturbing? Absolutely, however the use of high fructose corn syrup is not to blame. While it is certainly made almost too accessible by the soft drink and snack…

Fred and Sally Johnson, I have reviewed your questions and concerns regarding the formation of the business “Fred’s Miracle Cough Syrup”. Below you will find my comments and recommendations for each item of concern. Item I: Type of business entity A. Sole Proprietorship: A sole proprietorship in a business entity in which the sole owner is in control of the business and the management of it. The advantages of a sole proprietorship include the business owner being able to easily start the…