Now I realize the video above is a little over the top, but it drives home the message that HFCS is NOT fine in moderation or at all. The incidence of Type II diabetes since the introduction of HFCS has risen tremendously. Think back 15-20 years ago, was Type II diabetes as prevalent as it is today? The answer is NO. When you think about Type II diabetes, an image of an elderly woman/man should pop into your head. Now children are being diagnosed with the same exact disease. How is a disease of "eventual wear and tear" of the pancreas being diagnosed in children that are 10 years of age or younger? Something must be speeding up this process, but what? High fructose corn syrup is a main contributor to this problem. It is in almost everything from cereal, juice, ketchup and even some types of baby formula. Be sure to read labels before buying anything that comes in a package to see if it contains high fructose corn syrup.
I would also like to mention that on September 14, 2010 the Corn Refiners Association applied for permission to substitute the words "high fructose corn syrup" for "corn sugar" on food labels. Now why on earth would they want to do that? It can't be from all of the bad media that the name "high fructose corn syrup" has been receiving and maybe wanting to slip it past YOU the consumer.
All in all, the best way to avoid all of this is to eat fresh, organic, natural foods that do not come in packages.
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