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June 26, 2006
All About High Fructose Corn Syrup

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So... people are a flutter about the negative effects of High Fructose Corn Syrup and it's inclusion as an ingredient in, well, practically everything that's been processed in any way. Given that it's a more refined product than naturally occuring cane sugar, and given that reliable sources back it up, I'm inclined to conclude that HFCS is generally something to avoid. Still, having just spent 30 minutes reading wikipedia and the links that it recommends, it seems that small amounts of it are probably not a big deal, and that high amounts of any sugar will likely lead to trouble. So... "cane sugar" is marginally better, but keeping sugar away in general is the best move. In the US, it seems even most bread, including top-brand whole wheat bread is packed with added sugar of varying forms. So is almost anything, including things labeled "natural". It takes a long consious effort to go back to less-sweet foods, but once you do, you realize how ridiculously sweet everything had been before and discover all sorts of new appreciation for food.

(graph swiped from wikipedia)
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One thing my public health education has taught me: The two ingredients in processed food one should avoid - high fructose corn syrup and partially hydrogenated oil/fats. From what I understand, HFCS is harder to digest than more naturally occuring sugars like cane sugar, therefore worse for you.

 Posted by: kpako on July 5, 2006 6:29 PM

For you conspiracy theorists out there, below is a nugget about HFCS that makes it seem much more insidious than perhaps is suggested above.
This is from a pediatrician (and my wife):

"What makes fructose worse than other types of sugars is that it does not raise the level of insulin in your body.

Researchers have speculated that it, therefore, does not create that feeling of fullness as much as other sugars. Therefore, you need to consume more calories before feeling satisfied. Because of this, it is highly linked with weight gain and in many studies linked with insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes."

Check out the full post at:
http://www.checblog.org/2006/11/tip_60_limit_sugary_drinks.html#more

 Posted by: Neal Gorenflo on December 20, 2006 5:59 PM




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