I recently came across this article about a supermarket called PCC Natural Market banning all products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup. I have avoided products containing High Fructose Corn Syrup for years, and it takes constant perusing of ingredient listings to ensure that my family steers clear of it. High Fructose Corn Syrup has been linked to early diabetes and obesity. Natural sweeteners like pure cane sugar, maple syrup, turbinado sugar and rice sweeteners are much healthier choices.
According to the Mayo Clinic, the sweetener is derived from cornstarch. The process changes the sugar in cornstarch into fructose, which makes it a cheap alternative to regular sugar. For those living a natural lifestyle, it would be best to avoid this processed sweetener, especially in light of many corn crops being genetically modified. The Mayo Clinic recommends limiting your intake of High Fructose Corn Syrup, I would remove it all together, your health is too important.
Another article called The Murky World of High Fructose Corn Syrup outlines the details of the manufacturing of the sweetener. It is worth the read and especially interesting is the study done on rats given fructose versus glucose. The fructose rats suffered immensely in the health department, and fructose is what many doctors recommend for diabetics. Choose your foods wisely for yourself and your family.
Here's to you health!
ClearSkies
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