How to Answer “What do they say about High Fructose Corn Syrup?”

What is all the fuss about High Fructose Corn Syrup? In all the commercials by sweetsurprise.com, after giving the statement “you know what they say about High Fructose Corn Syrup,” no one seems to be able to answer the “what?” question that inevitably follows. Here are some research based facts you can give as answers should you find yourself faced with this question.
 

Facts about High Fructose Corn Syrup:

• HFCS must be processed in the liver and not in the small intestine as is regular sugar. It is converted directly into triglycerides (cholesterol) and adipose tissue (fat) and not blood glucose.
• HFCS does not stimulate insulin or leptin which help regulate blood sugar levels and appetite.
• Fructose is known to elevate the levels of triglycerides and LDL (bad cholesterol) in your body, which research has shown to be a major risk factor in heart disease.
• HFCS is loaded with reactive carbonyls which are thought to be a contributing factor leading to diabetes.
• Research is now indicating that children are especially susceptible to diabetes as a result of consuming large amounts of soft drinks sweetened with HFCS.
• HFCS is a processed, artificially produced sweetener that does not contain its own enzymes, vitamins or minerals so will take whatever micronutrients it needs from your body, which in turn, reduces the amount of these your body needs to function properly.
• Most HFCS is made from Genetically Modified Corn (GMO Corn) which is another whole can of worms that we are not going to open here. Research does indicate that GMO corn is a significant factor in developing allergies to corn, along with other side effects and health concerns.
• The rise in production and use of HFCS parallels the rise in the problem our nation has with obesity. Statistics show that the rise in HFCS used by consumers, obesity is rising at the same rate and is especially a problem with children.
• An answer to the statement that High Fructose Corn Syrup is safe in moderation: Yes, that statement may be based in fact, however, the only way to consume HFCS in moderation in the US would be to eat fresh, locally grown meat and produce and completely eliminate processed (prepackage, canned, or “mega-mart” purchased) food from your diet. That includes soda, soft drinks and packaged fruit drinks as well.

Read Food Labels

Having a food-allergic family creates the need to read the label of every product we buy (including cleaning, cosmetics and toiletries) and you would be shocked and amazed at what is put into the food you eat every day. Start looking at what is really in the food you feed your family and make good healthy choices. We have chosen to buy the majority of our food from local farmers during the growing season and freeze or can what we need for the winter.
 

Make Your Own Decision

Be aware that the advertising campaign for High Fructose Corn Syrup is at the very least misleading, if not outright deception. Decide for yourself if the dangers are worth the risk for your family, and use the facts above to win your HFCS debates. This is not an inclusive list of every possible effect of consuming HFCS, but should give you enough of the main facts to be able to elaborate an answer to the question of “what do they say about High Fructose Corn Syrup?”

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