High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is liquid and mixes easily with foods. Its easy to store, extends the shelf life of food, and is less expensive than beet or cane sugars. This is why it is found in nearly every type of processed food.
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- High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is liquid and mixes easily with foods. Its easy to store, extends the shelf life of food, and is less expensive than beet or cane sugars. This is why it is found in nearly every type of processed food. photo: Gwen's River City Images (cc)
- The U.S. is the largest user and exporter of HFCS, but it was Japanese researchers who developed the method to turn cornstarch to sugar. This Japanese childrens beverage contains carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, sugar, guarana extract flavor, citric acid, caramel color, alginic acid ester, docosahexaenoic acid. Ummmm, yum. photo: Telstar Logistics (cc)
- Teenagers milk consumption dropped by 36 percent between 1965 and 1996. Soda consumption increased by 200 percent during that time period. photo: Roadside pictures (cc)
- Obesity rates were relatively stable in the U.S. until HFCS was introduced in mass quantities in the food supply. By 2000 they had doubled. Lowfat yogurt can have as much as 10 teaspoons of HFCS per serving. photo: LynGi (cc)
- Studies indicate that HFCS boosts triglyceride levels (fat in the blood), and blood cholesterol levels, and the formation of blood clots, all of which contribute to heart disease or cardiac arrest. photo: Scott Dierdorf (cc)
- A 2003 study indicated that women whose diet is high in carbohydrates and fructose have elevated risk of colorectal cancer. In addition, fructose interacts with oral contraceptives, and boosts insulin levels in women on the pill. photo: mrcd@sbcglobal.net (cc)
- Just how many forms of sugar is required to make a "honey" sauce? Fast food is loaded with HFCS in everything from the salad dressings, sauces, dairy products, breads, and desserts. photo: Jezlyn26 (cc)
- Studies indicate HFCS contributes to diabetic complications. Fructose inhibits the bodys ability to absorb essential minerals like magnesium, copper, and chromium. HFCS has been found to inhibit the action of white blood cells, thereby depressing the immune system. photo: Turtlemom4bacon (cc)
- HFCS can be found in liquid cold and cough medications, canned fruits and vegetables, canned beans, pickles, stuffing mixes, canned soups, ice cream, yogurts, jams, jellies, and syrups, deli meats, pastry and pie crusts, Lunchables, steak and bbq sauces, salad dressings, breads, cookies, crackers, cereals, frozen waffles, fruit juices, soda photo: Scorpions and Centaurs (cc)
- Source: Family Circle, April 1958 Perhaps this child is foreseeing the future? The sources for much of this information can be seen at: Sugar coated We're drowning in high fructose corn syrup. Do the risks go beyond our waistline? by Kim Severson, SF Chronicle Staff Writer The Double Danger of High Fructose Corn Syrup By Bill Sanda, BS, MBA photo: jbcurios (cc)
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