By: Peter M Murray | 2010-04-01 | Nutrition High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), used as a common sweetener in soft drinks, sweets, jams, jellies, ketchup, ice cream, bread, and many, many more prepared foods may contain relatively high levels of mercury, according to a couple of recent studies. In fact, almost half of all HFCS samples that were studied contained mercury. This mercury is then passed along to any foods which are made with HFCS as an ingredient. read more
By: Sydney Strong | 2011-03-31 | Article Marketing If you are remotely interested in nutrition and weight loss, you''ve probably heard of High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS). You possibly know that HFCS is found in thousands of food products. Recently, yo... read more
By: | 2010-04-16 | Diabetes High fructose corn syrup, also known as HFCS is rapidly replacing cane and beet sugar in foods such as soft drinks, yogurt, fruit juices, jams, jellies and beer because it is cheap and easy to transport. So the odds are, even if you have never heard of it, you will have eaten it! read more
By: Robert Fonner | 2010-03-30 | Nutrition High fructose corn syrup seems to be in everything we eat. Corn syrup is an unhealthy, cheap substitute for natural sugar. My belly fat has increased because of my poor eating habits and the relative ease in acquiring fast foods. You and I both have a better option. When you take care of yourself and make good choices, you will have more energy, a more positive attitude, have good health, be in physical shape and feel and enjoy all that you do. read more
By: Judy Feder | 2010-04-02 | Health & Fitness Many of us have long been accustomed to drinking a big glass of OJ with breakfast or a sweetened beverage with our lunch and dinner. Turns out this may be much worse for you than just a few extra calories on your daily menu. read more
By: Mark Stjean | 2010-10-15 | Health & Fitness How do you turn high fructose corn syrup into a healthy and fresh new harmless corn sugar? You rename it read more
By: Mark Stjean | 2010-10-15 | Nutrition How do you turn high fructose corn syrup into a healthy and fresh new harmless corn sugar? You rename it. The corn refiners recently launched a new campaign to rename the one single 'food' that Americans consume more than any other food calorie, high fructose corn syrup. read more
By: Lori Finney | 2010-11-24 | Nutrition Folks wanting simple and fast strategies for weight loss should realize consuming nutritious food items for weight loss happens to be the secret. For example, several people know green tea is beneficial for the body and removing weight. Green tea consists of antioxidants which helps cell membranes. Studies have proven green tea helps an individual decrease body fat. read more
By: lori livance | 2013-04-18 | Business High fructose corn syrup can trace its origins back to 1957, when scientists discovered how to turn glucose, an enzyme found in corn, fructose, a type of sugar typically present in fruits and honey. By the 1970s, the additive manufactured wide level. Around this time corn producers were blessed with a large windfall, new sugar tariffs and quotas came into force in 1977, making a much more expensiv read more
By: Isaac Eliaz | 2011-04-15 | Cancer There has been recent research exposing the harm of sugar and high-fructose corn syrup in our daily diets. While too much sugar can contribute to metabolic syndrome, it appears now that not all sugar is created equal. In fact, fructose is much more harmful than previously thought. read more
By: Book MyDoctor | 2012-05-30 | Health & Fitness Sweet corn is loved by adults and children both. It has become quite popular because of its sweet flavor. Sweet corn is not only sweet and delicious but it is a great source for many vitamins and minerals. read more
By: Heath Medcalf | 2010-03-29 | Health & Fitness Fructose is a kind of sugar, a single sugar, present in fruits and vegetables. Fructose is also found in some sweeteners which substitute actual sugars in the market. Does the fructose intolerance also play role in the IBS? Some studies suggest that they contribute indirectly. read more
By: Mary Dezfoli | 2011-01-07 | Wellness This week it's unachievable to miss out on the headlines that fructose can cause breast and pancreatic cancer. But does this really signify we have to dump our OJ down the drain and compost our dried dates and raisins, swearing never to deal with the fruit section at the supermarket again? read more
By: Brian T Mikes | 2010-04-01 | Economics These companies are going to find it difficult to cope with increasing corn prices. This will impact their revenue and profit levels. They're going to struggle. read more
By: John Phillip | 2010-11-21 | Weight Loss The link between fructose consumption and many forms of cancer are quite evident, as this form of sugar derived from fruit provides fuel to cancer cells, causing them to divide and proliferate. Fructose is an inexpensive sweetener used in many processed foods and drinks, and is most frequently found in its super-charged form, high fructose corn syrup. You can dramatically lower your risk for developing many of the most deadly types of cancer as you naturally lose weight. read more