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Agave Nectar

By: gaga | 2011-01-17 | Business
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High Fructose Corn Syrup May Contain Mercury

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

Is Agave Nectar Safe to Eat?

By: Ruth Tan | 2010-04-01 | Nutrition
Of late, the agave nectar has become a controversial sweetener. Is it really safe to eat? Many of us think of agave nectar or blue agave as a medicinal plant whose juice or sap has been traditionally used for thousands of years by South American natives, but of late, the agave sweetener purchased in stores has become a controversial sweetener. read more

Health Benefits of Agave Herbs

By: rickie wright | 2010-12-22 | Nutrition
Agave nectar is a natural sweetener that is produced from several different species of agave plants that are grown commercially in the deserts of Mexico. read more

Is Organic Agave Syrup the Alternative to Sugar?

By: Daniel Lesser | 2010-04-02 | Nutrition
Have you heard the news about the brand new all natural sweetener in town? Organic Agave Syrup is a delicious alternative for those of us who want to cut back on using sugar. The syrup is made from... read more

Is Corn Sugar Healthy?

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

Is Corn Sugar Healthy?

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

Fructose Fuels Cancer More Than Other Sugars

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

High Fructose Corn Syrup - A Major Enemy Of Lasting Weight Loss Success

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

Does Eating High Fructose Corn Syrup Lead to Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes?

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

High Fructose Corn Syrup and Belly Fat - What an Unhealthy Pair

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

Swept Away by Agave

By: Judy Feder | 2010-04-02 | Nutrition
Many mistakenly think that the agave is a kind of cactus but agaves are actually closely related to the lily and amaryllis families. Though this post is about the use of agave as a sweetener, I think the other uses of agave are interesting too. Way before tequila, the Aztecs used to use a mixture of agave nectar and salt as a dressing for wounds and a balm for skin infections, and modern research has since confirmed the incredible healing properties of this plant. read more

Fructose - The Link With Obesity

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

Primary Insights Regarding Fructose Health Risks

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

IBS and Fructose Intolerance

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