GoodGuide | Issues | High Fructose Corn Syrup

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GoodGuide | Issues | High Fructose Corn Syrup:

"High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid sweetener made from corn starch. It is an ingredient commonly found in snack foods, breakfast cereals, salad dressings, sweetened beverages and the tomato sauce on your pasta dinner. HFCS is controversial, however there is research and evidence that suggest diets high in fructose may cause metabolic changes that lead to increased triglyceride levels and elevated uric acid levels.

.....Over time, this can contribute to weight gain, and excess weight is associated with heart disease and diabetes.

HFCS accounts for 10% of all calories in the overall U.S. diet, according to the UC Berkeley Wellness Letter, and closer to 20% in specific segments of the population including children."