Wow, corn growers are getting nervous. Have you seen the pro-high-fructose corn syrup commercials? It's good to know the "facts." The point of the commercial was that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is ok in moderation. Well, sort of yes, but that's the whole point. Most Americans don't know what contains high-fructose corn syrup and most Americans have a hard time with moderation. HFCS is mainly in unhealthy highly-processed low nutrition food. Our sugar consumption has more than doubled since the 50's thanks to HFCS; pair this with our activity level diminishing over the last 60 years. This equals up to one large country.
Don't be fooled. Stay away from it because you will still be consuming it without knowing it. It took a real effort to find bread without it.
The commercials claim that HFCS is made from natural ingredients. Just to keep the record straight, the FDA does not allow HFCS products to be called natural.
Don't believe the commercials. I am frightened to think of the people who will be convinced by them (well, they are the same people that think Palin will advance women's rights too, sorry, I digress). We are all in this together and we need to make a real effort to limit our HFCS consumption. This will lead to healthier lives, healthier futures, and be happier people.
2 comments to Public Enemy #1:
I am so glad that you commented on this (not the Palin comment) but on HFCS. I thought of you when I saw the commercial. I knew you you did your research so I am glad to hear what you have to say.
Tara
Do women need more rights? I figured the laws were the same for men and women????
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