Dangers of HFCS – High Fructose Corn Syrup: Children of the Corn

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Dangers of HFCS – High Fructose Corn Syrup: Children of the Corn

 

 

 

 

People under the age of 40 are “children of the corn.†Like Stephen King's

thriller, they are reaping the consequences of the food cartel’s high fructose

corn syrup. They were children in the late 70s, 80s and 90s when high fructose

corn syrup was introduced to the American food supply as a cheap replacement for

sugar. Now many of them are struggling with an epidemic of obesity and diabetes,

also being referred to as diabesity.

 

A new survey shows the number of people who said " I would like to lose 20

pounds " jumped from 54 percent in 1985 to 61 percent in 2005. There is a 76%

increase in Type II diabetes in adults 30-40 yrs old since 1990. The percentage

of overweight children in the United States has tripled since 1980. The epidemic

of type 2 diabetes cases across the nation is likely to lead to a substantially

higher incidence of strokes among middle-aged adults and newly diagnosed

diabetics.

 

There is a rising cry of outrage that HFCS high fructose corn syrup is

responsible for this epidemic of obesity and diabetes. It is getting difficult

to find a food product at the grocery store or McDonalds that is not loaded with

HFCS. One 20-ounce bottle of Coke, Pepsi, Mt Dew, Sprite or Dr. Pepper is the

equivalent of pouring 17 teaspoons of sugar straight into your body. HFCS is the

leading ingredient after carbonated water in these beverages. Women who drink at

least one regular soda a day are 85 percent more likely to develop type 2

diabetes than those who drink less. It also leads to tooth decay.

 

High Fructose Corn Syrup is found in fruit drinks like Capri Sun, Sunny Delight,

Snapple, Hawaiian Punch, and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice. It is also found in

chocolate drinks like Yoohoo, Arizona Tea, SoBe Beverages, cookies, ice cream,

Campbell soup, Heinz Ketchup, Ragu, Aunt Jemima Syrup, Hershey's Syrup, Breyers

Yogurt and some breakfast cereals. People who use HFCS as a sweetener increase

their triglycerides 32 percent relative to people who use mostly sugar,

according to University of Minnesota professor John Bantle. The body metabolizes

high fructose corn syrup differently than sugar. It blunts the body's ability to

recognize when it is full and increases a person's appetite.

 

High Fructose Corn Syrup puts people at risk for metabolic syndrome. According

to the Mayo Clinic, " Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that occur

together, increasing your risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes. Having

just one of these conditions — increased blood pressure, elevated insulin

levels, excess body fat around the waist or abnormal cholesterol levels —

contributes to your risk of serious disease. In combination, your risk is even

greater. "

 

There is a a rise in uric acid in the bloodstream that occurs after fructose is

consumed. The temporary spike of HFCS blocks the action of insulin, which

typically regulates how body cells use and store sugar and other food nutrients

for energy. If uric acid levels are frequently elevated, over time features of

metabolic syndrome may develop, including high blood pressure, obesity and

elevated blood cholesterol levels.

 

Research by the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reveals that high

fructose diets shorten the life span of laboratory mice from the normal two

years to a mere five weeks. Overweight Hispanic-American children who consume

lots of sugary foods and drinks show signs of pancreatic beta cell decline - a

forerunner of type 2 diabetes. Researchers at the University of Southern

California came to that conclusion after studying 63 overweight Hispanic

children, ages 9 to 13, all without diabetes. The team tracked the children's

eating habits and also took blood samples before and after giving them sweets.

 

Beta cells in the pancreas create insulin in response to sugar obtained from

food. When beta cells start to function less effectively, they produce less

insulin, leading ultimately to diabetes. The USC team found that about 40

percent of the sweets consumed by the children in this study came from sugary

drinks such as soda or sweetened juices. If you compare the population of

non-diabetics to diabetics, the average life span is 10 years less. There are

many complications that occur with diabetes. They include coronary artery

disease, peripheral vascular disease, blindness, kidney disease and loss of

sensation in the hands and feet.

 

Older people may have something to worry about also. The leading theory about

the cause of Alzheimer's Disease implicates insulin. Insulin concentrations in

the brain drop significantly in early Alzheimer's and continue to fall as the

disease worsens, suggesting that Alzheimer's Disease may be Type 3 diabetes.

Researchers found that insulin is not just produced in the pancreas, but also in

the brain.

If you wish to prevent diabetes and Alzheimer's disease, the prudent thing to do

is to read the label of food items and beverages before you buy them at the

store. If you see High Fructose Corn Syrup - Don't Buy It!

 

One tip is to try an ethnic grocery store - such as an Asian or Latino food

store, if you have trouble finding HFCS free foods that you like. The American

food industry doesn't give two " toots " about your health.

Question of the decade: Why doesn't the FDA approve stevia as a sweetener?

Stevia accounts for over 40% of the sweetener market in Japan and is commonly

used in South America. Only 24 percent of Japanese aged 15 and older are

believed to be overweight, compared to over 65 percent of adults in the United

States.

 

According to Dr. William Dietz, in the February 2006 issue of the Journal of

Pediatrics, " Consumption of excess calories can produce weight gain. The high

fructose content of sugar-sweetened beverages may promote hepatic lipogenesis,

and the reduced insulinogenic response may decrease the inhibitory effects of

these sugar-sweetened beverages on food intake. In addition, significant weight

gain may occur when carbohydrates are consumed as liquids rather than as

solids. "

 

Soft drinking teens pile on pounds and obesity

 

According to a study released March 6, 2006, the number of overweight children

is on the rise worldwide and by the end of the decade the number of overweight

children will have caused a strain on our health system as they age. It is

estimated that just under half of the children in North and South America will

be overweight by 2010, up from about 28%. In Europe, about 38% of the children

will be overweight, compared to 25% currently.

 

Dr. James said researchers had analyzed reports from 1980 to 2005 as well as

World Health Organization data. They found data for trends over time covering

school-age populations in 25 countries and preschool-age children in 42

countries. In the drinks study, a team at Boston's Children's Hospital monitored

the weight of 103 teenagers, putting half of them on unsweetened or

artificially-sweetened drinks and letting the other half continue to consume

sugary drinks. They concluded that a single 330ml can a day of sweetened drinks

could lead teens to put on 1 pound every three or four weeks.

News Article

 

Diabetes Risk Factors

Are you overweight?

Do you drink soft drinks or juices with High Fructose Corn Syrup everyday?

Do you have high cholesterol?

Do you spend too much time online or watching TV and don't exercise enough?

Do you have relatives with diabetes?

Do you have heart disease?

Do you smoke?

Are you over 55?

Are you over 45 and have high blood pressure?

Are you over 35 and are Asian, Black, Latino or Native American?

 

 

As a footnote, a new Italian study suggests Aspartame (NutraSweet) causes cancer

in rats at levels currently approved for humans.

 

 

FAST FOODS WITH HFCS

 

Arby's

Fat Free Italian Dressing, Honey Wheat Bread, Light Balsamic Vinaigrette

Raspberry Vinaigrette, Santa Fe Ranch Dressing, Spicy Brown Honey Mustard

 

 

Blimpie

Blue Cheese Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing, Cinnamon Roll

Fat Free Italian Dressing, Fudge Brownie, Honey French Dressing

Marbled Rye Roll, Mustard Potato Salad, Potato Salad, Sweet Peppers

Thousand Island Dressing

 

 

Burger King

Breakfast Syrup, Buffalo Sauce, Chocolate Shake Syrup, Coca Cola Classic

Corn Dusted Buns, Croissant (Croissan'wich), Dr Pepper, Dutch Apple Pie

Hershey'S Sundae Pie, Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, Honey Mustard Spread

Icee - Coca Cola Classic, Icee - Minute Maid Cherry, Ketchup, Milk Shake

Milk, 1% Lowfat Chocolate, Mott's Strawberry Flavored Applesauce

Sesame Seed Buns, Specialty Buns, Sprite, Steak Sauce, Strawberry Shake Syrup,

Tartar Sauce

 

 

Chick-fil-a

Barbecue Sauce, Blue Cheese Dressing, Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Carrot & Raisin Salad, Carrot & Raisin Salad, Chicken Salad Cup

Chick-fil-A Southwest Chargrilled Salad, Chocolate syrup ingredients

Dr Pepper, Fat Free Honey Mustard Dressing, Fudge Nut Brownie

Garlic and Butter Croutons, Honey Mustard Sauce, Honey Roasted BBQ Sauce

Honey Roasted Sunflower Kernels, Polynesian Sauce, Reduced Fat Raspberry

Vinaigrette, Sunflower Multigrain Bagel, Thousand Island Dressing, Yeast rolls

 

 

Dairy Queen

Chocolate Cold Fudge

 

 

Jack in the Box

Asian Sesame Dressing, Barbecue Dipping Sauce, Barq's Root Beer

Bittersweet Chocolate Syrup, Blueberry French Toast Sticks, Bun

Chocolate Syrup, Coca-Cola, Croissant, Croutons, Gourmet Seasoned

Dr. Pepper, Fanta Orange Syrup, Fanta Strawberry, Grape Jelly

Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, Ketchup, Log Cabin Syrup

Low Fat Balsamic Dressing, Mayonnaise, Mayo-Onion Sauce

Minute Maid Lemonade, Oreo Cookie Crumbs, Original French Toast Sticks

Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, Secret Sauce, Sourdough Bread, Grilled

Sprite, Strawberry Syrup, Strawberry/Banana Syrup, Sweet 'N Sour Dipping Sauce,

Tartar Sauce

 

 

KFC

Potato Salad, Apple Pie Slice, Cherry Cheesecake Parfait, Lemon Meringue Pie

Lil' Bucket Chocolate Crème, Lil' Bucket Fudge Brownie, Lil' Bucket Lemon

Crème, Lil' Bucket Strawberry Short Cake, Strawberry Crème Pie Slice

Apple Pie Mini's, Mott's Apple Sauce

 

 

McDonald's

1% Low Fat Chocolate Milk Jug, Baked Apple Pie, Barbeque Sauce

Big Mac Bun, Big Mac Sauce, Biscuit, Butter Garlic Croutons

Chocolate Triple Thick Shake, Coca-Cola Classic, Deluxe Warm Cinnamon Roll

English Muffin, Hi-C Orange Lavaburst, Honey Wheat Roll, Hot Caramel Sundae

Hot Mustard Sauce, Hotcakes, Ketchup, Low Fat Caramel Dip (for Apple Dippers),

McDonaldland Cookies, McFlurry with Oreo Cookies, McRib

Newman's Own Cobb Dressing, Oatmeal Raisin Cookie, POWERade Mountain Blast,

Regular Bun, Sesame Seed Bun, Southwestern Chipotle Barbeque Sauce

Sprite, Strawberry Sundae, Strawberry Triple Thick Shake, Sweet 'N Sour Sauce

 

 

Subway

Chicken Strips, Teriyaki Glazed, Chipotle Soutwest Sauce, Chocolate Chunk

Cookie, Deli Style Roll, Fat Free Honey Mustard, Peanut Butter, Sourdough Bread,

Wheat Bread

 

 

Taco Bell

Caramel Apple Empanada, Citrus Salsa, Pizza Sauce, Salsa

 

 

Whataburger

Apple Turnover, Fried, Bread, Texas Toast Enriched Buns, Wheat Buns, White

Crackers, Keebler Original Club, Croutons, Njoy Seasoned, Dressing, Low Fat

Ranch, Dressing, Low Fat Vinaigrette, Dressing, Thousand Island, Jam,

Strawberry, Jelly, Grape, Milkshake, Malt Syrup, Milkshake, Chocolate

Milkshake, Strawberry, Pancake Syrup, Salad Dressing, Syrup, Cherry Coke

Fountain, Syrup, Coca-Cola Classic Fountain, Syrup, Dr Pepper Fountain

Syrup, Fanta Strawberry Fountain, Syrup, Barq’s Root Beer Fountain

Syrup, Minute Maid Lemonade Fountain, Syrup, Minute Maid Orange Soda Fountain,

Syrup, POWERaDE Fruit Punch Fountain, Syrup, Sprite Fountain

Tartar Sauce

 

Baking and Cooking ingredients

Kellogg's® Corn Flake Crumbs

Nabisco Oreo Cookie Crumbs

Shake n Bake - Tangy Honey Glaze, Shake n Bake - Honey Mustard Glaze

Stove Top Stuffing - ALL

 

Beverages:

A & W Root Beer

Capri-Sun Iced Tea

Capri-Sun Juice Drink - ALL Coca-Cola

Darigold Chocolate Milk

Hanson's All-Natural Soda (all flavors), Hanson's Tonic Water

Jones Soda

Newman's Own Pink Lemonade

Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice

Orangenia

Pepsi

PowerAde

Sprite

Starbucks' Frappuccino

Thomas Kemper Soda's

Tropicana OrangeAde, Tropicana Smoothies

Village Lemonade

Breads:

Brownberry Breads

Pepperidge Farm's line of 100% whole grain breads

Thomas English Muffins

Wonderbread

 

Breakfast Cereals

Kellogg's (ALL 50 BRANDS OF CEREAL)

Post Blueberry Morning Cereal

 

Breakfast Pastries

Eggo® Pancakes Buttermilk, Eggo® Waf-Fulls™ Blueberry, Eggo® Waf-Fulls™

Strawberry

 

Candy Bars:

Hershey's Watchamacallit

Lifesavers - ALL FLAVORS

Optimum Opti-Pro Meal Lite Bar

PowerBar

 

Condiments:

Heinz 57 Sauce, Heinz Ketchup,

Hunt's Catsup

Miracle Whip

 

Cookies and Cakes:

Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats® Squares

Kellogg's Cereal & Milk Bars

Kellogg's Pop-Tarts®

Nabisco Barnum's Animal Crackers: Chips Ahoy, Fig Newtons, Nabisco Fig Newtons -

Fat Free, Honey Maid Graham Crackers, Lorna Dornes, Nilla Wafers, Nutter Butter,

Mallomars, Oreo Cookies, Snackwells - Creme Sandwich, Teddy Grahams

Nutri-Grain Twistsâ„¢

Nutri-Grain® Muffin Bars

Nutri-Grain® Cereal Bars

Nutri-Grain® Chewy Granola Bars

Nutri-Grain® Minis Yogurt Icing

Nutri-Grain® Yogurt Bars

Nutri-Grain® Muffin Bars Blueberry

Nutri-Grain® Chewy Granola Bites Caramel Nut Crunch

Grandma's Homestyle Peanut Butter Cookies

 

Crackers:

Kraft Cheese Nips

Nabisco Harvest Crisps - Wheat Thins 5 Grain

Nabisco Ritz Bits

Nabisco Ritz Chips - Cheddar - Oven-Toasted Crunch

Nabisco Ritz Crackers

Nabisco Sociables

Nabisco Wheat Thins

 

Dairy:

Breakstones Cottage Cheese & Toppings

Breyer's Yogurt -Fruit on the Bottom - Strawberry Lowfat

Cool Whip

Knudsen - Cottage Double

Yoplait Yogurts

 

Drink Mixers:

Saratoga Salsa Bloody Mare Mix (spelling is correct)

El Paso Chili Key Lime Margarita Mix

Frozen Foods:

 

Fruits and Vegetables:

B & M Original Baked Beans

Contadina Tomato Paste

Claussen Pickles

Claussen Pickle Relish

Mott's Applesauce

Mt. Olive Sweet Relish

Mt. Olive Bread and Butter Pickles

Ocean Spray Jellied Cranberry Sauce

 

Jams, Jellies, and Syrups

Eggoâ„¢ Syrup

Hershey's Chocolate Syrup

Smucker's Grape Jelly

 

Meats

Oscar Meyer Pickle and Pimento Loaf

 

Pastries

Nabisco Nilla Wafer Pie Crust

Nabisco Oreo Pie Crust

Jello No-Bake

 

Salad Dressings:

Emeril's Italian Vinegrette

Kraft Salad Dressing

Maple Grove Farms Caesar Fat Free

Miracle Whip Salad Dressing

Wishbone Ranch Dressing

Wish-Bone Classic Caesar

 

Snacks:

Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese Strawberry Cheesecake Bar

Oscar Mayer Lunchables

 

Sauces:

A1 Steak Sauce Marinade

Bull's Eye BBQ Sauce

Crazy Jerry's Alotta Bull BBQ Sauce - Torrid Toro (Hot

Holy Smoke - Sticky Wings Glaze, Bar B Q Glaze

Jim Beam Steak Sauce, Herb & Garlic Gourmet Marinade

Kraft Barbecue Sauce

Penn State Nittany Lions Lime Grilling Sauce

Pork Rubbers Original Competition BBQ Sauce

Tuttorosso

Virginia Gentleman Bourbon BBQ Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

Thanks for the information Paul. I printed it out for my daughter. I

can't force her to make changes but I can keep her well informed. She

is an avid label reader ~ it's a start.

Cyndy

[Guest guest]

You are welcome. Did you see the press conference from the leading beverage

manufacturers stating that they will reduce the amount of sodas in schools?

 

 

 

 

moonspritetopaz <moonspritetopaz wrote: Thanks for the information

Paul. I printed it out for my daughter. I

can't force her to make changes but I can keep her well informed. She

is an avid label reader ~ it's a start.

Cyndy