You will hear arguments on both sides of this but the facts are clear. Americans are getting fatter and diabetes has escalated since the introduction of high fructose corn syrup into our food supply. It cannot be avoided, I dare you to try. It's in everything. Just walk down the grocery isle and pickup anything. There is an 80% chance you will find HFCS in that item. Child diabetes blamed on food sweetener

Is white sugar bad? Yes. Is HFCS worse? The evidence seems to be overwhelming. High fructose corn syrup is not the same thing at all as the natural, healthy fructose in honey and fruit. "High-fructose corn syrup" is a highly refined, artificial product. It is created through an intricate process that transforms cornstarch into a thick, clear liquid. Watch the movie "King Corn" and see this process for yourself.

White sugar and "high-fructose corn syrup" are not the same. Industry advocates for corn growers say that they are the same. But nutritional science studies say that there is a big difference between the two. They say that "high-fructose corn syrup" is worse than sugar. Perhaps that is why the Corn Refiners Association is now placing ads on tv to promote their product as healthy and natural. I don't know a single nutritionist that would support their claim. Even if what they say is true, that it's the same as sugar, the bottom line is 40 years ago sugar was not in everything. Who puts sugar in spaghetti sauce anyway?

Conspiracy for Fat America & High-Fructose Corn Syrup

Let's face it America, we have a sweet tooth and the introduction of HFCS back in the 70's has perpetuated this. We are hooked on this product and it's killing us slowly. Too much of any food can be dangerous and enough is enough. The dangers of white sugar have been known for a long time. But now the evidence seems clear that "high-fructose corn syrup" is an even more dangerous consequence of our love of sweets. Dietary experts are singling out this fake syrup as one reason for the startling rise in obesity in America and related increase in diabetes. Why Are We Fat and Ill? The Answer's in the Coca-Cola

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I believe that there's something meaningful in the fact that the increase of the use of "high-fructose corn syrup" in the 1990's, coincides with the obesity epidemic. This coincidence cannot easily be explained away. Annual consumption of this artificial sweetener today is more than 60 pounds per person. It was only about 1/2 pound per person in 1970. The U.S. Agriculture Department reports that Americans consume more "high-fructose corn syrup" than white sugar. If you care about yourself and your family then you must sit down together and watch this life changing video Cholesterol

I found a great organic substitute for sugar and HFCS and it's called Blue Agave nectar from Mexico. This looks a lot like honey but dissolves very quickly and enhances the natural flavor of coffee and tea and baked goods. It is also low glycemic which makes it great for diabetics. It's 1 to 1.4 times sweeter than sugar so you don't need as much. It's readily available at most health markets. Stevia is still the best alternative in my book and is now approved by the FDA and widely available in most supermarkets. Let's all work together to make high fructose corn syrup only a minor ingredient in today's food supply.