High Fructose Corn Syrup

RFK Jr. Calls Out Obese Americans: ‘They Were Sent to the Circus’

Story by Anna Skinner Robert F. Kennedy Jr. listens as he is introduced by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach during the World Values Network’s Presidential candidate series at the Glasshouse on July 25, 2023 in New York City. On Friday, Kennedy suspended his presidential campaign.© Getty Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voiced his concerns about Americans struggling with obesity
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This ONE Nutrient Can Protect You from Fatty Liver Disease

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2024 By: Cat Ebeling, RN, MSN-PHN, co-author of the best-sellers:  The Fat Burning Kitchen, The Top 101 Foods that Fight Aging & The Diabetes Fix There is a silent and serious disease slowly taking over a large portion of our population. Fatty liver disease is becoming increasingly common in many parts of the world—especially the United States. It affects 1 out
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Agave Nectar vs. Honey: Which Is Healthier?

Honey and agave nectar are both trendy alternatives right now, but which one is healthier? Both are all-natural sweeteners and less-refined than white sugar. You’ve probably heard about the dangers of processed sugars and high-fructose corn syrup. And chances are you’ve sought out a healthier sugar source to satisfy your sweet tooth. In a head-to-head
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In ‘Soda Politics,’ Big Soda At Crossroads Of Profit And Public Health

ALLISON AUBREYTwitter ELIZA BARCLAY Soda sales have been flattening, but the industry has stepped up marketing and lobbying, according to Marion Nestle in Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (And Winning). Akash Ghai/NPR Ever wondered how a few companies — namely Coca-Cola and PesiCo — created multibillion-dollar empires marketing flavored sugar water? Nutrition scholar Marion Nestle, one
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Avoid the Hidden Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup

HEALTH & WELLNESS TIPS Why and how to keep this sweetener out of your diet High fructose corn syrup has crept into more of our foods over the last few decades. Compared with regular sugar, it’s cheaper and sweeter, and is more quickly absorbed into your body. But eating too much high fructose corn syrup can lead
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What You Need to Know About High Fructose Corn Syrup

High-fructose corn syrup is a common ingredient in packaged foods. Food manufacturers use it because it makes food sweet like sugar, but is less expensive. Read on to learn about the safety of high-fructose corn syrup and its role in your health. What is high fructose corn syrup? High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a liquid
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