High Fructose Corn Syrup

     So many are still confused about HFCS and if it's good for you, or if it's bad for you.  

I've done my research and I hope I can help you decided if it's something you want to be eating.  

     High Fructose Corn Syrup comes from corn, as you could've guessed by the name. It is used in products because it's much cheaper than white sugar. This allows for the cost of those foods to stay cheap. What are the side effects of HFCS? Unfortunately it hasn't been around long enough for all the studies to be done, there are still many unknowns about HFCS. They do know that it's empty calories, it serves no purpose to the human body. When the body gets glucose (another common form of sugar) it goes to the liver and then the liver has several options it can either use the glucose as energy, turn it into triglycerides or store it as fat. 

     HFCCS is always stored as fat. Unlike glucose which is metabolized in a number of ways by the body, fructose only goes to the liver and then is stored as fat. Fructose also doesn't stimulate production of insulin, leptin, or ghrelin, all which play a part in telling the body how much it needs to eat. This will lead to over eating. 

     HFCS is nearly in everything including jelly, juice, sodas, whole-grain breads, cereals, ketchup, crackers, yogurt, sweet pickles, applesauce, salad dressing, ice cream, cough syrup, and loads more. Next time you're at the grocery store start reading food labels (even though you should be already) but you'll be amazed at the foods that have HFCS in them, it's not just sweet stuff. That PB&J sandwich, all three ingredients contain HFCS unless you're buying smart. 

     I'm  not saying that regular sugar is GREAT for you but at least your body knows what to do with it. You should always limit your intake of sugars, unless from fruits. Espically if you're trying to lose weight. 

     Ready your labels and know your food.