Recently there have been print, tv, and online ads from the Corn Refiners Association about how good for the body high fructose corn syrup is (HFCS). They claim that HFCS is ok since it is ‘made from corn”, “nutritionally the same as sugar”, and fine in moderation. This advertisement campaign can be found at http://www.sweetsurprise.com/. This has caused quite a stir between two parties; those who believe its damaging for our bodies, and those who believe its just fine in moderation.

There is a correlation between the growth rate of diabetes, the obesity epidemic and the higher usage of High Fructose Corn Syrup. HFCS is found in many foods that are often high in calories and low in nutritional value. It is found in many manufactured foods like candy, cereals, pizza, cookies, beer, yogurts, and even baby foods. Fast food restaurants use it throughout many of their products from the buns, condiments, drinks and other items. If concerned, you can limit the amount of foods you consume that contain HFCS. As you can see it’s everywhere. Also, those concerned with genetically altered foods should avoid this. It is processed with genetically modified enzymes.

Natasha Linton
NYC Personal Trainer