About a month ago, I made my two boys, 10 & 9, aware of high fructose corn syrup. (My youngest especially gets very hyper whenever he ingests HFCS). Whenever we buy something in the store, we look at the label to see if it contains HFCS. We are constantly amazed at the items this bad fructose is in. Yesterday, I wanted to buy some Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns, looked at the label, and yes, it was the 2nd ingredient listed! This stuff is so bad for you. Please, also take the time to learn about this horrible additive.
Go to the link I've provided to read more.
http://www.mercola.com/2004/apr/10/corn_fat.htm
2007-07-25 03:22:16 · 11 answers · asked by EarthGirl 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Boy, you guys are stuffy. Ok, here's my question...Do you know how bad HFCS is for you and your family?
2007-07-25 03:28:58 · update #1
What really matters is the amount of sugar in the food. Look at the nutrition label to see how many grams of sugar are in it.
2007-07-25 03:25:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
This isn't a question, but sort of a public service statement. But you are correct. I found out my lo-cal bread, with lots of fiber and good things for you, has HFCS as one of it's first few ingredients. They say that's when it's the worst, when it is among the first 5, I believe.
-----As far as people "not dying from it", it facilitates weight gain and overeating. And a lot of people die of the complications of that -- heart problems, strokes, diabetes.
2007-07-25 10:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Vincent Van Jessup 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I found out about HFCS within the last 2 years or so and cut it out of my diet (as much as one could) and lost weight!!
People need to know how bad this stuff is!!
good question!
2007-07-25 10:55:17 · answer #3 · answered by ladybug 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yep... we recently found out that my son is pretty severely allergic to corn... It was pretty frustrating to find things for him to eat.
We found a trick though, look at organic items. They are made with cane sugar as opposed to HFCS.
2007-07-25 10:26:28 · answer #4 · answered by sunflower1237 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Another word for sugar. I'm a diabetic and things like these are what I have to watch for when I eat. No matter what crop it came from it's still sugar.
2007-07-25 10:35:41 · answer #5 · answered by Mountain Man 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is terrible for you and I didn't realize it was in bread until last weekend when a friend of mine pointed it out. Reading ingredient labels really opens your eyes, doesn't it?
2007-07-25 10:25:05 · answer #6 · answered by Beth 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I agree. So what is your question? This is a question and answer forum. If you don't have a question, then you are in the wrong place. Maybe you should go write a blog or something.
2007-07-25 10:24:41 · answer #7 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I know. It's cheaper than pure cane sugar and harder on your body. You almost have to make everything yourself if you don't want to have it, or go to the health food store.
2007-07-25 10:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by nita5267 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I already know about it. There's a conspiracy to lace just about all of the shelved food with it.
2007-07-25 10:24:51 · answer #9 · answered by Joseph C 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
its cheap and it makes stuff taste good.
Better than putting sacharine in stuff...
or Aspertaine... or a lot of other REALLY unhealthy chemicals.
At least corn syrup is derived from CORN.... not petroleum.
2007-07-25 10:27:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋