- High-Fructose Corn Syrup
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Diet Danger, High Fructose Corn Syrup
from sparkpeople.com
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From Spark People -- High Fructose Corn Syrup was introduced into the American food market in the 1970s, as a way of cost cutting and profit making. It may cause weight gain because once consumed it does not send our brain signals that we are full, so there is a tendency to overeat. Provided in this article is the science behind the phenomenon and solutions on how to avoid HFCS.
“ The interesting fact about fructose is that it is metabolized in a totally different way than other carbohydrates. It does not stimulate or require insulin for transportation to the cells. Since there is no need for insulin release, there is also no secretion of leptin. Therefore the feeling of satiety is altered—you continue to eat and possible overeat. ”
