High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

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High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)	The highly processed sweetener and preservative is manufactured from chemically altered cornstarch and abounds in sodas and other sweetened beverages, cereal, bread, yogurt, and salad dressing. Its GI level (glycemic index, which determines how fast carbohydrates convert to glucose in the blood) is 90 higher than table (white) sugar and honey?and its concentrated calories can increase the risk of obesity, according to the?American Dietetic Association. The FDA still allows foods containing the sweetener to have a "natural" label. Learn how to cut back on HFCS.

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The highly processed sweetener and preservative is manufactured from chemically altered cornstarch and abounds in sodas and other sweetened beverages, cereal, bread, yogurt, and salad dressing. Its GI level (glycemic index, which determines how fast carbohydrates convert to glucose in the blood) is 90 higher than table (white) sugar and honey?and its concentrated calories can increase the risk of obesity, according to the?American Dietetic Association. The FDA still allows foods containing the sweetener to have a "natural" label. Learn how to cut back on HFCS.