The Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup

Why You Should Never Eat High Fructose Corn Syrup

The article above is about high fructose corn syrup, and a few reasons why it is bad for our bodies. High fructose corn syrup, abbreviated 'HFCS', is a processed sugar made from corn starch. It is cheaper and sweeter than natural sugars, which is the reason why most food companies use these in their products. Despite being cheaper and sweeter, large amounts of HFCS can lead to many health problems like diabetes, obesity, and even cancer.

HFCS is something we have eaten before, and it is something that can be dangerous if eaten in large portions. The author of this article, Dr. Mark Hyman, is a physician who talks about the potential harm in the consumption of HFCS. He first warning in the article is that HFCS contains dangerous chemicals and contaminates in it due to the manufacturing of the substance. A little exposure to these chemicals are not harmful, but since high consumption of HFCS could be easily suggested, these large amounts of toxic substances can affect our health. Hyman also says that there are a lot of chemicals found in HFCS that is foreign or unknown to us and suggests to be safer than sorry.

Hyman's main reason for looking for HFCS in food labels are because it is a good hint for poor quality food. Since HFCS is a processed, cheap sugar, it is a good guess that the company cares more about accessibility than quality. Hyman suggests that the key to losing pounds and being healthy is to first avoid HFCS.

At the close of the article, Hyman challenges the reader to look at every single label found in food items around the kitchen. If HFCS can be found, he says to throw it away and find a replacement for that food item that does not have HFCS. He claims that by avoiding HFCS, the life lived will be healthier and happier.