Health Dangers of High Fructose Corn Syrup

HELLO ALL!!! I wanted to share some of the current research associated with the dangers of high fructose corn syrup. Just a few reminders you might consider when consuming products containing significant amounts of this. It's no secret that high fructose corn syrup is detrimental to your health. Unfortunately, it's no secret that it has replaced other forms of sugar in a disturbingly large number of manufactured foods. Even worse is that most high fructose corn syrup is made from genetically modified corn.

Here are 5 potential dangers from a diet containing high fructose corn syrup:

1. Significant risk of weight gain and obesity.

A recent study conducted at Princeton University found that rats that were fed HFCS gained

300% more quickly than those fed an equal or slightly larger dose of fruit derived sugar.

2. Increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

Excessive amounts of sodas, energy drinks, and junk food isn't worth losing a foot, going blind, or harming your children.

3. Hypertension and elevated "bad" cholesterol levels

HFCS makes your heart fat! There is a strong link between the irresponsible consumption of

HFCS and elevated triglycerides and HDL or bad cholesterol. Together these can cause

arterial plague build up and lead to hypertension, heart disease, or stroke.

4. Long term liver damage

HFCS is processed by your liver and can be very destructive to it leading to fatty liver and

inability to process toxins.

5. Mercury exposure

HFCS is often loaded with high levels of mercury. A study conducted last year found mercury in50% of the samples tested.

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Recipe of the week

Southwestern BBQ Tofu & Black Bean Salsa

14 oz. extra firm tofu, drained

1/2 cup orange juice

1 chipotle in adobe sauce, minced

3 gloves garlic, minced

1/3 cup ketchup

1 Tbs. brown sugar

1 avocado,chopped

1 can no salt added black beans, drained & rinsed

1/4 red onion, diced

1 Tbs. lime juice

1/4 tsp. kosher salt

4 cups mixed salad greens

2 oz. unsalted tortilla chips

Cut the tofu block across its width into 6 slices, then cut each slice diagonally to make 12 triangles. Blot with paper towels.

In a large bowl, make the sauce; mix the juice, chipotle, garlic, ketchup, and sugar. Add the tofu and coat each piece with the sauce. In a large non-stick skillet, simmer the tofu and sauce until it thickens and becomes sticky, about 5 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine the avocado, beans, onion, and lime juice and season with salt. Serve over salad greens with the tofu and chips.

Serves 4

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