It’s no secret that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is not a good thing. But what about plain Fructose – it’s the sugar that’s in fruit – so it can’t be bad, right? WRONG!
It is true that fructose is the sugar present in fruits, but it only makes up 5-10% of the fruit’s total weight. Additionally, the fructose that’s in your Lucky Charms, ketchup and yogurt has never even seen a fruit. It’s actually a laboratory created variation of corn syrup that’s 55% fructose and 45% glucose. It’s popular because it’s cheap and potent – six times sweeter than table sugar.
A 2008 study conducted at the University of California demonstrated that subjects put on a high-fructose diet ended up with new fat cells around their hearts, livers and other vital organs. These individuals also experienced digestive problems that have been linked to diabetes and heart disease. Need more proof? Check out these studies:
What makes fructose so bad? Unlike other forms of sugar, fructose is not broken down during the digestive process. It goes straight to the liver disrupting numerous metabolic processes including the body’s fat burning and storage metabolism.
Hey, Sweet Stuff…
It’s no secret that High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) is not a good thing. But what about plain Fructose – it’s the sugar that’s in fruit – so it can’t be bad, right? WRONG!
It is true that fructose is the sugar present in fruits, but it only makes up 5-10% of the fruit’s total weight. Additionally, the fructose that’s in your Lucky Charms, ketchup and yogurt has never even seen a fruit. It’s actually a laboratory created variation of corn syrup that’s 55% fructose and 45% glucose. It’s popular because it’s cheap and potent – six times sweeter than table sugar.
A 2008 study conducted at the University of California demonstrated that subjects put on a high-fructose diet ended up with new fat cells around their hearts, livers and other vital organs. These individuals also experienced digestive problems that have been linked to diabetes and heart disease. Need more proof? Check out these studies:
Fructose vs Glucose Beverages
Metabolic and Endocrine effects
Fructose and Obesity
Fructose Research Directions
What makes fructose so bad? Unlike other forms of sugar, fructose is not broken down during the digestive process. It goes straight to the liver disrupting numerous metabolic processes including the body’s fat burning and storage metabolism.
Fructose – is it the new trans fat?
Amy Kubal MS, RD, Paleo Dietitian
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amyk.rd@gmail.com