High Fructose Corn Syrup

It's National Donut Day but Otherwise a Bad Week for Sweet Things

Bill Chameides | Posted 06.01.2012

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Americans have traditionally loved sweet things. Think about it. You can't get any more American than a sweet slice of apple pie.

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FDA Rejects 'Corn Sugar' As New Name For High Fructose Corn Syrup

AP | CANDICE CHOI | Posted 05.31.2012

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NEW YORK -- High fructose corn syrup won't get a wholesome new name after all. The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday rejected the Corn Refine...

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Does Sugar Make You Dumb?

Posted 05.16.2012

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We all know that a high-sugar diet can lead to weight gain, insulin resistance, hyperactivity in children and a host of other health problems. And, ac...

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Fat-Free Half-and-Half?

Dr. Andrew Weil | Posted 05.08.2012

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No one's health is improved by swapping out natural saturated or monounsaturated fats for skim milk, sugars or processed grains. So if you encounter misbegotten products such as fat-free half-and-half, do what I do -- leave them on the shelf.

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20 New Names For High Fructose Corn Syrup

Team Coco | Posted 04.26.2012

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When many Americans hear the words "high-fructose corn syrup," they immediately think of the sweet substance in sodas and packaged foods that has been...

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Toil, or Tirade? Hard Truths About Hype

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 04.26.2012

Tirades are, by their very nature, apt to gain a lot of attention and "go viral." They are dramatic. They are extreme, provocative, and full of intrigue. Hype sells. Unfortunately, much of the time -- it is wrong.

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How Hot Weather Will Make Your Food More Expensive

The Huffington Post | Alexander Eichler | Posted 04.23.2012

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After Earth Day on Sunday, you probably heard a lot of reasons why you should be worried about climate change. Well, here's another: It's probably goi...

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Still Sour: Sugar Politics vs. Health and the Economy

Steve Heilig | Posted 04.09.2012

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The sugar status quo is increasingly bitter, rather than sweet. But it's profitable for some folks, even if others have to pay, and thus change seems long in coming. I suspect that eventually, however, good sense will win out here.

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Surprising Pepsi Taste Test Results

Kitchen Daily | Posted 03.08.2012

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A recent taste test between U.S. Coke and Mexican Coke revealed that 80 percent of tasters prefer Mexican Coke, which is made with sugar (as opposed t...

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Which Is Worse: High-Fructose Corn Syrup Or Sugar?

EatingWell | Posted 04.04.2012

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The debate over whether high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is really worse for you than sugar is always popular and heated. A recently-published study suggests for the first time that there is a (slight) difference in the way the body processes HFCS and sugar.

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'Green News Report' - December 20, 2011

Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen | Posted 02.19.2012

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TWITTER: @GreenNewsReport. The 'GNR' is also now available on your cell phone via Stitcher Radio's mobile app!. IN TODAY'S RADIO REPORT: Rush Limb...

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Michael Pollan: High-Fructose Corn Syrup Not Necessarily Worse Than Sugar

Posted 12.28.2011

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When Michael Pollan talks about the food industry, people listen. As the author of best-selling books like In Defense of Food and The Omnivore's Dilem...

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Corn Sugar Lawsuit Moves Forward

AP | By ANDREW DALTON | Posted 12.23.2011

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LOS ANGELES -- A federal judge has ruled that a lawsuit seeking to stop the corn industry's use of the term "corn sugar" for high fructose corn syrup ...

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Food Issues: Corn vs. Sugar Smackdown

Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff | Posted 12.18.2011

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Deceptions concerning blueberries and tomatoes might seem trivial, but they represent billions of dollars to big agricultural companies. And stories like these are yet another reason why Healthy Child Healthy World advocates for preparing fresh foods whenever possible.

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How Sweet It Is -- The ABCs of Sweeteners

Laura Kumin | Posted 12.03.2011

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I love foods that are sweet-and-sour, sweet-and-salty, or just plain sweet. From sugar in baked goods to honey in my cranberry sauce and tea, sweeteners are an important part of my pantry.

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What's In A Name: High Fructose Corn Syrup vs. Corn Sugar

Organic Authority.com | Posted 12.01.2011

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Despite urgings from the FDA to the corn industry to discontinue using the term "corn sugar" in place of "high fructose corn syrup," at least two corn industry websites are still using the term.

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Eco Etiquette: My Friend Feeds Her Toddler Junk Food

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 11.27.2011

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Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at eco.etiquette@gmail.com. Questions may be edited for length and clarity. My good friend and I have...

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The American Diet: 53 Gallons of Soda, 42 Pounds of Corn Syrup, 200 Pounds of Meat

Organic Authority.com | Posted 11.21.2011

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The average American eats. A lot. As a new infographic points out, per year, food intake per person can amount to some 200 pounds of meat, 85 pounds of fat, 415 pounds of vegetables, 31 pounds of cheese, 53 gallons of soda and 42 pounds of high fructose corn syrup.

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Is High Fructose Corn Syrup Really Dangerous?

Deepak Chopra | Posted 09.04.2011

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In recent years, one particular processed food ingredient, known as high-fructose corn syrup, has been singled out as a possible health risk.

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Has Health News Become Sensationalized?

Dr. Pamela Peeke | Posted 08.30.2011

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I admit, I always check the customized Google alerts that are delivered right to my handheld device. But we all need to take a step back, especially when looking at the latest health news.

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Food Lies: 10 "Healthy" Foods With Hidden Sugar

KitchenDaily | Posted 08.13.2011

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Sugar can cause nasty ailments like weight gain and type 2 diabetes, so we do our best to avoid overdosing on it....

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Nutrition And Chronic Conditions: What Hurts And Helps

Leo Galland, M.D. | Posted 08.01.2011

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With the growing body of scientific evidence, the importance of nutrition in prevention, wellness, anti-aging and combating disease is now beyond a doubt.

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The Not-So-Sweet Truth About High Fructose Corn Syrup

Mark Hyman, MD | Posted 07.16.2011

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The current media debate about the benefits (or lack of harm) of high fructose corn syrup in our diet misses the obvious.

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The Politics Of Sugar

David Katz, M.D. | Posted 07.01.2011

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If there are multiple contenders for the single nutrient that is public health enemy #1, the logical conclusion is that none is.

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Sugar Farmers Sue Corn Processors For Rebranding HFCS To 'Corn Sugar'

AP | By SARAH SKIDMORE | Posted 06.29.2011

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PORTLAND, Ore. -- The sugar industry is seeking some sweet revenge. A group of sugar farmers and refiners have filed a lawsuit against several corn pr...

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