2. Artificial Sugars
High fructose corn syrup is one of the most consumed carbohydrate sources in the world. That’s because – whether you know it or not – this sweet assassin of the nutritional world has been added to most of your favourite foods, from types of baked beans to apparently healthy cereals like certain brands of muesli.
But don’t be romanced by its sweet allure. According to research, this artificially made sugar has been linked to everything from diabetes and obesity to the inhibition of leptin, the hormone responsible for telling your brain that you’re full. Ever wonder why you could eat a whole box of cookies and never feel satisfied?
So why are companies putting it in your food? One word: ‘profit’. It’s chemically very similar to table sugar, only a lot cheaper to make. Food companies can call on corn syrup to keep costs down and push profits up. The only problem is this is all at the expense of your health.
The solution? If any food contains the words “high fructose corn syrup”, throw it straight in the bin.
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