Now that the Food and Drug
administration has declared trans fat unsafe, consumer groups already
have their next target in the cross hair for elimination, or tighter
regulation. This target is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and there
is a lot of anticipation that there will be success. Those of us
with diabetes won't feel hurt if they are successful in removing it
from foods.
#1. It is a highly processed
ingredient shrouded in secrecy.
#2. It causes damage to the liver and
spikes the blood glucose for people with diabetes.
#3. The corn processors spend millions
on lobbyists, TV ads, and highly paid advocates in an attempt to
convince consumers that their product is safe.
#4. As health concerns escalate, food
companies, supermarkets, and restaurants will voluntarily remove this
ingredient.
#5. Some communities are banning or
restricting HFCS to halt the ever-increasing medical costs associated
with HFCS.
#6. When lawsuits start multiplying
and claiming HFCS causes serious health damage, the product will
become less prevalent.
As clinical evidence against HFCS
mounts, independent researchers are going on record to alert
consumers about its health risks. This includes Dr. Robert H.
Lustig, Dr. Mark Hyman, Chairman of the Institute for Functional
Medicine, and Dr. Michael Goran, Director of the Childhood Obesity
Research Center.
Citizens for Health has filed a
petition asking the FDA to take action against food and beverage
manufacturers that use HFCS concentrations above approved limits, and
to require accurate HFCS labeling information. This is the one area
I feel will be the greatest help and reducing the amount of HFCS in
our foods.
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