Monday, July 7, 2008

The Sugar Fix - you think you are safe?


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Seems like my little thing about HFCS piquet some interest amoung my own family.
My cousin sent me the reply “We have not bought a soft drink for about 10 years....”
You think that makes you safe from Fructose overload?
Think again!
According to the Corn Refiners Association, food processors may use high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) in the following products:
Asian-style sauces
Baby foods
Bacon
Beer
Biscuits
Bologna
Brandy
Breads and rolls
Breakfast serials
Breakfast meats
Cake and dessert mixes
Cakes
Candy
Canned fruits and fruit fillings
Canned vegetables
Caramel Coloring
Carbonated beverages (nondiet)
Cat and dog foods
Cheese spreads
Chewing gum
Chicken products
Cocoa
Coffee creamer
Cookies
Cordials
Crackers
Dessert toppings
Diet foods
Doughnuts
Dried meets
Egg products
Fish products
Flavorings
Frosting, icing, glazes
Frozen dinners
Frozen puddings and custards
Fruit drinks and juices
Fruit sweeteners
Peanut butter
Pickles
Salad dressings
Sauce mixes
Sausage
Seasoning mixes
Vinegar
Wine
Yeast
Etc. etc…

Check your labels!

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