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New ingredient to watch out for: Corn Sugar

If you haven’t heard the scoop yet, apparently the Corn Refiners Association is bidding to rename High Fructose Corn Syrup to “Corn Sugar”. At least they are acknowledging that many of us are trying to avoid hfcs. I don’t think they are going to fool anyone though (I hope!). High fructose...

Sierra Mist with Sugar, No HFCS

Good news for the day! It looks like Sierra Mist is now releasing a version made with Sugar! No high fructose corn syrup. I wouldn’t recommend gulping down soda, but for a treat the sugar version is much better tasting without the harmful effects of high fructose corn syrup. Go...

Eating High Levels Of Fructose Impairs Memory In Rats

Interesting study about the affects of fructose on spatial memory. ScienceDaily (Aug. 1, 2009) Science Daily — Researchers at Georgia State University have found that diets high in fructose — a type of sugar found in most processed foods and beverages — impaired the spatial memory of adult rats. Amy...

Splenda may damage gut bacteria, boost weight gain

A study for 2008 shows that the consumption of sucralose (Splenda) alters good gut bacteria and increases weight gain. It seems to indicate that eating yogurt sweetened with Splenda would not have the beneficial effects one would expect from yogurt. http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Splenda-may-damage-gut-bacteria-boost-weight-gain-study By Stephen Daniells, FoodNavigator.com,  25-Sep-2008 According to findings published...