Manufacturers would like us to trust that anything saying granola, whole grain or yogurt on the label, is healthy. But just glancing on the front of the package is not enough to ensure a product is what we expect it to be. Only recently do my eyes and ears perk up when the word HFCS pops up, either in an article or when I read the backs of food labels. Now that I’ve made it a habit to check thoroughly, I’m finding HFCS everywhere.
Why am I so vigilant now? High Fructose Corn Syrup or HFCS negatively impacts the liver and pancreas, organs essential for proper metabolism and regulating blood sugar. HFCS causes blood sugar spikes that leave you hungry, even after a meal or snack, and can sabotage your weight loss diet and fat burning efforts. Even worse, HFCS limits the liver’s ability to detoxify the body and break down fat cells. Furthermore, chronic spikes in blood sugar create undo stress on the pancreas, which can lead to diabetes.
So take control over your food and health, and read the labels.
Sweetners that are better for you:
Here is an excerpt from Lisa’s Health Recipes I’d like to share with you:
see lisa’s blog for more great suggestions
Comparison Between Regular Butter Lite Syrup and Molasses:
Regular butter lite syrup has this to offer per 1/4 c.
Plus: high fructose corn syrup, cellulose gum, salt, natural and artificial flavors, artificial colors, preservatives.
compare this to 1 Tbsp. Organic Molasses
Plus: No artificial ANYTHING! A sweetener that’s good for you!!
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