I would be willing to bet that you would find it easier to decipher
the tax code than understand what you put in their your mouth every day.

Food shouldn't need an explanation...or a scientific dictionary.

But thanks to the food processing industry, that is precisely what has happened.

People buy packaged food-like stuff by the boatload, not even knowing or being able to pronounce up to 95% of the what they're eating.

And since the food industry is such a powerful lobbyist, they have a tremendous influence on how ingredients are allowed to be reported (i.e. disguised or concealed) on a food package. So you're at their mercy (or lack thereof) when it comes to figuring out what you're putting in your mouth.

An example of this in action is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).

Since it was first designated as GRAS (Generally regarded as safe) by the FDA back in 1983, high fructose corn syrup has been reported as, well, high fructose corn syrup (or at least corn syrup) on food labels.

But lo and behold, because of those "inconvenient" little studies that keep popping up showing the health detriments of HFCS, at this stage most people at least have a suspicion that it might not be good for you (more on that below) and are getting a little label-reading savvy.

So to prevent any loss of revenue from you silly people worried about your health, the food manufacturers have lobbied Congress and obtained permission to report HFCS as just "corn sugar" on food labels now.

And they're betting on your ignorance to not know the difference.

But I want to make sure you DO know the difference, as well as all the ins and outs of why high fructose corn syrup is so dangerous.

So here is a crash course on HFCS aka "corn syrup" aka "corn sugar":

HFCS--just the facts, ma'am

The corn industry and processed food manufacturers insist that HFCS is "natural" and no more harmful to your body than regular sugar.

And since it's in practically every single packaged food you can buy, you must know the REAL facts about a major reason that we're much fatter than we were just 30 years ago.

I'll start by addressing some of the "defenses" used by food processors:
 

1) "HFCS is made from corn"

This is said to show that HFCS is derived from a "natural" source, thereby implying that it's good for you.

Cocaine is derived from a natural source too--the South American coca plant. But that doesn't make it good for you, does it? In fact, every dangerous chemical has at its root a natural source. So this argument used to promote this VERY dangerous food additive is RIDICULOUS.
 

2) "It doesn't have artificial ingredients"

This is another twist on the attempt to get us to believe HFCS is "natural." And it does not fly.

HFCS is a substance in a highly processed, artificial form that's extremely harmful to your body -- who cares what's added or not added to this poison?
 

3) "Like sugar, it's fine in moderation"

WRONG!

All sugars are not created equal as far as your body is concerned.

Sucrose (table sugar) is comprised of two sugar units--one glucose and one fructose--joined together by a condensation reaction.

HFCS is 100% fructose in an adulterated form that does NOT exist in nature.

Glucose is the energy your body needs. Every single cell in your body--especially your brain--uses glucose. But fructose is another story.

Here's how glucose and fructose differ:

Liver stress

Your body processes glucose and fructose in two entirely different ways.

Your liver needs to break down 100% of the fructose you take in, but only 20% of the glucose. So fructose puts an added stress on your liver, an organ you do not want to stress.

It gets worse... fructose metabolism in the liver creates an abundance of wastes and toxins including uric acid, which can raise blood pressure and cause gouty arthritis.
 

Fat accumulation

Since every cell in your body uses glucose, much of what you take in can be "burned up" quickly. But fructose cannot. It turns into fatty acids, excess cholesterol and triglycerides, which in turn get stored as fat.

These fatty deposits accumulate in your liver and muscle tissues, leading to insulin resistance, type II diabetes and fatty liver disease.
 

Feeling full vs. overeating

Glucose suppresses your hunger hormones and stimulates leptin, which helps decrease your appetite. So in other words, you feel satisfied after eating and so, are less likely to overeat.

But fructose has no effect on hunger hormones. It also interferes with leptin's communication with your brain, which can lead to overeating.
 

The moderation joke

In addition, with HFCS being added to soda and virtually EVERY processed food imaginable, eating it "in moderation" is basically impossible. (More on that in number 4 below.)
 

4) Fructose itself is not bad

Fructose occurs naturally in fruits and vegetables. And if they were our only sources of fructose, like they were 100 years ago, we would be fine.

But things have changed dramatically...

Before the early 1900's most people took in 15 grams or fewer of fructose from fresh fruits and vegetables, and the fructose was in its pure, natural form.

Now the fructose we consume is highly processed (usually from genetically modified corn) and we get MUCH more than 15 grams per day.

The average person in the US today who drinks soda and eats processed foods takes in 142 pounds of sugar (most in the form of HFCS) a YEAR -- which is about 176 grams a DAY! So our daily consumption has increased more than ten-fold from 100 years ago.

Just one 8 oz. glass of a popular fruit punch has 29 grams of sugar -- DOUBLE what our grandparents ate in an entire DAY.

Are you still wondering why everyone is so fat today?
 

5) Heavy metal contamination

Studies have shown unsafe levels of MERCURY in high fructose corn syrup.

Mercury acts as a poison to your brain and nervous system. It has been linked to fertility problems, memory and vision loss, and trouble with blood pressure regulation.

It can also cause chronic fatigue and neuro-muscular dysfunction.

Mercury exposure has also been linked to autism, heart disease, Parkinson's disease and multiple sclerosis.

In addition, crystalline fructose (which is a form of fructose food manufacturers are now using) can contain lead, arsenic, chloride and other heavy metals.
 

It's practically everywhere, because...

So, unlike what the processed food industry wants you to think, HFCS is dangerous. Very dangerous. And it's unconscionable that it's dumped into our food supply by the ton. But it is.

Why? you may ask. Because it's much cheaper and sweeter than natural sugar. So it's very profitable to add it to food instead of sugar, my friend.

Very profitable.

And because of the nice profit margins, this terrible, horrible, dangerous poison -- High fructose corn syrup -- is in LOADS of products such as:

- Soda
- Ketchup
- Salad dressings
- Sports drinks
- Cough medicines
- Jellies and jams
- Yogurt
- Ice cream
- Cereals
- Snack chips and crackers
- Breads
- Candies
- Syrups
- Pickle relish
- Non-dairy whipped topping
- Granola bars
- Lunchables
- Packaged pastries, snack cakes and cookies
- Low-fat foods
- Processed meats (such as sausage or ham)
 

So what should you do?

Read labels and find alternatives.

100% Organic products don't contain HFCS. I always buy organic ketchup, mayonnaise and real maple syrup, for example. I also make my own salad dressing. It's cheaper than bottled stuff and tastes a whole lot better.

Use organic raw honey, organic cane sugar or stevia for sweeteners (in moderation).

Drink water instead of soda or sports drinks. Soda is THE single largest source of high fructose corn syrup consumption in the world.
 

And the less that you rely on processed foods overall, the better.

Instead, feed your body REAL foods and you won't have to worry about HFCS making you fat and/or sick.

If you need help with that, just follow my advice in the Great Taste No Pain system.

The GTNP manuals show you exactly how to avoid dangerous processed foods and show you how to prepare delicious meals without any harmful ingredients.

When you eat foods made from real ingredients, you can completely lose your taste for (and addiction to) HFCS and begin to love the flavors and sweetness that occur naturally in foods.

Plus, your body will benefit from the nutrients it gets from real foods, and so will your waistline.

And the next time you see High Fructose Corn Syrup, corn syrup or corn sugar on a food label, you'll know better.

To your health,

Sherry Brescia

PS: It's crucial to have a good intestinal flora balance to ensure efficient digestion and keep your immune system strong. But most people who eat a lot of HFCS have the exact opposite (more harmful vs. helpful) of what they should have. Super Shield's 13 strains of friendly flora can help restore your balance to where it should be. Learn more about Super Shield and what it can do for you here.

To your health,

Sherry Brescia

PPS: Awilda shed 20 pounds and has her colitis under control!

Sherry:

I have been using your Great Taste No Pain system for a year.

I feel better, have more energy, sleep great, and no more sinus infections or allergies.

Most importantly my Ulcerative Colitis is under complete control!

Oh and I am 20 pounds lighter.

God Bless,

Awilda

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