Food Colorings & Ingredients To Avoid In Processed Foods

High Fructose Corn Syrup

High fructose corn syrup is one of the most ubiquitous types of manufactured sugar added to food and drink products. This sweetener is derived from corn and processed as a preservative and flavor-enhancer. Large amounts of the substance, such as are found in a small cup of any soda, change glucose levels in the body. As such, a large quantity of it can be dangerous for diabetics and a risk factor of pre-diabetes for anybody. The link to this substance and diabetes is predominantly due to the substance's action of producing fat. It produces fats that dramatically increase a food's calorie count, and the body quickly stores these fats making them extremely difficult to burn off. As such, the intake of high fructose corn syrup is most likely a contributor in many cases of obesity and heart disease. Although there is controversy regarding whether or not complete avoidance of the substance is helpful or not, its apparent connection to diabetes, heart disease and obesity all point to the likelihood that completely avoiding it is indeed a wise decision.