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High Fructose Corn Syrup - Just Like Honey

honey bearIf you think high fructose corn syrup is evil, then you might want to think the same about plain old sugar and honey.

According to a report from the American Medical Association, the sweetener commonly found in items such as soft drinks is no more to blame for obesity than sugar or other sweeteners, honey included. The AMA is so convinced it doesn't see a need to place warning labels on products containing the stuff.

No need to throw caution to the wind and start chowing down on foods and drinks containing high fructose corn syrup -- the AMA still recommends we limit the amount of all added caloric sweeteners to no more than 32 grams of sugar daily (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).

Think about this: Obesity rates have soared in recent decades. So has the use of high fructose corn syrup. Think there's a connection or just a coincidence?

High Fructose Corn Syrup and Obesity - Connection or Coincidence?

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