High fructose corn syrup;
Lately there have been commercials on television about high fructose corn syrup and how in moderation its intake is acceptable for persons of any age. I must admit that anything taken in moderation might be allright for the body but we here in america are not ones to do anything in moderation and we are probably unaware of all of the products that contain HFCS. Reading labels of everything you ingest is a good start but here are some more facts that i have found from remedy.com website;
Fructose Affect My Weight?
By Beth Howard
:: //-->MediZine's Healthy Living Spring 2009
Obesity expert Louis J. Aronne, M.D., clinical professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City talks about the relationship of fructose, a type of sugar, to weight gain.What exactly is fructose?Fructose is a type of sugar found in foods such as fruit. It is also added to sodas, juice blends, salad dressings, pasta sauce and other foods, primarily in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is about half fructose and half glucose (another type of sugar). How does fructose promote weight gain?Unlike glucose, fructose may increase appetite. And research indicates that that when it’s eaten before or with fat, that fat is more likely to be stored than burned. Consuming HFCS appears to cause resistance to leptin, a hormone that tells your brain how much fat is stored and signals the feeling of fullness. The problem is, Americans are consuming more of such sugars, especially in sweetened beverages.Is white table sugar better for you than fructose-based sweeteners?No. Like HFCS, table sugar is about half fructose and half glucose. Some studies have found it has similar effects on the body.How can you limit your intake of fructose?If you drink soda or juice, have only an 8-ounce glass with ice in it. And limit intake of foods that have “high-fructose corn syrup” on the label.
Kids’ Sleep Diet It’s an undisputed truth: Adults who skimp on sleep are more likely to put on extra weight. But what about children?Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland tested the relationship between sleep and weight status among 819 children aged 8 to 11. The analysis took into account a wide variety of factors that might have contributed to some kids’ obesity, but none negated the link to lack of sleep. In fact, each one-hour reduction in sleep was associated with a 40 percent increase in a child’s risk for obesity.
Fructose Affect My Weight?
By Beth Howard
:: //-->MediZine's Healthy Living Spring 2009
Obesity expert Louis J. Aronne, M.D., clinical professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City talks about the relationship of fructose, a type of sugar, to weight gain.What exactly is fructose?Fructose is a type of sugar found in foods such as fruit. It is also added to sodas, juice blends, salad dressings, pasta sauce and other foods, primarily in the form of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS). HFCS is about half fructose and half glucose (another type of sugar). How does fructose promote weight gain?Unlike glucose, fructose may increase appetite. And research indicates that that when it’s eaten before or with fat, that fat is more likely to be stored than burned. Consuming HFCS appears to cause resistance to leptin, a hormone that tells your brain how much fat is stored and signals the feeling of fullness. The problem is, Americans are consuming more of such sugars, especially in sweetened beverages.Is white table sugar better for you than fructose-based sweeteners?No. Like HFCS, table sugar is about half fructose and half glucose. Some studies have found it has similar effects on the body.How can you limit your intake of fructose?If you drink soda or juice, have only an 8-ounce glass with ice in it. And limit intake of foods that have “high-fructose corn syrup” on the label.
Kids’ Sleep Diet It’s an undisputed truth: Adults who skimp on sleep are more likely to put on extra weight. But what about children?Researchers at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland tested the relationship between sleep and weight status among 819 children aged 8 to 11. The analysis took into account a wide variety of factors that might have contributed to some kids’ obesity, but none negated the link to lack of sleep. In fact, each one-hour reduction in sleep was associated with a 40 percent increase in a child’s risk for obesity.
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