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New study involving brain imaging links fructose consumption to obesity

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com has been dedicated to bringing our community news that educates us all on the obesity epidemic and its possible causes. Today we learned of a new study that provides further insight into these issues in some new and innovative … Continue reading →

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So if it’s just like sugar, why do the countries using the most High-Fructose Corn Syrup have 20% more incidences of Type 2 Diabetes?

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com learned about the results of a new study today that focuses on High-Fructose Corn Syrup. We keep thinking about those “corn sugar” commercials. They claim that sugar is sugar and your body doesn’t know the difference between regular cane … Continue reading →

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High Fructose Corn Syrup … at the center of another controversy

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com has been aware that there’s been an ongoing fight between sugar producers and corn refiners here in the U.S. Back in 2011 sugar refiners and farmers filed a false advertising lawsuit against corn refiners. It was focused on the … Continue reading →

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New York’s proposed ban on super-sized sugary beverages …the right thing to do or government interference? Thoughts from our community, please

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Mariam

Food Facts wants our community to weigh in on this very controversial piece of news. Last month, Michael Bloomberg, New York City’s mayor proposed a ban on the sale of large sized sodas and other sugary drinks. The ban would … Continue reading →

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High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Foodfacts

A corn-derived sweetener representing more than 40 percent of all caloric sweeteners in the supermarket. In 2005, there were 59 pounds produced per capita. The liquid sweetener is created by a complex process that involves breaking down cornstarch with enzymes, … Continue reading →

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Too much sugar spells trouble for your heart

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Luanne

FoodFacts.com understands that there are so many health concerns that come from the consumption of excessive amounts of ...

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