Dear Tracy
I am a Registered Dietitian and want to clear up some of the myths about high fructose corn syrup. I am happy you care about natural foods. I do too!
High fructose corn syrup is made from corn, a natural grain product. HFCS contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients or color additives and meets the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements for use of the term “natural.” Your body processes HFCS the same as other sugars. Most of my clients do not realize that HFCS contains approximately equal ratios of fructose and glucose as table sugar and many fruits. (HFCS is 42% or 55% fructose and the rest is glucose. Table sugar is 50% fructose and 50% glucose. See how close this is!!) A growing body of evidence continues to confirm HFCS is safe and no different from other sweeteners like sugar or honey. In June of 2008, even the American Medical Association concluded that “high fructose corn syrup does not appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners.”
For more information you may read the Corn Refiners Association statement on this issue at http://www.hfcsfacts.com/Fructose-Fre...
As a Registered Dietitian, I continue to use the same motto as thirty years ago …think variety and moderation to be happy and healthy. Wishing you a great day in every way!