Why I suggest removing HFCS High Fructose Corn Syrup
This was the second thing we eliminated from our diets/foods many years ago. Let me tell you why.
Like many of the items we’ll cover they just do NOT need to be there. Companies add this stuff to stretch the “real” food farther, help their
bottom line, and add filler. Our bodies are not meant to process all this junk, this stuff just busies our bodies which does not allow it to
function properly.
What is HFCS High Fructose Corn Syrup? High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is an artificial sugar made from corn syrup (or corn starch).
According to Healthline “high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is about 55% fructose, a type of sugar. It takes your body more steps to
breakdown fructose compared to glucose. High amounts of this sugar can lead to serious health issues.”
Making our bodies work in all the wrong ways, not the good ways. Let’s consume real food so our bodies are stronger, our minds think
better, and we just feel better all the time.
Having HFCS in your diet leads to obesity, heart disease and diabetes.
“Most starchy carbs, such as rice, are broken down into glucose — the basic form of carbs. However, table sugar and HFCS comprise around 50% glucose and 50% fructose. Glucose is easily transported and utilized by every cell in your body. It’s also the predominant fuel source for high-intensity exercise and various processes.
In contrast, the fructose from high fructose corn syrup or table sugar needs to be converted into glucose, glycogen (stored carbs), or fat by the
liver before it can be used as fuel.
Like regular table sugar, HFCS is a rich source of fructose. In the past few decades, the intake of fructose and HFCS has increased significantly.”
Excessive amounts lead to many debilitating ailments and diseases, and I’ll take it even further- I believe you should just not have any of
this “extra” fructose at all.
So, we touched on a bit why it’s bad for you so let’s look at where this stuff gets snuck into.
Oh my gosh, that list is quite extensive! Those are just a broad category of foods – that does not even list all the companies and
specific brands in each category.
First things first- look at every label. Gosh yes this takes a lot of time. In the store when you’re most likely in a hurry, sick of making decisions, the kids are screaming, and you’re just trying to get home. The list goes on of all the busy stuff we have to do. But mindset matters – you do not want this in your food, or your kids’ snacks! Once you take that extra time to look at your current favorite foods that contain HFCS, you’ll want to find replacements.
Once those 2 steps are taken you’ll be able to relax, because you’ll know which foods you want in your shopping list and cupboards.
Take it one step further and start making a lot of the above items with Real Food, Raw Ingredients right in your own kitchen with NO crap, no
HFCS or MSG! You’re going to get there! You can DO IT!
A lot of BBQ sauces have HFCS in them, in fact it feels like mo
st when we’re trying to find a good one. That’s why I now just make it myself at home. You can find that recipe HERE. You can also buy online at Vitacost.com the Simple Truth brand (or if you have a Kroger near you) there’s a good BBQ Sauce that’s organic that we enjoy a lot!
And of course Azure Standard has plenty of items to choose from and if bulk is an option you could buy the ingredients to start making a lot of items on hand, this way you certainly know there’s nothing being snuck in your foods that is harming your body. Don’t forget to learn how to make your own bread at home without HFCS in it! My favorite bread making is Sourdough, learn all things Sourdough HERE.
So skip the fast food, make your own Seasonings like my Taco Seasoning and JD’s Meat Rub. Make your own BBQ sauce in 5
minutes! Create whole food soups like my 15 Minute Tomato Soup or Spaghetti Sauce. Replace the typical ramen noodle sou
p with these delicious and organic ramen noodles and create your own seasoning using real spices and bone broth.
You do not need to go without good food, you just need to adjust your thinking a bit. Cook with REAL ingredients and take a few extra minutes to look at those labels when purchasing at the store. Please send me photos of the items you found in your pantries – I would love to see how you took the time to implement your first step into becoming a Food Prood! Email me at: laura@foodprood.com I’m waiting!!
References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-bad
