High Fructose Corn Syrup & Your Liver

A study at Duke University Medical Center found that as many as 30% of adult Americans have nonalcoholic steotohepatitis (NASH), also called nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), possibly as a result of consuming too many foods and beverages containing high fructose corn syrup (HFCS).  Consumption of HFCS in high amounts can cause scarring and hardening of the liver, which can lead to cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer. 

While there have been lots of commercials on television stating that HFCS is safe in moderate amounts, it's in so many products that it's almost impossible to eat the standard American diet (ironically referred to as SAD) and take in only moderate amounts of HFCS.  Why is this?  Well, it's because HFCS is in just about everything on the supermarket shelves.

But don't believe me...go to the store and find out for yourself.  Start in the bread aisle and read the labels.  You will notice that most, if not ALL will contain high fructose corn syrup.  Then move onto the ice cream section and why not check out the pickles!  Yes, even pickles are being tainted with HFCS.  Be sure to read the labels of the foods that you are feeding your children as well!  Smaller bodies need healthy nutrient rich foods without the junk!

If you want more information about HFCS, schedule a grocery shopping tour today by calling 1-888-317-3334!  We look forward to hearing from you!