Ah, yes, the high-fructose issue. High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener and preservative used in many processed foods, including cola. It extends the shelf-life of foods (ugh!), and is cheaper and sweeter than sugar. Many of my colleagues blame increased consumption of high-fructose corn syrup for the growing obesity problem in America. One theory is that fructose is more readily converted to fat by the liver than is sugar, and thus increases the levels of fat in your bloodstream. Some animal studies have suggested a link between high-fructose corn syrup and adverse health effects such as diabetes and high cholesterol.

The fact remains that Americans consume tremendous amounts of high-fructose corn syrup in soft drinks, fruit-flavored beverages, and other processed foods. This has got to change!!! Reducing intake of high-fructose corn syrup should be very easy---just read the label. Buy 100% fruit juice, instead of fruit-flavored juices; buy fresh fruit, rather than processed fruits. Don't drink soda, there are better and tastier alternatives out there.

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