Corn Syrup- A Hidden Imposter

Corn syrup is a cheap food filler that is found is most processed foods. It is produced from corn that is likely sprayed and GMO and is a sign of very poor quality of food. Our bodies aren't able to process corn syrup in the way we typically metabolize food. It bypasses the pancreas and goes straight to the liver where it is stored as fat. So why does that matter? This triggers the production of cholesterol which can contribute to leaky gut and increased inflammation. 
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Corn syrup increases: 

• risk of insulin resistance
• triglycerides
• food cravings
• risk of fatty liver disease

This is an ingredient that I am adamant about staying out of my diet and life! If I do accidentally eat something with corn syrup, I notice that I have cravings for sugar for the next several days and have terrible irritability. 

This imposter is hiding is so many foods that are in everyone's cupboard: 

• cool whip
• ketchup
• salad dressings
• mayo
• barbeque sauce
• marshmallows
• cereals
• bread
• soda
• juice
• cough syrups
• crackers
• pretzels
• cottage cheese
• yogurt
• ice cream
• pickles
• baked beans
• most packaged and processed foods

If you are going to make one change to have a healthier diet, this is the most important- eliminate corn syrup! It's not hard to do. Just start reading labels to become aware of where it's hiding and then look on the shelf next to the product. There is generally another brand that doesn't have corn syrup in it. Do yourself and your family a favor by taking the steps to live a corn syrup free life! They will thank you for it!!

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