Archive for August, 2010

Glutathione and Mercury Toxicity in HFCS – High Fructose Corn Syrup

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy’s (IATP) press release January 26, 2009 revealed that mercury was found in nearly 50% of tested samples of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) as reported by IATP. IATP detected mercury in almost one-third of brand name foods and beverages.

I am not trying to alarm you. I only want to increase your awareness so that you look at food labels. You may want to make another choice if you see high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient.

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Do Sugar Sweetened Beverages Increase Your Belly Fat and Blood Sugar Levels

The recent upsurge in obesity has been paralleled by a rise in consumption of sugar sweetened beverages. Sugar sweetened beverages are made with sucrose, high-fructose corn syrup which is made by changing the sugar (glucose) in cornstarch to fructose, or fruit juice concentrates which contain fructose, glucose and sucrose.

Sweetened beverages, many of which contain high-fructose corn syrup, are the largest sugar contributor to the diet of the people in the United States. These sugars can be useful to people doing strenuous physical activity and in need of energy. In those who do not need them, the energy in sugar is stored as fat. Population studies of diet and health have implicated sugar-sweetened beverages with obesity, diabetes type 2, and heart disease.

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Bosch Tassimo Red Beverage System – Tassimo Direct

Bosch Tassimo red beverage system, is an one-cup system that has caught the attention for its outstanding quality and fashionable design. But let’s take a closer look at this beverage system, and see if Bosch Tassimo is the breakthrough technology it claims to be.