{"id":675,"date":"2020-02-21T19:50:40","date_gmt":"2020-02-21T19:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/?p=675"},"modified":"2020-02-21T19:50:40","modified_gmt":"2020-02-21T19:50:40","slug":"why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-so-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentum-chiro.com\/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-so-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Why High-Fructose Corn Syrup is So Bad for You"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet\/?text=Why%20High-Fructose%20Corn%20Syrup%20is%20So%20Bad%20for%20You&amp;url=https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-so-bad-for-you&amp;via=MaxLiving&amp;hashtags=MaxLiving\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><br><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-so-bad-for-you&amp;title=Why%20High-Fructose%20Corn%20Syrup%20is%20So%20Bad%20for%20You&amp;source=https:\/\/maxliving.com&amp;summary=How%20Sugar%20Behaves%20in%20Your%20Body%20High-Fructose%20Corn%20Syrup%3A%20The%20Biggest%20Loser%3F%205%20Ways%20to%20Minimize%20Added%20Sugars%20Every%20year%2C%20the%20average%20American%20consumes%20almost%20152%20pounds%20of%20sugar.%20That%E2%80%99s%20six%20cups%20or%20three%20pounds%20of%20sugar%20every%20week.%20Put%20that%20into%20perspective%3A%20Around%20200%20years%20ago%2C%20most%20of%20us%20ate%20only%20two%20pounds%20of\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-so-bad-for-you#part1\">How Sugar Behaves in Your Body<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-so-bad-for-you#part2\">High-Fructose Corn Syrup: The Biggest Loser?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/maxliving.com\/healthy-articles\/why-high-fructose-corn-syrup-is-so-bad-for-you#part3\">5 Ways to Minimize Added Sugars<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Every year, the average American consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar. That\u2019s six cups or three pounds of sugar every week. Put that into perspective: Around 200 years ago,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.dhhs.nh.gov\/dphs\/nhp\/documents\/sugar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">most of us ate only&nbsp;<em>two pounds<\/em>&nbsp;of sugar every year<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s so bad about sugar? While the occasional treat probably won\u2019t do much damage, too much sugar can harm your health in many ways. Among them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Sugar can act like a drug.<\/strong>&nbsp;Too much sugar creates chemical changes in your brain\u2019s reward center. If you\u2019ve ever eaten something sweet and craved more, that\u2019s not just in your head:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sugarscience.ucsf.edu\/the-growing-concern-of-overconsumption.html#.XbcX7ZNKjBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Those chemical changes create a similar addiction to drugs like cocaine and alcohol, making you crave more sugar<\/a>.<\/li><li>Excess sugar can&nbsp;<strong>increase your risk for certain diseases<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/nutrition\/sugar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;including type 2 diabetes<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Sugar raises your hormone insulin.<\/strong>&nbsp;When insulin stays high,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sugarscience.ucsf.edu\/the-growing-concern-of-overconsumption.html#.XbcX7ZNKjBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the body stores more calories as fat<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The list goes on. Too much sugar can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26376619\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">decrease your overall health and increase your waistline<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Sugar Behaves in Your Body<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar comes in several forms.&nbsp;<em>All&nbsp;<\/em>carbohydrates, including bread and other starchy foods, break down to sugar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Natural sugars are those in fruit, vegetables, and other plant foods.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/nutrition\/sugar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">They come nature-packaged with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber<\/a>.&nbsp;These nutrients help slow down the absorption of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manufacturers often use added sugars, on the other hand, to processed foods. Adding sugar makes those foods&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.diabetes.co.uk\/nutrition\/sugar.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">taste better and even preserves their shelf life<\/a>.&nbsp;But without the nutrients and fiber that whole foods provide, those added sugars can surge your blood sugar and insulin levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you eat any kind of sugar \u2014 from natural or added sources \u2014 your body breaks it down into two simple sugars: Glucose and fructose.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sucrose-glucose-fructose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">These two simple sugars behave differently in your body<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glucose raises your blood sugar. Insulin responds,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sucrose-glucose-fructose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving that sugar out of your bloodstream to your cells for energy, or to your liver to be stored as a back-up fuel called glycogen<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fructose, on the other hand, doesn\u2019t raise your blood sugar right away, so it doesn\u2019t impact insulin levels.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not a good thing: The bigger-picture effects of fructose can be far more damaging than glucose. Excess amounts burden the liver, contributing to problems like fatty liver but also&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/sucrose-glucose-fructose\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">type 2 diabetes, obesity, and more<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fructose can also create imbalances in leptin, a hormone that tells your brain to stop eating. With a condition called&nbsp;<em>leptin resistance,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/sugarscience.ucsf.edu\/the-growing-concern-of-overconsumption.html#.XbcX7ZNKjBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">your brain no longer \u201chears\u201d leptin\u2019s message to stop eating, so you overeat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cFructose can cause insulin resistance and weight gain,\u201d says Mark Hyman, MD, in&nbsp;<em>Food: What the Heck Should I Eat?<\/em>&nbsp;\u201cIt also [increases fat] and dangerous types of cholesterol and triglycerides in your liver, which can lead to fatty liver disease, obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and dementia.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-Fructose Corn Syrup: The Biggest Loser?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) became a popular alternative to sucrose or common table sugar in the 1970s. While it tastes like sugar,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19064536\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HFCS is more stable and easier to use in foods and drinks<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>HFCS is slightly different than table sugar, which contains 50 percent glucose and 50 percent fructose.&nbsp;A chemical bond joins the glucose and fructose in table sugar,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/high-fructose-corn-syrup-questions-and-answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which your stomach acid and gut enzymes break down<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As its name suggests, HFCS is higher in the sugar&nbsp;<em>fructose,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3522469\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">containing 55% or more fructose<\/a>.&nbsp;Unlike with table sugar,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/high-fructose-corn-syrup-questions-and-answers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">no chemical bond joins the glucose and fructose with HFCS<\/a>.&nbsp;That makes HFCS much easier for your body to break down, sending fast fructose hit straight to your liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Much Does Sugar Play into the Obesity Problem?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the past few decades, obesity has increased dramatically. By 2030,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/fitness\/resource-center\/facts-and-statistics\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">half of all American adults will be obese<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Much of that blame lies on the standard American diet (SAD),&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5747444\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which is high in fat and sugar<\/a>.&nbsp;But researchers especially point the blame to sugary, empty-calorie foods and drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These sugary, processed foods and drinks can make up a whopping 40 percent of total daily calories for children (ages two to 18). Sodas, desserts, fruit drinks, and pizza&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hhs.gov\/fitness\/resource-center\/facts-and-statistics\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">are among these empty calories<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These added sugars drive obesity, but they also contribute to a bigger problem called metabolic syndrome. This cluster of problems,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20424937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">which include obesity but also high blood pressure and insulin resistance<\/a>, can lead to type 2 diabetes and other health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Overall,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5747444\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">researchers connect the rise of obesity with increased added sugars, especially HFCS<\/a>.&nbsp;Some but not&nbsp;<em>all<\/em>&nbsp;studies show that consuming fructose or HFCS increases weight gain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, obesity is complex.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5747444\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chances are that more than one factor contributes to this problem<\/a>.&nbsp;But added sugars are certainly one of those factors:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/29872464\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Studies connect the rise in HFCS with increases in obesity and diabetes worldwide<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Ways to Minimize Added Sugars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While HFCS gets singled out,&nbsp;<em>all<\/em>&nbsp;added sugars are bad news. Overall,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4975866\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">these added sugars<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Displace healthy foods that are rich in nutrients<\/li><li>Deplete nutrients&nbsp;<\/li><li>Impair energy production<\/li><li>Mess with your hunger hormones, \u201cscrambling\u201d your hunger signals so you eat more and gain weight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Sugar substitutes aren\u2019t any better. Some studies show that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2892765\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">artificial sweeteners can increase your appetite and cravings for sugary foods<\/a>.&nbsp;Others suggest that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/18535548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">artificially sweetened drinks may&nbsp;<em>fuel&nbsp;<\/em>rather than fight obesity<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To lose weight and reduce your risk of disease, you\u2019ll want to minimize or eliminate added sugars&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;<\/em>artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you needn\u2019t deprive yourself either. These five strategies can help you minimize the impact of added sugars while satisfying your sweet tooth and overall health.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Pay attention to&nbsp;<\/strong><strong><em>added sugars&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><strong>on a label.&nbsp;<\/strong>Processed foods like tomato sauce often contain added sugar even if they don\u2019t taste sweet.&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/sitn.hms.harvard.edu\/flash\/2015\/natural-and-added-sugars-two-sides-of-the-same-coin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food labels now include both total&nbsp;<em>and&nbsp;<\/em>added sugars<\/a>.&nbsp;While both numbers are important, added sugars are more damaging and can add up quickly.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Be aware of sneaky sources.&nbsp;<\/strong>You might be aware that&nbsp;a 12-ounce soda is pure sugar; 11 teaspoons, in fact. But did you know that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sugarscience.ucsf.edu\/the-growing-concern-of-overconsumption.html#.XbcX7ZNKjBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a tiny cup of so-called healthy yogurt contains a whopping seven teaspoons of added sugar<\/a>?&nbsp;To avoid these sneaky sugars, stick with whole, unprocessed foods. You&nbsp;<em>know<\/em>&nbsp;that an apple or broccoli doesn\u2019t contain any added sugar. You\u2019re also human, so you\u2019ll eat some processed foods. That\u2019s when you\u2019ll want to read labels carefully and especially minimize added sugars.<\/li><li><strong>Nix the sugary drinks.&nbsp;On average, Americans consume about 46 percent of added sugar from drinks. You\u2019re probably aware that colas and other soft drinks contain added sugars, but&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyfoodamerica.org\/sugartoolkit_kahuna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">so do fruit juices, vitamin-enhanced waters, sports drinks, teas, and even so-called healthy beverages<\/a>.&nbsp;Clean, filtered water will always be best. So are freshly brewed hot or iced tea. If you need sweetener, add a dash of 100 percent pure stevia. Read the label and assure it only contains stevia and no fillers like lactose. Keep a gallon of freshly brewed, stevia-sweetened iced tea in the fridge for your entire family.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Retrain your taste buds.&nbsp;Experts coined a word \u2014&nbsp;<em>hyper-palatable<\/em>&nbsp;\u2014&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyfoodamerica.org\/sugartoolkit_kahuna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to describe the sugary, empty-calorie processed foods and drinks that can become addictive<\/a>.&nbsp;Manufacturers engineer these foods and drinks to mess with your taste buds, leaving you wanting more. Getting off sugar can be a challenge. But you\u2019ll feel better, look better, and not have those miserable energy crashes. You learn to appreciate the natural sweetness of, say, almonds or even vegetables.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Try our healthy desserts.<\/strong>&nbsp;You\u2019ll occasionally want something to satisfy your sweet tooth. With our desserts, you can&nbsp;<em>literally&nbsp;<\/em>have your cake and eat it without the problems that added sugar creates. Whether you\u2019re craving&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyfoodamerica.org\/sugartoolkit_kahuna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chocolate Mint Fudge<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyfoodamerica.org\/sugartoolkit_kahuna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peanut Butter Pie<\/a>,&nbsp;or something sophisticated like&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyfoodamerica.org\/sugartoolkit_kahuna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Raw Pecan Pie Mini Tart<\/a>,&nbsp;you\u2019ll find plenty of decadent, guilt-free recipes&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.healthyfoodamerica.org\/sugartoolkit_kahuna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/align-your-health?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Align%20Your%20Health%20Book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Core or Advanced Plans<\/a>&nbsp;make a great way to manage your sugar intake. When you incorporate the principles in either of these plans, you naturally minimize your intake of added sugars. You\u2019ll enjoy satisfying, whole foods while incorporating healthier options to satisfy your sweet tooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes you\u2019re doing everything correctly \u2014 eating healthy, exercising, managing stress, and sleeping well \u2014 and yet the scales still don\u2019t move the way you\u2019d like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/pages\/weight-loss-perspective?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Weight%20Loss%20Bundles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/2167\/7123\/products\/Weight_Loss_Coreb_1080x.png?v=1575923739\" alt=\"\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to go that extra mile to lose weight and keep it off, give your body the nutrients it needs to thrive. That\u2019s why we designed our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/pages\/weight-loss-perspective?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Weight%20Loss%20Bundles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weight Loss Bundles<\/a>,&nbsp; to help boost your weight loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This custom-designed bundle \u2014 designed specifically to help you reach and maintain your goal weight \u2014 contains&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/grass-fed-whey-protein?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Grass-Fed%20Whey%20Protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grass-fed Whey Protein<\/a>&nbsp;(in vanilla or chocolate). You can make delicious, fat-burning smoothies like our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/grass-fed-whey-protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chocolate Smoothie<\/a>&nbsp;that curb hunger and cravings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/pages\/weight-loss-perspective?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Weight%20Loss%20Bundles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weight Loss Bundle<\/a>&nbsp;also contains science-based nutrients that get results, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/metabolix-burn?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Metabolix%20Burn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Metabolix Burn<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;This comprehensive hormone-balancing formula helps stabilize insulin, leptin, and cortisol levels to help you safely burn fat and maintain lean body mass. The unique array of nutrients and botanicals in Metabolic Burn can also help you manage food cravings and balance blood sugar levels.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/grass-fed-whey-protein?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Grass-Fed%20Whey%20Protein\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MaxLiving Grass-Fed Whey<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2289832\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Whey makes the ideal protein powder to help you lose weight and spare lean muscle<\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/products\/pro-l-carnitine?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Pro%20L-Carnitine%20Formula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>MaxLiving L-Carnitine<\/strong><\/a>. This amino acid-type compound can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/15281008\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">significantly increase fat breakdown while protecting lean muscle<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>You get all these essentials in one simple-to-use bundle, which you can incorporate effortlessly into your diet plan.&nbsp;Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/pages\/weight-loss-perspective?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Weight%20Loss%20Bundles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Weight&nbsp;<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/store.maxliving.com\/pages\/weight-loss-perspective?utm_source=Article&amp;utm_medium=Text%20Link&amp;utm_campaign=Weight%20Loss%20Bundles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loss Bundles<\/a>&nbsp;might be that powerful nudge you need to feel better, look better, and finally be satisfied with your weight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How Sugar Behaves in Your Body High-Fructose Corn Syrup: The Biggest Loser? 5 Ways to Minimize Added Sugars Every year, the average American consumes almost 152 pounds of sugar. 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