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Function of Glucose in the Body

Glucose is a monosaccharide or simple sugar, the most common of the naturally occurring sugars. Glucose is a white or colorless, odorless and sweet-tasting substance that is soluble in water. It is 75% as...

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The High Fructose Corn Syrup Controversy

The average American consumes more than 60 pounds of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) every year. HFCS is found as a sweetener in nearly every aisle of every supermarket in America, even in some foods that you...

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The Building Blocks of Nutrition: Carbohydrates

Dear Friends There are four building blocks of any nutritional programme: protein, carbohydrates, fats, and water. I will be reviewing all of these, based on information from the National Institute...

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High Fructose Corn Syrup ads are out to spew their super sweetness into your brain

A few months back I read a press release by the Corn Refiners Association announcing that they were developing of a series of television advertisements "encouraging consumers to get the facts and make...

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How to Lose Weight and Feel Terrific at the Same Time

Weight management is an ongoing concern in developed countries including the US. The increased health care cost for those who have extra pounds to lose stems from the fact, a very simple one, that the organs...

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The Truth about High Fructose Corn Syrup

When it comes to weight management a hot subject these days is high fructose corn syrup. High fructose corn syrup is a processed sugar that is in most soft drinks and many foods. In 1970, consumption of the...

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