Research presented today shows that high-fructose corn syrup can cause behavioural reactions in rats similar to those produced by drugs of abuse such as cocaine. These results, presented by addiction expert Francesco Leri, Associate Professor of Neuroscience and Applied Cognitive Science at the...
In these dark days "after the holidays and before swimsuit season," it can be easy to lose sight of New Year's resolutions like healthy eating and losing weight, notes Wal-Mart.*But don't worry: It wants to help you get "back on track." With corn syrup, Crisco and cake mix. More »
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The scandals surrounding Monster energy drinks*and Four Loko's alcoholic energy drink, and increasing research proving that caffeine-sugar bombs like Rockstar and 5 Hour Energy are bad for you*had us hoping that the trend towards caffeinated-everything might fizzle out, but we might have been...
A new study suggests countries that use large amounts of high fructose corn syrup in their food may be helping to fuel the global epidemic of type 2 diabetes. Researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Southern California (USC) found a 20% higher proportion of the...
Don't let anybody make you believe that high-fructose corn syrup is harmless just because it's "not more fattening than sugar. Animal studies have shown can be bad for memory and learning, and human studies have linked high consumption of HFCS with cognitive decline and dementia in older adults...
Been on the hunt for a low-rent version of those luscious chocolate fountains you usually only see at weddings? Your search is over and your life is about to change for the better. Instead of high quality chocolate, this Nesquik-branded fountain runs on cheap chocolate syrup. More »
When I started reading headlines this morning that heralded a change in Coca-Cola's sweeteners, I was pumped. Then I read that it just means they're going to use high-fructose corn syrup in even more of their soda. This means the Mexican Coke that so many of us love–because it's made with cane...
A new study says high fructose corn syrup is no worse than sugar if you're trying to lose weight. While the very premise of this study is a bit confusing -- anyone trying to lose weight would be wise to cut both from their diets as much as possible -- it does help answer a controversial issue in...
Today in junk food products that try to disguise themselves as healthy: Hershey's chocolate syrup. In February, the FDA sent a warning letter to the CEO and President of Hershey Co.,*John P. Bilbrey. The letter advised Mr. Bilbrey that the front-of-package labeling of some of his company's...
A new study published in Nutrition Journal shows that people can lose weight while consuming typical amounts of sugar or high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) if their overall caloric intake is reduced. "Our research debunks the vilification of high fructose corn syrup in the diet," said James M...
A sugary diet won't just put on pounds, it could also slow down your brain. A new study from UCLA researchers shows for the first time how a diet high in high-fructose corn syrup can hamper your ability to learn and remember information. But*Omega-3s (which are pretty much goddamn magic, right?)...
Autism rates are climbing in the U.S.--which is leading scientists to look for some of the genetic and environmental factors which may be leading to the spike. So far, they've identified the age of the father*and*the weight of the mother, just to name a few. But a new peer-reviewed study, which...
I need a SIMPLE maple syrup pudding recipe. One that does not consist of BAKING POWDER AND SODA, OR CORNSTARCH OR ANY TYPE OF RISING FLOUR. Please and thanks <3
Michael Pollan's books are practically the bible for socially-, eco-, and nutrition-conscious shoppers; Omnivore's Dilemma practically taught all of America's liberal, upper-middle class how to eat. And it also spawned the now-widely-held belief that high fructose corn syrup is the biggest evil...
I know most if not all commercially made caramels are made with high fructose corn syrup, I want to make them without corn syrup at all. I have an allergy to corn so I want to make them without any corn, and preferably organic.
I have a recipe for cherry ice cream:
¾ cup sugar
3 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup half-and-half
¾ pound fresh or frozen Bing cherries, pitted and chopped
>>¼ cup cherry syrup<<
1½ cups heavy cream
In a medium mixing bowl, beat the sugar into the egg yolks until thickened...
The "Misunderstood" Sweetener Formerly Known As High-Fructose Corn Syrup [Taste Test'
Before we start talking about the evils of high-fructose corn syrup, let's consider that it might just seem like it's bad for us because of its name. So let's just call it "corn...
I'm making sugar cookies and i need a recipe for icing that hardens quickly, is glossy when dry, and basically looks like a cookie you would find in a store, but i can't find my corn syrup. Any suggestions? All helpful comments very much appreciated in advance!