some studies do show that
consuming HFCS leads to
significantly more weight gain
and higher triglycerides than
consuming table sugar.) However,
we will set the record straight on
one thing: While HFCS may start
out as corn, even the U.S. Food
and Drug Administration says
that HFCS is not a “natural
sugar.” Nice try, Corn Refiners
Association.There is one potential issue with fruit
consumption. Because of the natural
sweetness of fruit (especially in fruit juice and
dried fruit, which concentrate the sugar), fruit
may promote an unhealthy psychological
response, especially in folks still battling their
sugar dragons. We’ve seen many people use
fruit to prop up their sugar cravings, telling
themselves it’s OK because fruit is “natural”