Friday, January 27, 2012

the sugar lobby is the one lying about high fructose corn syrup in those TV ads.

Let's learn about where sugar comes from ... and while we're on that path ... remind ourselves that the sugar lobby is the one lying about high fructose corn syrup in those TV ads.



Sugar High: The Dark History and Nasty Methods Used to Feed Our Sweet Tooth


While I do not fool myself that sugar is "healthy," if I am going to satisfy my sweet tooth, I prefer cane sugar, maple syrup, agave nectar, or honey over the other choices: beet sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and artificial sweeteners. Of the bunch, most Americans can find only honey and perhaps maple syrup sustainably and locally produced, but cane sugar is often the most versatile product for baking. 
As a major consumer of cane sugar, I was disturbed to learn the realities of cane sugar production when I visited a sugarcane-producing area in Bolivia.

1 comment:

  1. http://healthfoodtalk.com/news/sugar-strikes-back .... "Big Sugar" is getting BOLDER.

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