High Fructose Corn Syrup

I copied the below information from a post on a forum I contribute to.
These are more VERY GOOD reasons to READ, READ, READ those labels and get these products out of your home and don't put them in your basket!!!
You can always find....although hard sometimes and usually more expensive....products that use plain old-fashioned sugar. Or as I have started doing....Make Your Own!!!!


HFCS carries additional risks because of its high fructose content and the way it is metabolized in the body. Here are some:

While the consumption of table sugar triggers the secretion of insulin and leptin, which signal your body that you are full, HFCS does not. Consumption of foods containing HFCS could contribute to increased caloric intake and weight gain.
Consumption of HFCS can elevate triglyceride levels, which can increase the risk of heart disease.
HFCS can upset the magnesium, copper, chromium, and zinc levels in the body, which could lead to deficiency diseases like bone loss.
In 2001, the average person consumed 62.6 pounds of high-fructose corn syrup. In the U.S., the average person consumes more HFCS than sugar.