Beware Corn Syrup!
Contrary to what you may think, just because the label says "natural" does not mean it’s good for you! High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) does come from a natural source, but it is decidedly NOT good for you! High fructose corn syrup consumption leads directly to obesity. Manufactured from corn starch, this sweetener is added to hundreds of products we consume every day, including natural juice drinks, soda, cereals, energy bars, sauces, salad dressings and more. Fructose, unlike other sugars, does not cause an increase in the compound "leptin," which tells the brain when you're full. Additionally, it increases the level of "ghrelin" which stimulates your desire to eat more. Check the label-"All natural" could actually translate to "all fat"!
J Clin Endocrinol Metab 04;89(6):2963-2972
Am J Clin Nutr 02;76(5):911-922
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So uhh.... so yeah....
Whats up with Gatorade?? Did it always have HFCS and I never noticed? Or did they just start adding it to certain flavors (all flavors) ?
Wasnt Gatorade supposed to be good for you if you really need rejuvenated after an intense aerobic workout? (like sports etc)
"Obsession is a term the lazy use to describe the dedicated" - Anonymous
Gatorade
Hey Bro,
Gatorade has always used high fructose corn syrup, but it didn't appear as such on the label. They have now remedied that situation and you will find it listed as high fructose corn syrup...
Gatorade is fine during longer events and post-workout (along with a smidge of protein). As I mentioned before, the type of HFCS is very close to regular table sugar. No big difference because the sugar load is relatively low anyway...and it is designed that way for better absorption.
B
Brian Zehetner MS,RD,CSSD,CSCS
Thanks :0
Glad to have this resolved, haha I feel betrayed now by Gatorade!!
Just kidding, but thats very interesting to know. You said 'sugar load' is this similar to the glycemic index/load at all?
"Obsession is a term the lazy use to describe the dedicated" - Anonymous
Sugar Load
No...not at all.
By sugar load, I just meant that Gatorade and other traditional sports drinks don't really have all that much sugar. Gatorade is a 6% solution and only has 14 grams in 8 oz. This is about half of what you'd find in most soft drinks...
B
Brian Zehetner MS,RD,CSSD,CSCS
Gotcha.
Makes sense :) THanks again.
I dont drink much else besides coffee and water anymore. I'll put the occasional energy-powder in my water. Pop is too acidic now for me, when I try to drink even a can, i stop about halfway because its unbearable >_<. I drink tea, but I havent in a while so I didnt really want to say I drink it.
"Obsession is a term the lazy use to describe the dedicated" - Anonymous
Ahoy!,What about
Ahoy!,What about hydrogenated oils?, i've heard they are a major cause of over eating too....
-Matt-
"When you're not training... I am."
hydrogenated oils
I'm not sure about the overeating part but hydrogenated oils are to be strenuously avoided due to the fact that they lead to increased free radical damage including oxidized LDL (bad) cholesterol which is what forms plaque build up in the arteries (also known as atherosclerosis) leading to heart disease and strokes.
Darren Clair, MD
Vibrance Health Services
Ahoy!, Thanks -Matt- "When
Ahoy!,
Thanks
-Matt-
"When you're not training... I am."
what about hydrogenated oils?
Ahoy,
What about hydrogenated oils?, i've heard they are a major cause of over eating too....
-Matt-
"When you're not training... I am."
HFCS
I really do hate the fact that HFCS is in bread! Why do you have to sweeten bread for anyways? Another thing is, I can't stand the fact that it's in gatorade too! I need to find a liquid replenishable energy source that doesn't have HFCS in it. Do you know of any drink that doesn't have HFCS?
Thank you.
YES...
..water ,,lol lol ..the safest thing you can drink !!
and..
Ahoy!,
Beer has not fat too...only in moderation though lol
-Matt-
"When you're not training... I am."
Thank You...
DOC!!
I will be on the look out and make sure I look first!
Sean Forson ~ Aka "SUPERMAN"
Moving Forward Everyday in a Great Way, "FITNESS FOR LIFE"
Agreed...
I avoid buying anything with this ingredient in it, it surprises me how many things are made with HFCS. I've noticed a change in my body ever since I've started doing this.