How I did it: I made a conscience effort to buy foods without high fructose corn syrup, which is more difficult than it sounds. Whole grain bread, yogurt, "all natural" juice, and more...they all have high fructose corn syrup in them. I found it easier to shop at whole foods grocery store. I had to completely cut out soda/pop/cola and stop eating at fast food restaurants.

Once you look up some information about high fructose corn syrup and it's harmful effects, you'll find it easier to stop. Some studies have found high fructose corn syrup contains mercury, and other that it might cause diabetes and heart conditions. In my opinion high fructose corn syrup is just bad news. We should stop putting it in our food and use it as fuel for our cars!

Lessons & tips: Stick with it, it is worth the effort to eliminate high fructose corn syrup from your diet. I feel so much better, and I have lost weight as well.

Resources: Some links you might find helpful

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoRqAhdF0kg
• http://www.westonaprice.org/motherlinda/cornsyrup.html
• http://www.westonaprice.org/modernfood/highfructose.html
• http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/high-fructose-corn-syrup/AN01588

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May 19, 05:33AM PDT | 0 comments | 4 cheers