Studies have highlighted the many dangers of sugar to your body, especially a form of sugar called fructose. The sad truth, however, is that fructose remains as the largest calorie source of Americans today, and it is found in a lot of common foods and beverages. For instance, the average American consumes more than 60 gallons of soda each year!
Fructose is particularly concerning because it is a potent pro-inflammatory agent that accelerates aging, leads to insulin resistance and obesity, and puts you in danger of chronic disease such as high blood pressure, liver disease, arthritis, gout, and cancer. We’re simply getting too much of this sweetener, often in the form of high-fructose corn syrup, in our diet.
Learn in this infographic common food and drink sources of fructose, including stealth sources that you still probably don’t know about. Identifying these fructose foods and avoiding them are radically important steps in improving your diet and your overall health.
Discover how much fructose is hidden in the food you eat, usually in the form of high-fructose corn syrup. Beware of these dangerous fructose foods!
