Biochemical Differences and Metabolic Effects High fructose corn syrup, or HFCS, is everywhere in today's diet, hiding in many processed items. It's not like regular sugar; our bodies process it in a unique way, which matters for our health. Engineered to be sweeter and cheaper, HFCS's design means it zips into our blood, skipping the usual digestive checks on sugar. Once ingested, HFCS's … [Read more...]
The Lectins Myth: Are Lectins Bad and Should You Avoid Them?
We’re living in what many people describe as the post-truth era, meaning that just because something isn’t true, doesn’t mean that some people refrain from speaking about it as if it is. Intelligence has nothing to do with whether you believe these untruths; coming from people who are supposed to be trusted professionals, they sometimes sound, well, really true and logical . It’s no wonder, … [Read more...]