The real deal about high fructose corn syrup is that your body doesn't see it any differently than sugar or honey. Why? Because HFCS is comprised of approximately equal ratios of glucose and fructose just like sugar (sucrose) and honey. It is purified from corn with no artificial ingredients as sugar is derived from sugar cane and sugar beets. Sugar and corn syrup are equally sweet and both contain four calories per gram. You might have heard that honey is healthier than either sugar or HFCS. Honey does contain small amounts of proteins, vitamins and minerals, but these compounds together make up less than 0.5% of honey. Depending on the type of floral, honey does contain varying levels of antioxidants.

There is no difference in how the body metabolizes table sugar and high fructose corn syrup. This past June the American Medical Association concluded from evidence-based research that “high fructose syrup does not appear to contribute to obesity more than other caloric sweeteners.” Bottom line…HFCS doesn't make you any fatter than sugar or honey. Yes, as a country Americans are heavier than we've ever been. Portion sizes are obscene. We consume more calories from all food sources including foods made with sweeteners and we exercise way less. It's all about the calories.