Fructose

A study at my university has added to the mounting evidence that fructose is making America fat.

High fructose corn syrup is a cheap sweetener that is found in everything from sugary sodas to half and half.

In short, the study showed that too much fructose can lead to leptin resistance. Leptin is a hormone in the body that controls hunger. When bodyfat is high, leptin is high and hunger is low in healthy individuals. When you're resistant to leptin, hunger will be normal or high despite an abundance in calories and bodyfat.

To see the full study, go here:

http://news.ufl.edu/2008/10/16/fructose-leptin/