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Let’s talk about insulin and weight gain

October 7, 2008 · 5 Comments

Insulin is for everybody

Insulin is for everybody

Insulin ain’t just for diabetics.

What’s the deal with insulin?  How does insulin work? Why should I care about my carbohydrate consumption?  How can blood sugar effect my weight gain?

Insulin is a hormone that is produced in your pancreas.  It’s released when there is glucose in your blood, and for my discussion it does two things. (more…)

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Sugar, high fructose corn syrup, and your health

October 1, 2008 · 11 Comments

What makes Homer Homer?

What makes Homer Homer?

High fructose corn syrup is the number 1 source of calories in the American diet.

Today I have a BIG ANGRY RANT to start this off, leave some comments after reading.

Is high fructose corn syrup worse than sugar? Corn production in America is terrible for the environment, uses genetically modified corn, and receives insane amounts of money from the federal government in the form of subsidies. These are all issues worthy of getting seriously pissed about. (more…)

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