Most people do not have any idea about all the high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) they are eating because it is hidden in foods. According to UC Davis nutrition researcher Havel, the fruit sugar fructose (which is in hfcs) does not promote leptin production which then fails to help control appetite and weight gain. Havel says that fructose also does not suppress the hormone ghrelin. This hormone is what makes people hungry. It is important to make sure the diet contains foods that will help regulate appetite to help prevent overweight and eating sugary foods defeats that goal. That is why recent articles have talked about calcium which is a food source that definitely helps control body weight. And it is why so many people now are concerned with the increased use of high fructose corn syrup, a mixture of fructose and glucose (which is hidden in MANY foods, see list of foods supplied by) which has caused obesity rates to skyrocket in the United states. 

 SO, as a consumer, AND as someone interested in losing weight, what can YOU do? 1) Be aware that because the body cannot process high fructose corn syrup the same way as it does other sugar, it can cause increased appetite and increased fat production..so limit sugar, particularly high fructose corn syrup. 2) Increase consumption of milk or milk products and water, both are effective at suppressing appetites and helping with weight loss. 3) Find alternates for sugary drinks.  Personal trainer Melissa likes adding sparkling water to grapefruit juice because she misses the fizz in soft drinks but she has given up all soda for the new year. "I only used to drink an occasional diet coke but now I drink water and milk and I feel GREAT plus it feels good to kick a bad habit" said Houston Personal trainer Melissa. 

Surprising things that have HFCS, stovetop stuffing's, Capri sun drinks, most sodas and bottled fruit juices, many breads and muffins particularly Sarah lee and Pepperidge farm, MOST Kellogg cereals, Ketchup, Miracle whip, Pop tarts, animal crackers, fig newton's, graham crackers, Nabisco cookies, Nutrigrain cereal bars, Robitussin and Vic's cough and cold products, cottage cheese with toppings, cool whip, pickles, applesauce and canned grapefruit, Ben and Jerry's and Dryers ice creams, and Oscar Meyer Lunchables. For a complete list check: http://www.accidentalhedonist.com/index.php/2005/06/09/foods_and_products_containing_high_fruct