A 2009 study found that many foods sweetened with high-fructose corn syrup contain mercury. The most shocking news of all is that the FDA and the High-Fructose Corn Industry have known about this potential toxin since at least 2005 and have said nothing.
Another group of researchers tested products directly from the supermarket and one in three products contained mercury. These included products like jelly, ketchup and sodas. So even though we thought our greatest threat to mercury poisoning was through fish, it turns out that many of our everyday grocery store items may contain this harmful substance.
Find out more about the mercury contamination.
Cathy’s Action Health Tips:
1) It does take a large amount of mercury to cause any serious health problems, but as a general guideline try to stay away from the processed foods found in the inner aisles of your grocery store and stick with the less processed, fresher foods like whole grains, fruits and vegetables for better health.
2) Go through your refrigerator and pantry, read labels and toss foods with high-fructose corn syrup. All of these items have alternatives. Click here for a comprehensive list of products with no high-fructose corn syrup.
3) Dining out? The best rule of thumb is to avoid fast food altogether. High-fructose corn syrup is one of the most common ingredients in fast food restaurants.
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