9. High Fructose Corn Syrup
We all know that sugar is obviously and demonstrably bad for your heart and your health in general but high fructose corn syrup sits right at the top of that mountain of unhealthiness.
Dr. Splaver warns that fructose can overload your liver and cause insulin resistance. This can lead to metabolic disorders such as Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes sufferers have a much high risk of developing heart disease which then leads to a higher risk of suffering a heart attack or having a stroke.
You will be quite shocked at how pervasive high fructose corn syrup is within the American diet. Always check the labels if you are unsure.
