High fructose corn syrup

First let me say I am not a fan of HFCS and I think it is only one of many things we consume that is detrimental to our health. HFCS is popular to food manufacturers because of its sweetness, the way it blends with other foods, helps keep those foods on the shelfs forever? smile. And for the biggest reason is the fact that it is less expensive thanks to the government for the subsidies of corn. A large majoirty of people do not have the financial resources to be able to by natural or organic products. They are healthier and of course they are more expensive. Which I think is something we need to work on as a society. But I will leave that alone for another discussion. HFCS is in processed foods. Processed foods are consumed in unspeakable amounts. Fructose consumption contributes to that wonderful intra-abdominal fat. Which puts us at higher rish for heart disease and diabetes. I read once that there is like around 16 or 17 million pounds of HFCS consumed each year in the U.S.. WOW that is incredible. I am just beginning to try to read labels and understand their lingo. Everyone needs to cut the amount of sugar from their daily intake. I started a little garden and plan to expand it each year. Fresh is the best.Obesity and Healthcare cost are going up, up,up. The health of America is at stake. We can determine the presidence of what companies produce and what businesses put on the shelfs. Dont buy it. Just say no. Tell them we want farm fresh and make it easier for farmets to provide this to us. So what other things are you doing to help your health as far as food? Is there other things on the labels you watch for? Do you read labels? Do you think too many people dont have the time or patience to read the labels? Do you think we just buy food by what we like, our favoite brands and cost as our priority?