Belly Fat, Insulin, and Midlife

High fructose corn syrup is a $3.6 billion industry in the US. But what is it?High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener made from corn syrup that is quickly converted to glucose. It is a cheaper alternative to sucrose, which is simple table sugar.What is HCFS in?  The short answer is just about everything. The food industry has high-jacked your taste buds, and there are billions of dollars to be had by doing so. This industry has scientists determining how to get you to buy more processed foods based on their hyper-palatability.The sad truth?  It's killing us. 88% of Americans are insulin resistant. What does that mean? Insulin is the hormone that 'shuttles' glucose into cells. It acts as a key.  As our culture consumes more and more glucose (>38 pounds/year), our bodies are having a hard time keeping up. We are becoming immune to the effects of insulin. The result?  Insulin resistance, glucose toxicity, and ultimately Type II Diabetes. This is a GROWING health crisis. Type II diabetes, high blood pressure, and hyperlipidemia (too much fat in the blood) are the trifecta that causes 'Metabolic Syndrome,' and it's taking more and more money and pills to correct. Big Pharma is making millions while Americans die. Join Cam and Amelia on the roller coaster ride of insulin resistance. Find out how to identify habits that are contributing to the problem and how to create habits to stop it. (This IS reversible!) If this episode helped you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening and post it to your Instagram stories, and tag us, @thehelpfulplate, @heymomma_cam, @midlife.mommas.Join Cam's  Midlife Method Health Summit October 11-13! Sign up for free  HERE. Join us on the midlife journey!Websites: www.camoyler.com and www.thehelpfulplate.comInstagram: www.Instagram.com/midlife.mommasFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/midlifemusclewithcamStay Connected!AmeliaWebsite:  https://www.thehelpfulplate.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehelpfulplate/CamWebsite: https://www.camoyler.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/heymomma_cam/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heymomma_camMidlife Mommas IG: https://www.instagram.com/midlife.mommas/Please share, rate, and review the podcast.  We appreciate you! ❤️