We know about the negative publicity surrounding high fructose corn syrup (HFCS). Due to this, many manufacturers of food and beverage are replacing this processed sweetener with old-fashioned white sugar. It is often added to products ranging from tomato sauce and soft drinks to bread and salad dressing.

Although I feel that white sugar is somewhat better to use than HFCS, it can be harmful as well. Evidence continues to mount that elevated levels of blood sugar are linked to an increased incidence for, and faster progression of, many forms of cancer.

Reducing intake of any type of processed sugar and refined carbohydrates not only reduces cancer risk, but also enhances cancer treatment in those battling the disease. However, the nutrients in fresh and frozen fruit, which contain natural sugar (fructose), have been linked to reduced cancer risk. This is thought to be due to the many other cancer fighting, anti-oxidant properties of fruits.