HFCS = Pure Evil

HFCS (otherwise known as high fructose corn syrup) is one of my enemies. Not only can it be pretty bad for one's health, I also happen to be allergic to it. It does bad things to me. Messes up my digestive system within minutes, gives me hay fever-like symptoms within hours, and leaves me bloated and mentally foggy for a couple of days.

HFCS is in everything. When you have an allergy to corn derived items, you will be disheartened to find that it appears in items such as sodas, candies (even decent chocolates), and condiments. Yes, even ketchup contains HFCS. Funny enough, the hubby passed along an article on a blog that mentions how Heinz is working on developing a sweeter tomato, so that it doesn't need to use HFCS:

Catch Up Lady: Heinz to Save Me from Death by HFC