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A friend of mine in med-school told me something they were learning about HFCS as part of their nutrition and metabolism training. He said that HFCS actually stimulates the body to desire more food. So when you drink a sugary beverage (Coke, etc. are a great source of HFCS) you actually end up being more hungry even though you just finished consuming several hundred calories (most soda averages 10 calories/ounce). I don't recall the exact mechanism that he provided for this being the case, but I believe that it had to do with the time lag needed for the body to convert HFCS into usable glucose.
Something to think about, anyway. I agree that eliminating or reducing your consumption of HFCS is a good idea for your diet and your health. My wife and are I focusing on healthier shopping habits as part of making for a healthier lifestyle. If you don't buy it, you won't eat it. It is working well for both of us. We have more energy and feel better overall.
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