Fructose, a simple carbohydrate, is found in most fruits. It can also be found in processed forms as high fructose Corn syrup in a variety commercially prepared foods. Over the past few decades, the United States has seen a dramatic increase in fructose intake and high fructose syrup (HFCS). A higher intake of HFCS has been linked to obesity, metabolic disorders, and other conditions that can be caused by poor lifestyle choices. High blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high blood…