There is much on alternative health sites on the internet, and both natural News.com, and Dr Mercola have covered this issue, but now the mainstream is reporting on the dangers of consumption of high fructose corn syrup. This sweetener comes from corn, but has the fibre and nutrients removed. High fructose corn syrup is found in most highly processed food, and is especially present in the junk take-away meals. It has been long argued that this product is a factor in diabetes and cardio-vascular disease. However recent scientific investigations indicate that it decreases levels of the fullness hormone, stopping the body from using fat stores for energy. The metabolism slows, and fat is hard to burn off.
The answer is simple; not to eat these processed foods. There are many, not just the junk meals, and include even cereals and whole grain bread. So, it will take some label reading and research to get rid of all these sources. But, eating fruit, which while having fructose, still has nutrients and fibre is no problem at all.