I hate beet sugar (there is a taste difference) and HFCS.........I go to costco and buy a 25lb bag for 18 dollars is is marked as cane sugar. I do not drink much but when I do it is at home and I am a rum and coke girl; and I buy only coke made in Mexico as it is made with cane sugar. I rarely ever drink soda or eat out, not into junk food, make my own desserts so I know what is in them and really try to stay away from processed food, I make my own bread and rolls, danish etc........ I can't wait to move next year so I will have the space to can my own veggies, jams etc....... . I read labels and opt for the ones with the fewest ingredients possible.
My hubby is a diabetic, before I met him he would eat out all the time his sugar was through the roof!!! Now when he is home , he eats much better and even indulges in a sweet now and then and his Dr. is pleased with his sugar levels..........
When he is away for work he is more aware now of making better choices for his meals.
HFCS is evil IMHO...............