Corn syrup is a highly processed liquid made from cornstarch, stripped of its natural nutrients and fiber. You're essentially consuming empty calories with a dash of chemicals. It's a far cry from the whole corn kernels your grandparents grew in their garden.
Why trash
Invented in 1957. Obesity epidemic started in the 1970s when it replaced sugar in everything. Coincidence?
Try instead
Honey, maple syrup, or dates