topic Re: Andrew Lessman + FRUCTOSE in Wellness

Andrew Lessman + FRUCTOSE

MissBonBon — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:40:26 GMT

Greetings all,

I was interested in buying Andrew Lessman's Secure Complete Meal Replacement Shake after seeing him presenting it the other night, but then saw on the list of ingredients that FRUCTOSE was the number 2 ingredient listed. I thought fructose was bad for the body. Am I missing something here? I have my favorite protein shakes that I turn to but every now and then I like to try something new. This particular meal replacement caught my eye because it mixes nicely with a beverage in a glass without being lumpy. It sounds like the perfect shake when on the go and when there's no blender on hand. But now I'm having second thoughts about getting it.

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ROMARY — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:43:47 GMT

I thought fructose is fruit sugar.

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MissBonBon — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:46:26 GMT

I've read that it is a fruit sugar, but I've also read that fructose is bad for the body. ??? I'm so confused.

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addiegal — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:54:35 GMT

Much of the bad publicity is about high fructose corn syrup from corn starch. But fructose in fruit is not bad but fructose in sodas, etc. can contibute to a fatty liver from my recent reading. It is confusing as honey as well as agave syrup is fructose.

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MissBonBon — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 04:56:04 GMT

Thanks for the clarification, addiegal!

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ROMARY — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 05:47:29 GMT

Yes, thank you. I wouldn't worry about A.L.'s fructose. It's most likely fruit sugar. Fruit contains sugar (fruit sugar).

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wagirl — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:19:17 GMT

Sugar is sugar no matter where it comes from. Fructose, sucrose, agave, honey, cane sugar---- is still sugar. Fructose when eaten as fruit is better because you are getting the fiber too. Check what the sugar grams are on the label. I try to stay at 6 grams or below and let me tell you, that is a chore.

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willdob3 — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:24:53 GMT

I like Andrew but his protein powders contain ingredients I avoid. I would not buy this. In this one, I would not want the fructose but I would not get past the first ingredient listed either - soy.

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QueenDanceALot — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:57:16 GMT

Lessman recently added a Whey Protein isolate to his products and it looks like a good one.

Only contains whey protein isolate (non-GMO) with a small amount of sunflower oil to aid mixing (all protein powders have something as a mixer).

No sugars at all.

I avoid soy like the plague and do use whey protein isolate, although I haven't tried Andrew's.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:01:13 GMT

No, fructose is not bad for you. It's sugar from fruits. In moderation, it's perfectly fine. So, as long as you aren't planning to drink 32 shakes a day, you shouldn't worry.

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addiegal — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 17:59:42 GMT

I believe one brand of soda is putting sugar back in their product. Fructose in colas is linked to fatty liver disease and a lot of people drink a lot of it! My husband for one! Doesn't seem to listen to me when I warn him about them. A lot of the fructose used in packaged foods is from high fructose corn syrup, corn starch. But eating fruit is good for you...I love fruit! I also avoid soy protein and prefer whey protein. I like Jarrows unflavored whey protein in a fruit smoothie. I sweeten with maybe a teaspoon of honey.