Comments on: Dr. Mercola on Agave, Soy and Vaccines – The Renegade Health Show Episode #535

By: Wholesome Sweeteners

Wholesome Sweeteners — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:32:53 +0000

Perhaps you’re seen it–or heard about it. The Huffington Post posted an article by Joseph Mercola about agave and high fructose corn syrup. We’re not really sure whose agave Dr Merola is talking about, but Nigel Willerton, Wholesome’s CEO, wanted to clear the air about how Wholesome’s agave is grown and processed. Read more here: http://www.wholesomesweeteners.com/Mercola-EnoughAlready.html

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:41:59 +0000

I find it interesting some of his points. I personally have seen the effects of grains on my body. I went without them for a long while then decided to have rice again and it left me drained and ill for three days.

I eat mostly fruit and do not see fruit sugar as bad and have had no ill effects.

I agree with agave and have never used it because I have enough fruit to satisfy my sweet tooth!

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 04:49:32 +0000

I came across this article, and thought it was interesting:
http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/agave-nectar/

By: Suzanne Munk Brian Timbrouck

Sun, 04 Apr 2010 21:46:50 +0000

I will continue to use agave… only raw, unprocessed. The reason is that I have eradicated almost all sugar out of my diet, and so the very little I do use is truly not too much (in my opinion). Just like I also use honey. I probably have 1 tsp of agave a day (in my plain, non-fat greek yogurt) and 1 tbls of honey a day in my tea at night. And since I am so active, I don’t feel that small amount will create any negative problems. But it was very nice to hear the fructose/glucose comparison. I am into distance running and very into weight lifting so ‘glucose’ comes up a bit in my daily life…… it’s all in the back of my mind and think about some more. This is the first episode of this show I have watched.

By: andries johannesen

andries johannesen — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 08:01:38 +0000

thank you for interviewing dr Mercola and especially about the Vaccination part. Truth can win we need to spread the word the drug companies have turned to vaccinations lets show them we can get the TRUTH out.

By: Joel Brown

Joel Brown — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 07:09:38 +0000

I did think it was healthy, but did not consume it that often. In coffee I did, probably a few times baking too. Twas easy to think that something coming straight from a plant was a-ok. I will remember what you said though, and use something else, when using a sweetener at all.

By: Kali Lilla

Kali Lilla — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 22:00:54 +0000

I stopped using it and instead opt for dried green leaf stevia, dried fruit – or occasionally honey or maple syrup.
Has David Wolfe spoken out about the controversy? Would love to hear his side.

By: Zeb

Zeb — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 20:01:48 +0000

I kind of knew Agave wasn’t not the best and use more honey then anything… I do have some agave and will use it up not to be bought again!

By: Miha

Miha — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:15:43 +0000

Tempeh is not realy fermented food. Ok, it is fermented a bit but if you see whole soia seeds or pieces of them, friendly bacteria, unfortunately, could not enter in them so most part of tempeh is not fermented.
At least this kind of tempeh is sold in Europe.

By: mary

mary — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 13:20:41 +0000

I am so disappointed to hear about Agave! I have a whole bucket in the basement because I thought it was good for my family, compared to sugar. I will not throw the whole bucket out (at this point yet), but rather eat it slowly and then no longer buy it….