Customer Reviews

Lightfull Smoothie, Café Latte, 8.25-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 12)

5 star:		(17)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(5)
1 star:		(16)

 

 

This product can only claim "low glycemic" because of the 18 grams (!) of Erythritol used... which as far as sugar alcohols go, is slow releasing (hence, low glycemic) and doesn't have the ill-effects of other sugar alcohols. However, that's 18 grams in one little bottle PLUS another 11 grams of sugar - Dextrin is listed on the label (which breaks down into pure glucose, albeit slightly slower than actual glucose).

That's 29 grams of sugar in ONE container! This product is NOT low sugar. It contains 73% of the recommended DAILY intake of sugar for non-diabetics (40g is the recommended intake for ALL sugars). 29 grams is the equivalent of a little over 7 teaspoons of sugar!

If you're trying to lose weight and/or are diabetic, please read labels very carefully. Companies are getting so good at hiding sugars - to the point of labeling something "sugar free" even when it technically isn't.

This wasn't that great a drink for me; I prefer just plain coffee with skim milk. If it helps you to lose some weight for a short period of time, maybe it's useful, if you're an adult. It does contain preservatives (sodium polyphosphates) so please don't treat your kids like dumping grounds by feeding it to them. I do wonder at all these reviews that seem to sound alike & have only this product among their reviews.

First, I will give the product credit for creating a great sense of satiety. It wasn't like I immediately felt full, but that I simply didn't feel hungry for HOURS afterward. So, I would give the product 5 stars for that.

Unfortunately, I found the drink to taste way too sweet and pretty weak on the coffee taste. Perhaps I need to try adding some instant coffee, as I suggested to another reviewer. When/if I do that, I will update my review. In any case, as it is, I would only give this two stars, at most, if it were not so good at staving off hunger.

Bottom line: If you're looking for a substitute for your Starbucks Latte, move on. If you already know you find artificial sweeteners too sweet, you won't like these at all. If taste isn't your primary concern, these could very well be helpful in weight/appetite management.

Ordered this product because of the good reviews, but it is horrible!! Went back and looked at a lot of the early reviews that gave the product 5 stars and lo and behold.... it's the only product these people have reviewed.

Don't get sucked in. This stuff tastes awful and it's full of preservatives!

I bought this product based on the reviews here, but I found it too sweet for my taste. It's even sweeter than Starbucks' Frappuccino.

I had high hopes for this when I bought it, but I was really disappointed when it arrived. This stuff tastes really bad, like if you mixed day old coffee with an equal amount of sugar. Plus it leaves a really bad taste in the mouth. I will definitely not buy any more Lightfull Smoothies again!

I did not like this product at all.not only did it taste horrid it sent me to the bathroom several times after drinking it....I tried it twice & the same thing happened twice. Gave the rest to my neighbor & they liked it .

We had purchased this product before in a different container (like a juicebox w/straw). Before, it was really wonderful so I didn't hesitate to order it again & thought the new plastic bottles would be easier to transport, save leftovers in the fridge etc. I don't know if the recipe has been changed or if it is an effect of the new packaging, but the taste of this product is what one family member called "really gross." It's a shame because it's difficult to find smoothie drinks that are low sugar without aspartame or sucralose.

I enjoy a variety of coffees, especially espresso made with Italian beans like Lavazza, and I find the flavor to this smooth and pleasant. I see that a lot of people didn't like the flavor to this and I wonder if it is because it does not have the regular kind of sweet Starbucks flavoring. A lot of those drinks have a lot of sugar and flavorings in them.

And I HAVE learned that apparently this has some sneaky sugar in it from reading Jenn's review. That's really a shame.That is why this review is 4 stars instead of 5. I don't look at that info carefully enough so I was lulled into complacency. 90 calories is like a free lunch.

I have ALSO learned that apparently people got a much better deal on this than I EVER did. I usually buy them on subscription for $11-12 for a twelve pack. I have never gotten two cases for $12. I guess I will have to watch much more carefully for a better price.

I was disappointed in this item. I ordered it when it was a special of the day and was a great price deal. it sounded good, but i did not like the tase. i will not be getting more and will not try the other flavors as i think they are too expensive for what you are getting