I love my whey and it works for me. My ND also said it is not mucous forming if you get the right one. The one I get has fructose. The fructose does not affect me like Sugar at all. When I eat cane Sugar I can literally feel my body go crazy. So I was surprised that the fructose in the protein shake did not have any adverse effet. And the whey I can tell is a perfect fit for my health. So I totally agree with you about the natural sugar. Ive also been eating fruit with no problems,. If the fruit was a "sugar" I highly doubt I would be craving crap!!! :)