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For the last several months, I have been eating nutrition bars for lunch. I have recently realized that the high fiber bars are high in carbs; low carb bars are also low in fiber and some bars are high calorie (180-200). I have diabetes so am looking for high fiber, low carb, lower cal bars. Any suggestions?
For the last several months, I have been eating nutrition bars for lunch. I have recently realized that the high fiber bars are high in carbs; low carb bars are also low in fiber and some bars are high calorie (180-200). I have diabetes so am looking for high fiber, low carb, lower cal bars. Any suggestions?
Yes, try to wean yourself off the bars and eat whole foods instead. Nutrition bars is an oxymoron. They are filled with sugar and half the time no better than a candy bar. If you need convenience make your self a PB&J on whole grain organic bread and pack a banana or an apple. Much better for you, and just as easy, but cheaper!
Thank you. Can't eat peanut butter though. I was also shocked at the sugar, etc in "nutrition" bars.
I am sure you can find real food substitutes that will work for you. It will take a bit more effort than just buying a bar, which is incredibly convenient. But convenient food is what gets most people in trouble.
Quest bars are good for diabetics. They have no sugar and are made with high quality ingredients. I tested my blood sugar before and 1 hour after eating one and my blood sugar stayed stable. I am not a diabetic but I like to keep my blood sugar stable. Quest bars are between 170-190 calories. I eat them after I lift weights.
Thank you. Can't eat peanut butter though. I was also shocked at the sugar, etc in "nutrition" bars.
Try almond butter. I know a few folks with peanut allergies who can eat almonds. I actually prefer the taste of almond butter over peanut butter anyway so I always eat almond.
All of those "nutritional" or "breakfast" bars are loaded in sugar so they should be avoided. "protein" bars like Tigers Milk or Clif Bars are also pretty darn bad for you (but they taste good).
Your best bet would be raw organic unsalted almond butter (from Trader Joes) and reduced sugar blueberry jelly (Trader Joes) on whole wheat bread. Much, much better than those bars, and even if you have peanut allergies, you can still eat it (providing that you get the right brand).
I was in Ralphs today and noticed that the Clif bars were all on sale 10 for $10.00. I can see how people would get these at only $1.00 per bar, and if I were bulking right now (i.e., trying to gain weight and build muscle), I would have picked up 10-20 of them, but since I am looking to maintain and/or shed bodyfat %, I passed.
That 21 grams of sugar in one bar is just "OMG" too high.
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