Protein Bars
ctucker399
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I eat one protein bar a day. They are my go to treat that I look forward to. Can they stall weight loss? What are some good bars that have no sugar alcohols? Does anyone know how much sugar alcohol is OK to have without creating a weight loss stall? I'm wondering if that is the cause of Little to no weight loss this week. This is my fourth week and I've been losing consistently until this week. It really has me down
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You won't lose weight every week and it won't keep going at the same rate as you start out at either. There WILL be weeks that the scale even goes up but this does not necessarily mean that you've eaten too much or ate the wrong foods. What was working the first weeks should continue to work. It doesn't make sense that it would suddenly stop. Your body is in control of weight loss and it often has a lot more important things going on sometimes.
Keep doing what was working and don't stress the scale. I learned not to.
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10353600/there-is-no-such-thing-as-a-stall#latest
Also, the only protein bar that I will eat is Primal Kitchen. Cheapest at Thrive Market online store.1 -
Honestly, just find a really good powder. Much lower carbs, very lean, and usually much more delicious and filling (due to the weight of the water) than bars. Example for me: Chocolate Caramel MyProtein, 3g fat, 2g carbs, 38g protein, but that's two scoops, which can make you about 20 ounces of shake.4
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I've been eating Quest bars somewhat often since re-starting keto and my weight loss has been going well. I know some have shared that they cause cravings or other problems but they might be worth a try. I also tried Atkins bars and while I liked them, they were one of the few things I've tried on this WOE that did not agree with my digestive system.0
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I agree. If it was working before, it probably still is. Just give it another week or so and the weight will come off again.
I tend to skip protein bars due to cost and sweeteners. I have insulin resistance and those bars still have more sugars (or sugar alcohols) than I want. I generally go with nuts for a treat, or coffee with coconut oil and a protein powder.... just not too hot or the whey curdles. *shudder*1 -
I was surprised to find that my favorite "meat" bars (Epic lamb), have a whooping 11g net carb content. That's more than 1/3 my day's allowance! I guess that's better than Luna at 20+g. Krave jerky has 12g. So far the lowest net carb bar I've come across is the Kind bar with 9g, and only certain flavors such as "Dark Chocolate Mocha Almond." This also has no sugar alcohols. They do this because they add chicory root fiber.
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I love quest bars but I find they make me hungry and I crave more sweets after eating them. Mission1 bars don't have the same affect on me though. Quest and Mission1 bars have about 4-6g net carbs per bar minus sugar alcohols.1
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I love quest bars as a treat - but there is something in them that can trigger cravings for me.
But, as to the main question, their impact on my weight loss is identical to the weight loss associated with eating/not eating any other food with the same number of calories. As long as the craving trigger doesn't make me eat more than I intended.1 -
I read somewhere that just thinking about a sugary treat is enough to stimulate an insulin response. I look at the packaging of the Quest and Mission1 bars and get turned off by it for this reason. Besides, they both list soluble corn fiber on their list of ingredients, but no mention of non-GMO....
Frankly the Kind bars trigger cravings, too. They're just too sweet! I think I'll stick with and recommend Tanka and Epic bars.0 -
I occasionally have Marigold bars ... https://www.marigoldbars.com/nutritionallabels/. Some have more net carbs than others, but in the range of 5 - 7 net carbs. Natural ingredients, non-gmo. I find they satisfy my sweet tooth without being overly sweet. I usually cut the bars in half and only eat half. I like them better than the Quest bars, and for me most of the Atkins bars are too sweet. Here's a link to them on Amazon. http://amzn.to/2cGaD8v. they are more expensive than Quest or Atkins though. I just recently found them and am working through the combination pack to see which ones I like the best. They come packed in ice and need to be refrigerated. I haven't tried the Tanka or Epic bars yet.0
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The marigold bars look ideal. I like the plain packaging, too. The Tanka & Epic bars are shelf stable. They won't satisfy a sweet tooth. The Epic lamb bar is a bit like eating a slab of butter with a large concentration of chewy lumps in it. (I love it!) But the individually wrapped packages are a beech to open. I usually use the scissor on my pocket knife. Thanks for posting!1
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I love love love Quest bars but at 4g net carbs I can't have them often. I try to keep my limit to around 20g a day. My favorite one is the Smores one but they did just come out with a blueberry muffin one that looks yummy too.
Costco has low carb protein bars as well under their Kirkland signature brand, IIRC a box of 18 was less than $20 and it comes in brownie and cookie dough flavors.1 -
Gallowmere1984 wrote: »Honestly, just find a really good powder. Much lower carbs, very lean, and usually much more delicious and filling (due to the weight of the water) than bars. Example for me: Chocolate Caramel MyProtein, 3g fat, 2g carbs, 38g protein, but that's two scoops, which can make you about 20 ounces of shake.
hi, where do you buy your powder at?0 -
http://m.myprotein.com/home.dept
This is the MyProtein UK site, I am sure they have a US site too. I just spotted protein pancake mix!1 -
I recently tried the Soleil bars at HiHealth. Personal favorite is the Salted Caramel Pecan. At around $3 a bar, they are a bit on the pricey side, but I like their ingredient list and I only use them occasionally.
http://www.hihealth.com/brands/soleil.html0 -
I read somewhere that just thinking about a sugary treat is enough to stimulate an insulin response. I look at the packaging of the Quest and Mission1 bars and get turned off by it for this reason. Besides, they both list soluble corn fiber on their list of ingredients, but no mention of non-GMO....
Frankly the Kind bars trigger cravings, too. They're just too sweet! I think I'll stick with and recommend Tanka and Epic bars.
I wrote to Quest when they were first changing their formulation to a higher fat model and asked about the change in fibre. They specifically said it was NON-GMO corn and that they are Gluten Free although they do not state it on their labels. @53YOWM1 -
Thanks so much, @canadjineh. I bought two but I haven't tried one yet. They were on sale: 2 for $5.0
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I happened upon these (can't even remember how) and I ordered a sample pack http://www.ketobars.com/
I think the bars are delicious!! Very much like a fudge brownie. They are small but that's ok, it's only for a snack. I am going to use them while traveling for work when keto friendly food might not be so easily available.
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Quest bars are a HUGE trigger for sugar cravings for me.0
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@klaak I've also ordered these bars. Very dense and filling when in need of a snack, but very expensive. I told myself I would stop buying them and start making my own lol from what I remember, they are about $2.50 per bar plus shipping costs.
I find when I purchase snack foods, I tend to go way way over calories. I do better by eating 2 big, filling meals per day.1 -
If you have a Fresh Thyme market near you (list of stores in the midwest here), they're offering Raw Rev GLO bars for $.88 this week (possibly a typo in their ad - but the photo clearly shows Raw Rev GLO bars, not the regular Raw Revolution carb bomb).
The PB and sea salt bars are very low in net carbs and taste better - and much less sweet - than the ones from Quest.2 -
My challenge is that I usually avoid a lot of the typical ingredients found in bars: dairy, soy, coconut, PB, anything derived from corn or wheat. But for now I'm making an exception for dairy and coconut. Also, I don't bother with anything coated in chocolate except in winter because the chocolate melts to the wrapper.0
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If you have a Fresh Thyme market near you (list of stores in the midwest here), they're offering Raw Rev GLO bars for $.88 this week (possibly a typo in their ad - but the photo clearly shows Raw Rev GLO bars, not the regular Raw Revolution carb bomb).
The PB and sea salt bars are very low in net carbs and taste better - and much less sweet - than the ones from Quest.
My Fresh Thyme (southern suburbs of Minneapolis/St Paul) had them for $.99-normally $1.79. Stocked up big time! Thanks @RalfLott for the recommendation for these bars!1 -
If you have a Fresh Thyme market near you (list of stores in the midwest here), they're offering Raw Rev GLO bars for $.88 this week (possibly a typo in their ad - but the photo clearly shows Raw Rev GLO bars, not the regular Raw Revolution carb bomb).
The PB and sea salt bars are very low in net carbs and taste better - and much less sweet - than the ones from Quest.
Didn't know there was one in my neighborhood. Going today. Apparently, I dont get out much. My daughter's college swim coach put her on Cliff bars which I am not happy about cause they are so high in sugar. I asked if the athletic nutritionist was aware that she has an issue with too much sugar. She said yes but that is what she was told to eat. Now that I am thinking on this I am wondering if that is what is causing her to throw up at practice.0 -
I can't do protein bars really. They keep me hungry and they send my sugar cravings through the roof. I'd rather just drink a good quality low carb protein shake.1
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@Shadowmf023 for me there is no comparison, drinking something never feels like food, chewing for me is an essential part and why I like bars. I do a protein shake for breaky because I am so NOT a first-meal-of-the-day person. I wish those Raw Rev GLO bars were up here in my neck of the woods. Those are seriously inexpensive!
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canadjineh wrote: »@Shadowmf023 for me there is no comparison, drinking something never feels like food, chewing for me is an essential part and why I like bars. I do a protein shake for breaky because I am so NOT a first-meal-of-the-day person. I wish those Raw Rev GLO bars were up here in my neck of the woods. Those are seriously inexpensive!
@canadjineh Truth be told, the only time I really drink a shake now is after my workout. The rest of the time I prefer getting my protein from meat, fish and eggs.
Okay, except this morning, I made a 'bulletproof protein shake', with some added coconut oil. That actually keeps me satiated for a long while. I was too lazy to cook breakfast. Lol0 -
@Shadowmf023 Truth be told, I'm too lazy to do any major cooking at lunch,
. I only like to cook dinner really well since that's the meal my hubby and I share. I eat a 1 AM snack while on shift - sometimes it's a bar because I drive a patrol car and walk a beat so other stuff isn't always handy. 0 -
canadjineh wrote: »@Shadowmf023 Truth be told, I'm too lazy to do any major cooking at lunch,. I only like to cook dinner really well since that's the meal my hubby and I share. I eat a 1 AM snack while on shift - sometimes it's a bar because I drive a patrol car and walk a beat so other stuff isn't always handy.
Hey, gotta do what ya gotta do, right?
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canadjineh wrote: »... chewing for me is an essential part and why I like bars.
Since you like to chew, you might be interested in the teachings of Horace Fletcher, aka, "The Great Masticator," which have found favor recent favor in at least one recent study.
I'm hardly surprised you like bars, truth be told.
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If you have a Fresh Thyme market near you (list of stores in the midwest here), they're offering Raw Rev GLO bars for $.88 this week (possibly a typo in their ad - but the photo clearly shows Raw Rev GLO bars, not the regular Raw Revolution carb bomb).
The PB and sea salt bars are very low in net carbs and taste better - and much less sweet - than the ones from Quest.
My Fresh Thyme (southern suburbs of Minneapolis/St Paul) had them for $.99-normally $1.79. Stocked up big time! Thanks @RalfLott for the recommendation for these bars!
Thanks for the reminder....I have been meaning to get there forever! I want to check it out, everything seems so reasonably priced!1
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