Quest bars...not so fast!
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More integrity from Quest.
Ha ha!
http://www.leanitup.com/report-makers-quest-bars-sued-mislabeling-allegedly-overstated-fiber-750/
Because I'm bored I even went and looked at this... Did you even read the whole thing? Cause here's a part taken from the link you posted:
"But let’s pretend for second, hypothetically, that the claims ARE true. Even then, it doesn’t change my opinion of Quest Bars AT ALL from a nutritional PoV (ethics aside).
The primary claim is a drastic overstatement of fiber content. Personally, I eat Quest bars — and I believe most others do, too — because they’re a clean, HQ protein delivery mechanism. The fiber is a nice little added bonus; like the sprinkles on top of a decadent red velvet cupcake. But they have so many other strong pluses — low sugar, HQ protein content, extremely clean ingredients, and a stevia sweetened line — that even if you cut the fiber down from 17g to 5g, they’d still be marginally better than almost every other protein bar anyway.
And if you’re worried about a potentially *unthinkable* 20% jump in calories, it’s a net increase from 170 to 204 per bar. 34 calories. Gasp.
The Bottom Line: Keep your Quest Bars and continue eating them without thinking twice about it."
A company that lies about one thing, is sure to lie about others. I was just putting out info I found. Eat whatever makes you happy.
What part of "Tested by independent lab on their own accord, product contains what label says" do you not grasp?
Obviously, everything.0 -
I was just putting out info I found.
No, you were stirring up *kitten*. You added an opinion to the 'info' you'd found.
They aren't as good for you as you think.0 -
More integrity from Quest.
Ha ha!
http://www.leanitup.com/report-makers-quest-bars-sued-mislabeling-allegedly-overstated-fiber-750/
Because I'm bored I even went and looked at this... Did you even read the whole thing? Cause here's a part taken from the link you posted:
"But let’s pretend for second, hypothetically, that the claims ARE true. Even then, it doesn’t change my opinion of Quest Bars AT ALL from a nutritional PoV (ethics aside).
The primary claim is a drastic overstatement of fiber content. Personally, I eat Quest bars — and I believe most others do, too — because they’re a clean, HQ protein delivery mechanism. The fiber is a nice little added bonus; like the sprinkles on top of a decadent red velvet cupcake. But they have so many other strong pluses — low sugar, HQ protein content, extremely clean ingredients, and a stevia sweetened line — that even if you cut the fiber down from 17g to 5g, they’d still be marginally better than almost every other protein bar anyway.
And if you’re worried about a potentially *unthinkable* 20% jump in calories, it’s a net increase from 170 to 204 per bar. 34 calories. Gasp.
The Bottom Line: Keep your Quest Bars and continue eating them without thinking twice about it."
A company that lies about one thing, is sure to lie about others. I was just putting out info I found. Eat whatever makes you happy.
Find me a company that does not lie and then we can have a discussion...
You took the words right out of my mouth…
So OP, if you don't eat foods from companies that you claim lie…is there anything you can actually eat?0 -
More integrity from Quest.
Ha ha!
http://www.leanitup.com/report-makers-quest-bars-sued-mislabeling-allegedly-overstated-fiber-750/
Because I'm bored I even went and looked at this... Did you even read the whole thing? Cause here's a part taken from the link you posted:
"But let’s pretend for second, hypothetically, that the claims ARE true. Even then, it doesn’t change my opinion of Quest Bars AT ALL from a nutritional PoV (ethics aside).
The primary claim is a drastic overstatement of fiber content. Personally, I eat Quest bars — and I believe most others do, too — because they’re a clean, HQ protein delivery mechanism. The fiber is a nice little added bonus; like the sprinkles on top of a decadent red velvet cupcake. But they have so many other strong pluses — low sugar, HQ protein content, extremely clean ingredients, and a stevia sweetened line — that even if you cut the fiber down from 17g to 5g, they’d still be marginally better than almost every other protein bar anyway.
And if you’re worried about a potentially *unthinkable* 20% jump in calories, it’s a net increase from 170 to 204 per bar. 34 calories. Gasp.
The Bottom Line: Keep your Quest Bars and continue eating them without thinking twice about it."
A company that lies about one thing, is sure to lie about others. I was just putting out info I found. Eat whatever makes you happy.
Maybe you should learn that you should read the entire article before thinking it backs up your claim.
I will continue to eat what makes me happy, fits my macros as it seems to have worked pretty well for me so far. Not living in a delusional state that doesn't think companies or people are going to twist things to make themselves look better... kind of like what you attempted to do here but failed at.0 -
Anything that comes as a "bar" wrapped in plastic is going to be highly processed and by definition not "clean".
It's a fancier version of a Snickers bar - treat it in the context of your macros and obladi oblada....0 -
So then don't eat them... what is the freaking problem?? :huh: :huh: :huh: :huh: :noway:0
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MRW reading the article...
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The only thing that really annoys me about Quest bars is the fact that most of them contain almonds, which are deadly to me. There are only a couple of flavors that I can eat. I do like those flavors that I can eat, though. I just wish I could try some different ones. Oh well.0
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The only thing that really annoys me about Quest bars is the fact that most of them contain almonds, which are deadly to me. There are only a couple of flavors that I can eat. I do like those flavors that I can eat, though. I just wish I could try some different ones. Oh well.
See now THAT ^^, that right there is a valid reason to avoid a food. As for the rest, I've never understood the need to make something as basic as EATING FOOD more difficult then it has to be.0 -
Anything that comes as a "bar" wrapped in plastic is going to be highly processed and by definition not "clean".
It's a fancier version of a Snickers bar - treat it in the context of your macros and obladi oblada....
Hahahaha.....yeah....Snickers bars are cheaper, too.....:bigsmile:0 -
Quest bars are awesome cause the alternatives taste like .. well worse than chalk.
Too bad they are so expensive.0 -
I'm just not a fan of sugar alcohols, so that is what keeps me away from protein bars in general. I'm OK with artificial sweeteners, but sugar alcohols pack a few extra calories than necessary (in my opinion, just my opinion perhaps) and those calories...as an alcohol, are not conducive to very usable energy. So I just fail to really see the point. Again, just my opinion on sugar alcohols. I know many think they are freaking great, and for them they obviously are.0
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I have yet to find a bar that fooducate doesn't give a poor score. I believe that one of the main reasons is because bars have so many ingredients and their logic is, " When is the last time you've made a meal with ___ amount of ingredients" At that point you need to realize their reasoning is stupid for bars. That's pretty much when I stopped using the app for the most part.
I had my first quest bar last week. They're pricy so and don't really fit in my budget. THEY ARE AMAZING! I got the cookies n cream one and microwaved it for a bit - omgsogood. Will def be buying more here and there when I can afford them.0 -
The first rule of fight club SHOULD be:
Don't state information about Quest bars.
First rule of posting is "KNOW THY AUDIENCE"
Second rule is avoid butthurt0 -
They are totally healthy for me....because my diet consists of more than them....chocolate chip cookie dough for life!! Make sure you put them in the microwave for like 25 seconds.0
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The only thing that really annoys me about Quest bars is the fact that most of them contain almonds, which are deadly to me. There are only a couple of flavors that I can eat. I do like those flavors that I can eat, though. I just wish I could try some different ones. Oh well.
See now THAT ^^, that right there is a valid reason to avoid a food. As for the rest, I've never understood the need to make something as basic as EATING FOOD more difficult then it has to be.
I can't have the vast majority of them because of ingredients as well. I have a medical condition that is very food sensitive so I have to be super careful or I end up curled into a ball in pain. Not fun. So, I would love to be able to try them and give them a chance, but I can't. Oh well.0 -
*takes bite from Quest Cookies and Cream bar*
Saturday entertainment ya'll.0 -
More integrity from Quest.
Ha ha!
http://www.leanitup.com/report-makers-quest-bars-sued-mislabeling-allegedly-overstated-fiber-750/
Even if they were overstating the amount of fiber, I guarantee it's enough.0 -
More integrity from Quest.
Ha ha!
http://www.leanitup.com/report-makers-quest-bars-sued-mislabeling-allegedly-overstated-fiber-750/
Because I'm bored I even went and looked at this... Did you even read the whole thing? Cause here's a part taken from the link you posted:
"But let’s pretend for second, hypothetically, that the claims ARE true. Even then, it doesn’t change my opinion of Quest Bars AT ALL from a nutritional PoV (ethics aside).
The primary claim is a drastic overstatement of fiber content. Personally, I eat Quest bars — and I believe most others do, too — because they’re a clean, HQ protein delivery mechanism. The fiber is a nice little added bonus; like the sprinkles on top of a decadent red velvet cupcake. But they have so many other strong pluses — low sugar, HQ protein content, extremely clean ingredients, and a stevia sweetened line — that even if you cut the fiber down from 17g to 5g, they’d still be marginally better than almost every other protein bar anyway.
And if you’re worried about a potentially *unthinkable* 20% jump in calories, it’s a net increase from 170 to 204 per bar. 34 calories. Gasp.
The Bottom Line: Keep your Quest Bars and continue eating them without thinking twice about it."
A company that lies about one thing, is sure to lie about others. I was just putting out info I found. Eat whatever makes you happy.
Nice recovery, bra.0 -
I love fanboys. Enjoy your snacks.
Enjoy your stick-poked hornet's nest.0
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