Too much sugar!!!

pure protein bars only have about 3 grams of sugar
they are really good to

a banana and an apple. They probably have a lot of sugar too, but they're a whole lot better than any bar.

[Feel free to substitute your favorite fruit]

Also, there are lots of other on-the-go breakfasts that are super healthy. I make overnight oats in a jar, then grab the jar and a spoon on my way out the door.
http://www.skinnytaste.com/2012/06/skinny-overnight-oats-in-jar.html [also substitute your fave stuff]

pure protein bars only have about 3 grams of sugar
they are really good to

MMMMMM I absolutely love the peanut butter chocolate ones. My friend swears by the peanut butter and jelly ones (but that concept is a bit out of my comfort zone).

I like to munch on Think Thin protein bars... they are sugar free, gluten free, and dairy free. It has sugar alcohols, but it's not the same... that helps to keep your blood sugar from spiking.

www.thinkproducts.com


I usually don't care for a lot of protein bars, but Think thin are my absolute favorite and help keep me full

For starters, what do you consider "too much sugar"?

Secondly, there are plenty of fast alternatives to bars. No food is good or bad on its own right... you have to look at how it fits into the bigger picture of calories and nutrition you're eating each day. That said, I'd sooner opt for a whey shake and a piece of fruit than I would a bar. That's just my personal preference though.

I consider 11g too much sugar for breakfast. I have the whey protein for shakes but I can make them in the morning 3 days out of 5 because I leave so early I can't run the blender (I have 4 minor children). Thats why I go for bars; they fill me up and are easy for on the go.

A better question...

Why is 11 grams too much for breakfast?

I'm sorry to ask questions like this, but I've been doing this a long time and find that most people are stressing out over and basing decisions on irrational beliefs. Understandably so, too, considering how our media and fitness culture loves to perpetuate soundbite science and absolutes in an effort to push agendas and sales.

I guess I should have added that I have quite a few allergies.

Banana's
Peanuts
milk (any product made out of milk/dairy)
eggs

Any suggestions?

ETA: I just looked up how much sugar is in an apple and its 11g per medium Gala apple. :sad:

okay this is just my opinion but you really need to chill on the freaking out about sugar. the sugar from apples isnt even a big deal i eat 3 apples a day minimum

Maybe I should quit worrying about it. The only reason I brough it up is because MFP set my limit at 27g per day. So 11g for breakfast alone would be alot. Maybe I shouldn't worry about it?

Well Try to avoid REFINED sugars, like in candy bars, cookies, etc. Natural sugars are okay, if not in excess (because remember, sugar of any type spikes your blood sugar, making you hungrier and crave more carbs since they digest pretty quickly). MFP doesn't differentiate between natural sugars, such as found in fruit, versus refined ones found in junk

I guess I should have added that I have quite a few allergies.

Banana's
Peanuts
milk (any product made out of milk/dairy)
eggs

Any suggestions?

ETA: I just looked up how much sugar is in an apple and its 11g per medium Gala apple. :sad:

okay this is just my opinion but you really need to chill on the freaking out about sugar. the sugar from apples isnt even a big deal i eat 3 apples a day minimum

Maybe I should quit worrying about it. The only reason I brough it up is because MFP set my limit at 27g per day. So 11g for breakfast alone would be alot. Maybe I shouldn't worry about it?

exactly 27 grams of sugar is soo little id say your fine at about 55 even 65 as long as your not eating a bunch of cookies and candy bars dont even count sugar

No I don't eat a lot of candy/cookies/cake/pie. In fact I don't like a lot of it. I did have 1 thin mint last night. It satisfied my sweet tooth.

So the sugar in my bar, I shouldn't worry about it?

if your only having one bar and not eating a bunch of processed sugar its not a big deal

Great article! Answers all of the questions.

Thank you!

On Sunday nights, I boil 5 eggs and store them in the fridge for the week. Every morning, I have a very quick /healthy breakfast (large brown Trader Joe's eggs have no sugar). You can always add a fruit or something. Just an idea!