Luna bars...good or bad?

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  • marie_2454
    marie_2454 Posts: 881 Member
    I buy them all the time now! I actually like all the flavors I've tried, but my favorites are the iced oatmeal, peanut butter cookie, lemon, and blueberry ones. They're almost always on sale at Dillons for $1 each. I hate taking pills of any sort, but have a little bit of an iron deficiency, but when I take these I get all my iron and don't feel tired. Definitely worth it, at least to me! I don't really care for the protein ones though, just because I don't really care for the smooshy texture.
  • Meganleigh298
    Meganleigh298 Posts: 2 Member
    I personally love them! And if you're obsessed with peanut butter like me try the peanut butter cookie Luna bar. Its my all time favorite!! ????
  • kowajenn
    kowajenn Posts: 274 Member
    I love the Lemon Zest one. So good, but too many carbs for me on most days (I do better if I keep the carbs under 100g per day). I have one here and there though.
  • graysmom2005
    graysmom2005 Posts: 1,882 Member
    IMO waaaaay too much sugar, and carbs...but mostly sugar. I'd rather have a Snickers that tastes good. If I'm looking for a protein bar, I do Quest and the occasional Think Thin.
  • graysmom2005
    graysmom2005 Posts: 1,882 Member
    I'd rather eat a real candy bar.

    Wouldnt everyone in the world rather have a real candy bar?? We are trying to be better... make substitutions where we can... :noway:

    I think their point is that Luna bars aren't far off from candy bars nutritionally except for a bit more protein. The sugar is super high in these.
  • HeyGoRun
    HeyGoRun Posts: 550 Member
    Just because they are soy based I buy one once in a while, they are good though especially the coconut one.
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I like Luna bars, but not the protein ones so much. I really wish they would make one with less sugar. And not with a sugar substitute, just less sugar, because they are super sweet. Haven't tried a flavor I don't like:) Sometimes I get the minis, 'cause I want a smaller "treat".
  • highervibes
    highervibes Posts: 2,219 Member
    I prefer the Quest Bars for the protein and fibre, otherwise like a PP I'd have a Snickers etc.
  • scookiemonster
    scookiemonster Posts: 175 Member
    Love luna bars. Since going gluten free, I can't have the regular ones anymore, but the luna protein bars (I second the recommendation for the cookie dough flavor - awesome!) are definitely a life saver for me when I need something easy that I can stash in my purse in case of emergencies.

    Lara bars are pretty awesome too.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    I'll grab a Luna bar (especally caramel nut brownie) in a pinch when I don't have time for real food, and they're pretty good for the occasional pre-workout fuel snack. I couldn't eat them as a regular staple, though. They make me belch some kind of metallic flavor and I get a headache if I eat them too many days in a row. Also, they're not that great as a protein supplement gram-for-calorie compared with real food. Even an egg has twice the protein for fewer calories.
  • thisgirlsonfire
    thisgirlsonfire Posts: 34 Member
    There is a reason I manufacture my own health bar that is sold locally at my grocery stores in my area (Dorothy lane market). Simple ingredients (13 to be exact) 100% Natural. And, Flour free!!
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