LUNA BARS! "nutrition bar for Women."

EthanJeremiahsMama
EthanJeremiahsMama Posts: 534 Member
edited October 3 in Food and Nutrition
Hey ladies. What are your reviews on Luna bars? I picked up a few from Trader Joes today.. the white choc. macadamia. A few of my friends eat this for a snack but is this... good or bad for you? I love snack bars on the go but definitely do not want to be eating a bar that isn't good for me. So just wanted a few reviews! Thanks :)
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  • adventuring
    adventuring Posts: 178
    I eat them as a quick way to get protein. I don't see anything wrong with them. I don't really understand the question, honestly. You have all the nutritional information and the ingredients, so I think you have this info already. No offense, of course. What exactly are you asking?
  • sc1572
    sc1572 Posts: 2,309 Member
    Just like all other granola bars, they're fine in moderation! I used to use them as my snacks, or even desserts.
  • Lolamako
    Lolamako Posts: 89 Member
    Health wise, I'm sure I could "spend" my calories on better food. That being said, they are a nice treat for me, they're kinda candy barish, and I feel like I'm getting something junky and fun. I really, REALLY, like the new chocolate covered coconut one!
  • Rachaelluvszipped
    Rachaelluvszipped Posts: 768 Member
    I use to eat this before as a quick pre-workout...loved this one the white choc. macadamia...especially and the lemon bar as well...I don't think there's any problem with it.. if your asking if its an empty calorie concern..no, it has its nutrients..it really helped me prior to a workout.. and sometimes even a post workout snack as well...

    I like the Clif bars as well!! :wink:
  • missballast
    missballast Posts: 10
    I suppose it really depends on what you want out of them. If you are truly thinking a light snack the luna bar might not be the best option, depending on your calorie goal for the day that may be almost 1/4 of your daily allotment. Maybe a FiberOne bar or the Cascadian Farm granola bars. There are all around 150 calories with about 5g of protein. I generally eat one of these on my way home before doing my workout. Sometimes I add a banana. If you are looking for something to replace a muffin from your local coffee shop the luna bar is probably a better option.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I prefer the Luna Protein bars. They're under 200 calories and they taste just like candy bars. The cookie dough are my favorite. They're a great way to get a high protein snack and they're a great substitute for candy. They're full of vitamins and minerals. They're really no different than a protein shake.
  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    I suppose it really depends on what you want out of them. If you are truly thinking a light snack the luna bar might not be the best option, depending on your calorie goal for the day that may be almost 1/4 of your daily allotment. Maybe a FiberOne bar or the Cascadian Farm granola bars. There are all around 150 calories with about 5g of protein. I generally eat one of these on my way home before doing my workout. Sometimes I add a banana. If you are looking for something to replace a muffin from your local coffee shop the luna bar is probably a better option.

    Luna bars aren't 1/4 of anyone's daily calorie allotment, they're under 200 calories.
  • risefromruin
    risefromruin Posts: 483 Member
    I don't think they're bad for you. Of course, it's always better to eat something you've prepared yourself than out of a package. I commute to school and I've also got pretty severe food intolerances so I have to bring my lunch with me. Bars are about the easiest thing to bring. I can't have Luna bars but I eat Lara bars all the time. They're so simple, just nuts, dates, and sometimes chocolate or other types of fruit in them. Can't get more simple than that...so I usually go with those.
  • MindyBlack
    MindyBlack Posts: 954 Member
    I am a fan. I have such a sweet tooth and in the past have had issues with binging late at night. The Luna bars are low glycemic and do not seem to cause me to crave more, that is a huge accomplishment. I save enough calories to eat one every night along with a glass of milk. I rarely use them as a meal replacement. Once or twice when it would have meant not eating at all I have had them for a meal.
    So far so good. I am continuing to lose weight, have not binged and when I have a craving for something sweet I know I can hold off because I have a treat to look forward to.
    My favorite flavors are Peppermint, Caramel Nut Brownie and Lemon Zest.
  • MindyBlack
    MindyBlack Posts: 954 Member
    I suppose it really depends on what you want out of them. If you are truly thinking a light snack the luna bar might not be the best option, depending on your calorie goal for the day that may be almost 1/4 of your daily allotment. Maybe a FiberOne bar or the Cascadian Farm granola bars. There are all around 150 calories with about 5g of protein. I generally eat one of these on my way home before doing my workout. Sometimes I add a banana. If you are looking for something to replace a muffin from your local coffee shop the luna bar is probably a better option.

    Most Luna Bars have 180 calories, some 190. Anyone who is eating 720 calories a day has bigger problems than Luna Bars.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    . A few of my friends eat this for a snack but is this... good or bad for you? I love snack bars on the go but definitely do not want to be eating a bar that isn't good for me.

    ::sigh::

    no single food is good or bad in the context of a varied diet that is mostly whole foods or minimally processed. what makes a food good or bad?
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Not sure if they're good or bad for you, but the lemon ones are good.
  • Troll
    Troll Posts: 922 Member
    i have tried 8 flavors. Threw them all away after one bite. Most disgusting things ever.
  • Gemnildy
    Gemnildy Posts: 124 Member
    Funny.. I just picked one up to try today! They looked healthy enough. My other favorite is Tiger's Milk Protien bars. They are a little highre in calories but I really have gotten the benefit from them as a post-workout snack!
  • Lolamako
    Lolamako Posts: 89 Member
    A *slightly* lower calorie option is the Cliff Z Bars, they're aimed at kids. They are about 130 calories. I like the chocolate brownie one the best.
  • cheshirequeen
    cheshirequeen Posts: 1,324 Member
    peanut butter cookie. yummy.
  • christine24t
    christine24t Posts: 6,063 Member
    I really like them!
  • rc630
    rc630 Posts: 310 Member
    I have to eat a bar for lunch 2 days/week and I used to eat Luna Bars. They would keep me decently full (I leave at 9:30 and don't get home until 4 so I'd have to eat one while walking between classes) but they would sometimes give me stomach troubles so I started eating Clif Mojo bars instead, which don't upset my stomach as much. I really like the Peppermint Stick and Cookies n Cream flavors, though I found the Blueberry Crisp one disappointing.
  • Punkedpoetess
    Punkedpoetess Posts: 633 Member
    I like eating these as well as Clif bars sometimes on the go or as a snack/mini meal. My favorite flavor currently is the chocolate dipped coconut (that one is amazing and a good candy bar substitute to me). I also like the chocolate peppermint stick, Caramel Nut Brownie, White Chocolate Macademia, and Iced Oatmeal Raisin a lot.
  • trishlambert
    trishlambert Posts: 213 Member
    I LOVE the Luna Chocolate Peppermint Stick. It's the closest I can come to a Girl Scout Thin Mint cookie. I eat it as a treat, the same way I used to eat cookies or a candy bar. I don't eat it every day, maybe once or twice a week. It's a satisfying afternoon tea, dunked in herbal peppermint tea! Haven't tried any of the other flavors.
  • B3Streeter
    B3Streeter Posts: 292 Member
    LOVE the chocolate cherry almond protein luna bars. they are my favorite, but I havent tried a kind that I didn't like
  • maremare312
    maremare312 Posts: 1,143 Member
    They are the one bar that hurts my jaw to chew. It's weird!
  • LexieSweetheart
    LexieSweetheart Posts: 793 Member
    Just had the cookie dough. It was pretty good like eating a candy bar.
  • chicklet846
    chicklet846 Posts: 13
    I prefer Lara bars myself! To me they are like candy. And also the Clif kids bars.
  • calibri
    calibri Posts: 439 Member
    How are they "for women"? Do they have some kind of special nutrients only females can metabolise? Or are they simply just packaged in colours that a marketing team determined would be attractive to women? I've never actually seen these before, it's an honest question.
  • ohhbee2012
    ohhbee2012 Posts: 17
    Iced oatmeal raisin..Peanut butter cookie..nuf said.
  • sprinkies
    sprinkies Posts: 309 Member
    i think luna bars are disgusting. i like the oatmeal ones only. i much prefer balance bars. i LOVE the almond brownie one. in fact, i'll have to go get some of those tomorrow.
  • calliope_music
    calliope_music Posts: 1,242 Member
    i like them, but prefer to eat the Luna protein bars before a workout. (or after)
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Women can keep Luna bars, Men have Dr. Pepper Ten...It's not for women.
  • NoDairy
    NoDairy Posts: 88
    Ewww they are soy bars.. eat them once a blue moon but dont get hooked.. i stand by the claims that soy does no women good..
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