Protein Bars?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I'm not sure I would compare net carbs to gravity. There's a lot of debate about whether the net carbs thing is legit. I think some people can eat more carbs than others and stay in ketosis. With that said, I do think that Fiber is a good thing. I do well with Fiber from lower-carb veggies.

Unfortunately you're right....everything is debatable it seems, especially in regards to health and nutrition. I don't know if I've ever been in ketosis, but I do try to keep my carbs down, and I do subtract the fiber because it does not raise blood sugar levels the way non fibrous high GI carbs do. I'm highly sensitive and insulin resistent so I have to be careful about those starches and sugars.

[TES 858]

Unfortunately you're right....everything is debatable it seems, especially in regards to health and nutrition. I don't know if I've ever been in ketosis, but I do try to keep my carbs down, and I do subtract the fiber because it does not raise blood sugar levels the way non fibrous high GI carbs do. I'm highly sensitive and insulin resistent so I have to be careful about those starches and sugars.

I'm not diabetic, but the ADA recommends subtracting half the fiber in certain types of foods for diabetic people to track their carbs. I have heard that some (most?) co's that make Protein bars add in "pseudo" forms of fiber so they can label themselves as having lower net carb counts but that the forms of fiber they add may not be all that beneficial. Anyhow, what you are doing clearly works for you, so I would say just keep on doing it! Interesting topic though.

[No game 14,437]

I don't do the net carb thing myself, I hate math!

But really it just feels like marketing at its best.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I'm not diabetic, but the ADA recommends subtracting half the fiber in certain types of foods for diabetic people to track their carbs. I have heard that some (most?) co's that make Protein bars add in "pseudo" forms of fiber so they can label themselves as having lower net carb counts but that the forms of fiber they add may not be all that beneficial. Anyhow, what you are doing clearly works for you, so I would say just keep on doing it! Interesting topic though.

It's crazy the scams they will pull. As I said I rarely eat Protein Bars. Most of my fiber comes from veggies and fiber one. Now fiber one is a processed food, and I'm not big on those, but for this one thing I make an exception. Their fiber is the real deal. I have learned the hard way, it is real.

[TES 858]

Butter, I started eating Fiber one occasionally bc of your recommendation, and it works like a charm. Thanks.

[butterfly_gal 151]

Butter, I started eating Fiber one occasionally bc of your recommendation, and it works like a charm. Thanks.

I started eating a high fiber Cereal because it was mentioned to help Constipation as well. I am glad I did. I eat fiber plus twice a week and it works like a charm. The carbs are high, but I adjust the rest of the day and it is worth it to not have BM issues.

[DonRodolfo 1,416]

Does anyone eat Protein bars and if so what are your favorites? Does anyone do Luna bars?

I tried my first Quest Protein Bar today because of this thread and I gotta say they're my favorite so far. I got the Peanut Butter and chocolate at a nearby GNC but could only finish half of it. I like the flavor and I'm okay that it doesn't taste overly sweet. Will probably try that apple pie next.

[amytug 996]

Ugh. Our little towns gn shut down. Sigh