Special K protein bars?

Happycat
on 9/22/08 10:08 am - Midwest City, OK

It depends on how many carbs and how much sugar they have.  I think I checked the package and decided they weren't tiny tummy worthy.  They want us to keep the sugars below 5 grams in a bar.  I use Pure Protein bars and occasionally a South Beach cereal bar (the 140 cal ones.)

I have maintained for one year at this point.  I am steady at -120 pounds.  =)
40 pounds lost pre-op    
Patiurple
on 9/22/08 10:30 am - Wheatland, OK
I tried the Special K bars before surgery for me they dont have enough protein to make it worth me eatting them.As for the protein meal replacement shakes and protein supplement shakes the former has the nutrition in them as a meal would. The later does not. On the OWLO program we are to get protein thru a meal replacment and by food. I calculated in order to get all the protein I am required to have..125 grams I would have to eat about every 20 minutes. For me I have more to do then just eat.
The amount of sugar is less than 5 or 7 grams per serving...I just buy low carb slim fast my supplement is either Body fortress or matrix... that is when I can "stomach" them..I get nauseated when I use them all the time...
being healthy has its rewards....take the challenge and just do it
(deactivated member)
on 9/22/08 10:58 am

The protein in the special K bar wasn't a good enough "bargain" for the caloires-90 calories-for 110 calories I can get 22 grams with Matrix supplement and a whole lot less carbs.

WW=Weight Wise, OWLO = Oklahoma Weight Loss Options.  I'm a lap bander, so sugar doesn't necessarily make me dump, I just don't like to ingest a lot of it-empty calories.

Every practice is going to have slightly different protocols, so it's best to ask the NUT for anything major=but I do enjoy discussions here too.  I'm like Glitter-I'm picky about what I'll spend my tummy space on. 

GlitterGal
on 9/22/08 1:15 pm - Edmond, OK
I think they will tell you that Special K bars are just slightly better than a candy bar and not good nutrition.  But I'm hoping I'm wrong!  Let me know what they tell you!
Shelly S.
on 9/22/08 2:29 pm - Stillwater, OK
VSG on 12/13/12
Are you using the new special K protein bars with 10g of protein instead of 4? I have tried to look up the calories and sugar in them, but for some reason my computer does not like their website!

Shelly

 

    

    
Lyntoral
on 9/23/08 1:12 am - Norman, OK
When they came out with their bars and their water I asked Chris, my nut, and she said NOOOOOO -- too much sugar !  Keep looking.  Atkins has some that do better.

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