Atkins bars for snacks?

I got a few of those at Smoothie King and just really didn't care for them.  Too much of a protein taste for me.

I know i will sound like a broken record to some, but:

If youre looking for a tasty protein source, give the Syntrax Nectars a try.  I use the Fuzzy Navel flavor, and mix it with 12oz of Vitamin Water ZERO.  I use a litte extra water, and it tastes exactly like an orange drink.  Sunny D comes to mind, but slightly thinner in consistancy.

Also, the Vitamin Water ZERO adds nothing bad to it, and also adds a little extra flavor.  you can use any flavor of the Vitamin Water ZERO.  I have never gotten the protein "after taste" when I mix them as I describe.

Vita Ladys website has MANY many inexpensive samples you can try so that way you wont have to buy the whole 2.2 lb tub.

Where do you buy the Syntrax Nectars??

Duhhh... Vita Ladys website?  Thanks.

IMO Bars have a place in a diet and as except in certain cases snacks aren't one.  Yes they are protein based put you can get a lower calorie protein based snack in many other things that will probably stay with you much longer.

Bars are good for:
post workout protein source
meal replacements
protein or calorie supplements - some people have a higher minimum calorie or protein limit.

I think that in post op life sometimes we miss being able to have the sweet treats so we turn to "Good Treats"  and belive that protein bars are a good treat.  If your using protein bars to replace your craving for a snickers then it is time to take a deeper look at what is causing the cravings.  The fact that Atkins now has Protein snacks with as little as 4g of protein (I think that is the one I saw) and over 100 calories shows there is a move towards this thinking in both manufacturers and consumers.

Actually, I use them for the protein and not necessarily a craving.  I live in a very rural area in Mississippi so it's pretty much an hour drive anywhere to get to a vitamin or nutrition store.  I order some stuff online but I haven't found anything there I like and that gets expensive.  I have a hard time getting all my protein in every day unless I do non stop shakes and can only stomach so many of those.

With a decent powder 2 shakes made with milk should give you almost your 60g.  I know everyone is different in the tastes for protein powders but I know a few people that had issues and then tried the GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey.  You can buy smaller bags and they have a fairly decent return policy.  You can order online or most malls typically have a GNC  store.

I use the Adkins bars as well as the Pure Protien bars I can fin at Wally world  for breakfast and have no trouble with them. I usually eat slowy at my desk at work, takes me about 30 - 45 min to finish one.  Have never had a issue with them though.

We had surgery the same day!

I LOVE the Atkins caramel peanut bars--I use them as "treats" when everyone else is chowing down on ice cream and candy...