Bariatric Buddy
Need More FIBER? I found it!
RNY on 01/03/12
I was having trouble with constipation post-op and found out that a my daily intake of fiber was very low. I was told by doctor that the normal daily value for fiber is 25 to 30 total grams per day and to try to at least reach that for normal bowel movements. I searched the Internet, medical sites, and food labels and finally found one that has 48% of daily fiber per bar and actually tastes good (and I had to try some yucky ones to find these)! What is this amazing snack?
The GNU BAR!
GNU has its own site and offers a sampler deal for first time customers, letting you choose 5 of their 7 flavors, one bar each, for $7.95 plus free shipping (as of today, though this offer may change). Orders of single bars, 5 packs, and 16 packs are available and you can even join a fiber of the month club to have 30 or more bars automatically shipped monthly. But try the flavors one bar at a time first; I liked some better than others. They 3 new flavors are being introduced in a couple weeks as well. My favorites so far are Chocolate Brownie and Banana Walnut. They have nutrition panels on the bars themselves and on the order site. The bars are thin, not bulky, and very moist so I found them easy to eat and digest. I pasted Chocolate Brownie bar nutrition panel below.
Check them out at
http://www.gnufoods.com
All opinions above are my own of course so decide for yourself and let me know what you think!
The GNU BAR!
GNU has its own site and offers a sampler deal for first time customers, letting you choose 5 of their 7 flavors, one bar each, for $7.95 plus free shipping (as of today, though this offer may change). Orders of single bars, 5 packs, and 16 packs are available and you can even join a fiber of the month club to have 30 or more bars automatically shipped monthly. But try the flavors one bar at a time first; I liked some better than others. They 3 new flavors are being introduced in a couple weeks as well. My favorites so far are Chocolate Brownie and Banana Walnut. They have nutrition panels on the bars themselves and on the order site. The bars are thin, not bulky, and very moist so I found them easy to eat and digest. I pasted Chocolate Brownie bar nutrition panel below.
Check them out at
http://www.gnufoods.com
All opinions above are my own of course so decide for yourself and let me know what you think!
Amount Per Serving | |
Calories 140 | Calories from Fat 35 |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 4g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
Trans Fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 30mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate 30g | 10% |
Dietary Fiber 12g | 48% |
Soluble Fiber 8g | |
Insoluble Fiber 4g | |
Sugars 9g | |
Other Carbohydrate 9g | |
Protein 4g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 0% |
Vitamin C | 0% |
Calcium | 6% |
Iron | 15% |