Protein Bars

[Guest guest]

Those are probably Govinda's bliss bars. I didn't list them here

because they are lower on protein. The Mojo bar is probably more

like the Govinda's bars in the protein category. They are handy to

have around as snacks though.

> >Several of the Clif bar energy bars with organic ingredients are

> >close. The Mojo and Builder's bar are also from the Clif bar

> >people. I like the Builder's bar because of the high protein

> >content. The organic food bar is probably the most legal.

> >

> >Cheryl

>

> Not a protein bar, but I've seen some bars that only have compliant

> ingredients. And usually no more than 5 at that. They use dates as

> the base and nuts and dried fruit. Can't remember the manufacturer

> right now.

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>

> >They are by Post and they are called " Carb Well "

> high protein cereal bars. They are 140 calories/Total Fat 5g/Total

> Carbs 15g/Protein 10g.

>

I use them in a pinch. They aren't great but aren't horrible either.

Better bars would be some of the Detour/U-Turn/One-way or Odyssey

bars.

Colleen

[Guest guest]

I eat protein bars from shaklee. It's funny how everyone is talking

about peanut butter... Well, these protein bars have peanut butter

in them I love them.

They are 200 calories/Total Fat 4.5g/TotalCarbs 23g/Protein 15g.

> >

> > >They are by Post and they are called " Carb Well "

> > high protein cereal bars. They are 140 calories/Total Fat

5g/Total

> > Carbs 15g/Protein 10g.

> >

>

> I use them in a pinch. They aren't great but aren't horrible

either.

> Better bars would be some of the Detour/U-Turn/One-way or Odyssey

> bars.

>

> Colleen

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Thank you !

I just whanted to check that it would be for

educational issues.

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,

I posted a similar question perhaps a

couple months ago and got varying opinions regarding protein bars.

Since that time, I have been encouraging patients

to wait at least 3 months after surgery to use them. I encourage them to be

used between meals – like their protein drinks are. I do tell them that I

am not a big fan of protein bars b/c they are often glorified candy bars! I

encourage them to find ones with less than 200 kcal and at least 15g protein.

I have found even though I would rather

patients eat protein rich foods – that sometimes for instance if a pt. is

going to school or is traveling – that a protein bar is better for them

than other options. So I don’t bring them up, but if patients ask I tell

them the above guidelines and encourage them to not use bars on a daily basis.

Townsend, RD

Missouri Bariatric Services

From:

[mailto: ]

On Behalf Of Gregoline,

L.

Sent: Monday, September 12, 2005

8:17 AM

'wmdpg@...';

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Subject:

protein bars

Good morning,

I have a question for everyone regarding the use

of protein bara after RNY

surgery. I've had a few patients asking me

if it's okay for them to use

protein bars to help increase their protein

intake. I try to have them

increase their protein through their diet of

course but was wondering when

do you guys recommend it be okay for patients to

use protein bars. Do you

recommend it as a meal replacement or as a snack

between meals? Any body

have recommendations which are good bars to choose

from that you can

purchase in a regular super market such as

Wal-Mart? I've tried the South

Beach bars and Atkins and they're not too

bad. When do you guys tell

patients it's okay to use these, I think I

remember seeing after 3 monts

post-op, is this similar to what you

recommend? One last question, what

about calorie and protein ratio? Thanks in

advance for your help.

Gregoline, RD

Columbus Regional Hospital

(812)376-5287

Columbus, IN 47201

[Guest guest]

,

I recommend the protein drinks as b/t meal " snacks " to boost protein

intake up to their goal level, which I find is impossible to achieve

with food alone unless we had them snacking all day. Once they are on

solid food (after 2 months), I tell them protein bars are OK to

substitute for the drinks as needed, but they are not preferable to the

protein drinks. They tend to have more sugar, sugar alcohols and

saturated fat. I am a big advocate of keeping the patients on a

regimented 3 meals per day (to get the variety of nutrients, tastes,

satisfaction from real food), but feel that if they avoid supplements

altogether, they have to make most of their food intake at meal time be

protein, or they will never take in enough. I would rather they eat

some plant food in each meal, along with a lean protein source, and use

supplements (drinks or bars) to fill in b/t healthy meals.

Simler

ValleyCare Health System

>>> jgregoline@... 09/12/05 06:16AM >>>

Good morning,

I have a question for everyone regarding the use of protein bara after

RNY

surgery. I've had a few patients asking me if it's okay for them to

use

protein bars to help increase their protein intake. I try to have

them

increase their protein through their diet of course but was wondering

when

do you guys recommend it be okay for patients to use protein bars. Do

you

recommend it as a meal replacement or as a snack between meals? Any

body

have recommendations which are good bars to choose from that you can

purchase in a regular super market such as Wal-Mart? I've tried the

South

Beach bars and Atkins and they're not too bad. When do you guys tell

patients it's okay to use these, I think I remember seeing after 3

monts

post-op, is this similar to what you recommend? One last question,

what

about calorie and protein ratio? Thanks in advance for your help.

Gregoline, RD

Columbus Regional Hospital

(812)376-5287

Columbus, IN 47201

[Guest guest]

I would think this would be one of those things that would differ between bypass pts and band pts.

Re: protein bars

,I recommend the protein drinks as b/t meal "snacks" to boost proteinintake up to their goal level, which I find is impossible to achievewith food alone unless we had them snacking all day. Once they are onsolid food (after 2 months), I tell them protein bars are OK tosubstitute for the drinks as needed, but they are not preferable to theprotein drinks. They tend to have more sugar, sugar alcohols andsaturated fat. I am a big advocate of keeping the patients on aregimented 3 meals per day (to get the variety of nutrients, tastes,satisfaction from real food), but feel that if they avoid supplementsaltogether, they have to make most of their food intake at meal time beprotein, or they will never take in enough. I would rather they eatsome plant food in each meal, along with a lean protein source, and usesupplements (drinks or bars) to fill in b/t healthy meals. SimlerValleyCare Health System>>> jgregoline@... 09/12/05 06:16AM >>>Good morning,I have a question for everyone regarding the use of protein bara afterRNYsurgery. I've had a few patients asking me if it's okay for them touseprotein bars to help increase their protein intake. I try to havethemincrease their protein through their diet of course but was wonderingwhendo you guys recommend it be okay for patients to use protein bars. Doyourecommend it as a meal replacement or as a snack between meals? Anybodyhave recommendations which are good bars to choose from that you canpurchase in a regular super market such as Wal-Mart? I've tried theSouthBeach bars and Atkins and they're not too bad. When do you guys tellpatients it's okay to use these, I think I remember seeing after 3montspost-op, is this similar to what you recommend? One last question,whatabout calorie and protein ratio? Thanks in advance for your help. Gregoline, RDColumbus Regional Hospital(812)376-5287Columbus, IN 47201

[Guest guest]

Who frowns on bars? I just had one about an hour ago. I use Myoplex light

bars. You have to

really read the labels though, some have a ton of calories. Also, I'd be

careful with Muscle

Milk. I know more people who started that stuff and couldn't figure out why

they were gaining

weight...

Because my job takes me from office to office, city to city, I never know if I'm

going to be able

to have a meal or shove a bar in my face in a parking lot. I keep a cooler in

my trunk and some

bars in there too.

On Fri, 24 Feb 2006 17:13:19 +0000

etana.finkler01@... wrote:

> Why are protein bars frowned upon? and protein shakes are okay?

> I have 3 bars: Zone Perfect, Body For Life, and Met RX Pure Protein. Each have

a terrific

>balance of protein and carb, about 200 calories, and less than 7g fat.

>

> During Challenge 1, I REALLY ENJOYED a bar as a snack meal. It gave me the

satisfaction of

>eating a candy bar, yet it was food. I know it's processed and not whole food,

but what is the

>reasoning where it could stall weight loss/inches loss?

>

> Because I find that when I have the urge to cheat, it is an authorized food

that satisfies that

>urge. My choice would be to eat about 5-6 bars per week, perhaps 1 or 2 in

" emergency I don't

>have food with me and I'm in the car " situations, and about 3-4 just to eat a

candy bar at my

>late afternoon snack.

>

> I haven't finished Venuto's book, and I know it's better to make your

metabolism work harder to

>digest the real food, but if my other meals are chicken, fish, cc and string

cheese; wild/brown

>rice mixture, sweet and white potatoes, squash, green vegies..., fresh fruit,

.... then there's

>plenty of digesting going on during the other 5 meals.

>

> thanks for your facts and opinions.

> Etana

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thank goodeness for bars and shakes! When in a rush, they are a

lifesaver! I do think I'll try half reg. and half lite Myoplex,

though (I really like the lite alone, but I bought a bunch of the

regular and need to use it!).

Laira

> > Why are protein bars frowned upon? and protein shakes are

okay?

> > I have 3 bars: Zone Perfect, Body For Life, and Met RX Pure

Protein. Each have a terrific

> >balance of protein and carb, about 200 calories, and less than 7g

fat.

> >

> > During Challenge 1, I REALLY ENJOYED a bar as a snack meal. It

gave me the satisfaction of

> >eating a candy bar, yet it was food. I know it's processed and

not whole food, but what is the

> >reasoning where it could stall weight loss/inches loss?

> >

> > Because I find that when I have the urge to cheat, it is an

authorized food that satisfies that

> >urge. My choice would be to eat about 5-6 bars per week, perhaps

1 or 2 in " emergency I don't

> >have food with me and I'm in the car " situations, and about 3-4

just to eat a candy bar at my

> >late afternoon snack.

> >

> > I haven't finished Venuto's book, and I know it's better to make

your metabolism work harder to

> >digest the real food, but if my other meals are chicken, fish, cc

and string cheese; wild/brown

> >rice mixture, sweet and white potatoes, squash, green vegies...,

fresh fruit, ... then there's

> >plenty of digesting going on during the other 5 meals.

> >

> > thanks for your facts and opinions.

> > Etana

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Thank goodeness for bars and shakes! When in a rush, they are a

lifesaver! I do think I'll try half reg. and half lite Myoplex,

though (I really like the lite alone, but I bought a bunch of the

regular and need to use it!).

Laira

> > Why are protein bars frowned upon? and protein shakes are

okay?

> > I have 3 bars: Zone Perfect, Body For Life, and Met RX Pure

Protein. Each have a terrific

> >balance of protein and carb, about 200 calories, and less than 7g

fat.

> >

> > During Challenge 1, I REALLY ENJOYED a bar as a snack meal. It

gave me the satisfaction of

> >eating a candy bar, yet it was food. I know it's processed and

not whole food, but what is the

> >reasoning where it could stall weight loss/inches loss?

> >

> > Because I find that when I have the urge to cheat, it is an

authorized food that satisfies that

> >urge. My choice would be to eat about 5-6 bars per week, perhaps

1 or 2 in " emergency I don't

> >have food with me and I'm in the car " situations, and about 3-4

just to eat a candy bar at my

> >late afternoon snack.

> >

> > I haven't finished Venuto's book, and I know it's better to make

your metabolism work harder to

> >digest the real food, but if my other meals are chicken, fish, cc

and string cheese; wild/brown

> >rice mixture, sweet and white potatoes, squash, green vegies...,

fresh fruit, ... then there's

> >plenty of digesting going on during the other 5 meals.

> >

> > thanks for your facts and opinions.

> > Etana

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

> Why are protein bars frowned upon? and protein shakes are okay?

Because many are just candy bars in disguise and people dont study the

nutritional stats like on the ones you have chosen. Protein shakes are

a convenient way to increase total protein consumption without the

added fat or carbs, which many bars can overdose you on. All bars are

not created equal ( and I both know this to be a fact as probably

btwn her and I we have eaten, at least once, every sports nutrition

bar known to the human race! LoL!) Luckily I have stop my addiction

and no longer have a cupboard full of them ;-)

> but what is the reasoning where it could stall weight

>loss/inches loss?

Some controversy over the ingredient glycerine. Many feel it many

inhibit fatloss because it attracts/holds onto water in your system.

Guess its an individual thing, but if you arent losing any pounds nor

inches and your daily foods seem spot on then I would toss the bars

for 'real' unprocessed foods.

joni

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[Guest guest]

Personally, the only ones I like are the HMR peanut butter.

They are not so sweet.

protein bars

Hi All, Do any of you know of any high protein bars pt's could have as an alternative to shakes at times? I have recommended optisource bars in the past which have been successful but was curious of any others. A lot of bars have sugar alcohol's which concerns me because of the laxative effect it has even in pt's who do not have the surgery. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, O'Donnell RD,LDSMMC-outpatient dietitian

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smart forme bars are great and are not sweetened with sugar alcohol. 15 g protein and ~150 calories. www.smartforme.com They only sell to patients who are involved with a bariatric program.

Janelle D. McLeod, RDGastric Bypass CoordinatorPenn State Hershey Medical Center717-531-6321

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Hi All, Do any of you know of any high protein bars pt's could have as an alternative to shakes at times? I have recommended optisource bars in the past which have been successful but was curious of any others. A lot of bars have sugar alcohol's which concerns me because of the laxative effect it has even in pt's who do not have the surgery. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, O'Donnell RD,LDSMMC-outpatient dietitian

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We recommend bars when they're on the soft diet which

is usually 2-3 weeks post-op.

Carissa Cariaga, RD

Queen's Medical Center

Honolulu, HI 96813

--- nutritionjudy <nutritionjudy@...> wrote:

> At what point after gastric bypass surgery do you

> recommend protein

> bars? I'm looking for a specific time frame (eg.

> month) after surgery.

>

> Thanks very much,

>

> Judy Carty RD

> St. Francis Hosp. & Medical Center

> Hartford, CT 06105

>

>

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what protein bars are people recommending for nutritional value as well as palatibility? thank you in advance. Elina Schwartz, RD The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General New Britain, CTCarissa Kini <kini_gurl@...> wrote: We recommend bars when they're on the soft diet whichis usually 2-3 weeks post-op.Carissa Cariaga, RDQueen's Medical CenterHonolulu, HI 96813--- nutritionjudy <nutritionjudy > wrote:> At what point after gastric bypass surgery do you> recommend protein > bars? I'm looking for a specific time frame (eg.> month) after surgery.> > Thanks very much,> > Judy Carty RD> St. Francis Hosp. & Medical Center> Hartford, CT 06105> > __________________________________________________

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Hi Elina, These are my recommendation-- let me know if you are interested, your clients will need a log-in so that I can give them a discount. Magnolia Hurtado, MS, RD, CDE check out quixtar.com for Trim Advantage® Protein Bars – Variety Pack Is it a candy bar or a protein bar? Eating a wide

variety of foods can be the key to feeling satisfied, no matter which weight-loss program you're on. Try these four great flavors – and get the variety and great taste you crave! This product contains gluten. Elina Schwartz <elina_schwartz@...> wrote: what protein bars are people recommending for nutritional value as well as palatibility? thank you in advance. Elina Schwartz, RD The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain

General New Britain, CTCarissa Kini <kini_gurl > wrote: We recommend bars when they're on the soft diet whichis usually 2-3 weeks post-op.Carissa Cariaga, RDQueen's Medical CenterHonolulu, HI 96813--- nutritionjudy <nutritionjudy > wrote:> At what point after gastric bypass surgery do you> recommend protein > bars? I'm looking for a specific time frame (eg.> month) after surgery.> > Thanks very much,> > Judy Carty RD> St. Francis Hosp. & Medical Center> Hartford, CT 06105> > __________________________________________________

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Hi Elina, These are my recommendations-- let me know if you are interested, your clients will need a log- in for Trim Advantage Bars: high protein, very tasty-- you can look up detailed nut info at quixtar.com Hi Elina, These are my recommendation-- let me know if you are interested, your clients will need a log-in so that I can give them a discount. Magnolia Hurtado, MS, RD, CDE check out quixtar.com for Trim Advantage® Protein Bars – Variety Packm hurtado <maghurtado@...> wrote: Hi Elina, These are my recommendation-- let me know if you are interested, your clients will need a log-in so that I can give them a

discount. Magnolia Hurtado, MS, RD, CDE check out quixtar.com for Trim Advantage® Protein Bars – Variety Pack Is it a candy bar or a protein bar? Eating a wide variety of foods can be the key to feeling satisfied, no matter which weight-loss program you're on. Try these four great flavors – and get the variety and great taste you crave! This product contains gluten. Elina Schwartz

<elina_schwartzsbcglobal (DOT) net> wrote: what protein bars are people recommending for nutritional value as well as palatibility? thank you in advance. Elina Schwartz, RD The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General New Britain, CTCarissa Kini <kini_gurl > wrote: We recommend bars when they're on the soft diet whichis usually 2-3 weeks post-op.Carissa Cariaga, RDQueen's Medical CenterHonolulu, HI 96813--- nutritionjudy <nutritionjudy > wrote:> At what point after gastric bypass

surgery do you> recommend protein > bars? I'm looking for a specific time frame (eg.> month) after surgery.> > Thanks very much,> > Judy Carty RD> St. Francis Hosp. & Medical Center> Hartford, CT 06105> > __________________________________________________

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I haven't tried these personally, although I've heard they're yummy.

But the Crispy Rice w/ Chocolate bar has 210 cal., 7 g of fat, 27 g

of carbs, 220 g of sodium, 6 g of sugar, and 15 g of protein. They

also contain sugar alcohols, which some RNY patients have trouble

with. Do you know what the source of protein is (i.e., whey, soy,

rice)? Do they make a bar with fewer carbs?

Ava

>

> > At what point after gastric bypass surgery do you

> > recommend protein

> > bars? I'm looking for a specific time frame (eg.

> > month) after surgery.

> >

> > Thanks very much,

> >

> > Judy Carty RD

> > St. Francis Hosp. & Medical Center

> > Hartford, CT 06105

> >

> >

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I allow protein bars (soft) at the soft diet phase. I recommend and

sell Bariatrix (which makes smart forme bars) bars and products. They

are VERY well accepted and extremely filling. There is 15 grams of pro

per bar, CHO content varies by flavor. The patient cost is $13.50 per

box of 7.

Our company only sells to RD's and MD's. There is a wide variety of

products- bars, shakes, clear liquid pro drinks and broths etc. We have

an excellent profit margin available for dietitians. Please contact me

personally if you are interested in knowing more.

BariatrixRD@...

Thank you,

Aimee

[Guest guest]

Liz:

I thought I was the only one that would get the shakes and become weak

when my energy was low! I'm so glad to know I'm not alone. My

husband thought I was crazy (he's not too far off). Thank for letting

me know I'm not nuts.

Take care and be well.

Ellen

[Guest guest]

Liz:

I thought I was the only one that would get the shakes and become weak

when my energy was low! I'm so glad to know I'm not alone. My

husband thought I was crazy (he's not too far off). Thank for letting

me know I'm not nuts.

Take care and be well.

Ellen

[Guest guest]

Liz:

I thought I was the only one that would get the shakes and become weak

when my energy was low! I'm so glad to know I'm not alone. My

husband thought I was crazy (he's not too far off). Thank for letting

me know I'm not nuts.

Take care and be well.

Ellen

[Guest guest]

Hi Theresa, Here is a previous email on what I recommend: You can go to quixtar.com to check them out-- You can click on XS and also Trim Advantage tabs to see bars-- m hurtado <maghurtado (DOT) com> wrote: Hi Jacqui,-- no, none of that.Magnoliajpress50aol (DOT) com wrote:Magnolia, Sounds good. Do these protein bars have high fructose corn syrup, partially hydrogenated oils or palm oil as ingredients? Thanks, Jacqui Jacquelyn A. Pressly, RD The NON-DIET dietitian Northeast Ohio and Western

PennsylvaniaInternet and telecounseling for distance clients330-399-1921 Re: [NEdpg] protein bars--recommendatio n Hello Theresa,It is the trim advantage protein bar with 22 grams protein, 25 g carb, 10 g fat (only 1 g sat and no trans fat)You can check them out at quixtar.com and I would need to give you a customer id for a discount-- let me know........ Have a great day!!!MagnoliaTheresa Gilbert <tggilbert@...> wrote: I am sure we have covered this before... but can anyone give me some good brands of protein bars for a post op RNY patient - she is >8 weeks now. Thanks! Theresa __________________________________________________

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We use smartforme bari 15 bars....www.smartforme.com

Matt s, MA, RD/LD, NSCA-CPT

Bariatric Dietitian

NSCA Certified Personal Trainer

Theresa Gilbert wrote:

> I am sure we have covered this before... but can anyone give me some

> good brands of protein bars for a post op RNY patient - she is >8

> weeks now.

> Thanks!

> Theresa

>

[Guest guest]

Any problems with the sugar alcohols in the smartforme bars?

I've been researching bars..

--Designer Whey Detour Snack Size Bar (20g size) contains Whey, Soy, Milk protein, 7g PRO/7g CHO/2.5g fat. The full size bar has 30/26/8- some pts may need to eat only half the bar at a time because of the carbs and fat but even then they're getting 15g protein.

--South Beach Diet High Protein Cereal Bar: 10/15/5

That's all I've found so far that meet our specs.

Amy Long Carrera MS, RD Clinical Dietitian Northridge Hospital Medical Center & Center for Weight Loss Surgery Northridge, CA Amy.Long@... 818-885-8500 x4034

From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of mjacobs@...Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 7:53 AM Subject: Re: protein bars

We use smartforme bari 15 bars....www.smartforme.comMatt s, MA, RD/LD, NSCA-CPTBariatric DietitianNSCA Certified Personal TrainerTheresa Gilbert wrote:> I am sure we have covered this before... but can anyone give me some > good brands of protein bars for a post op RNY patient - she is >8 > weeks now.> Thanks!> Theresa>