Re: Candy, etc. Carbolite bars....

[Guest guest]

I buy the Carbolite bars by the case! Trader Joe's carries them at a

reasonable price ($1.69 per bar, as I recall). I agree that they are

the closest thing to " real " chocolate and, in my case, they don't

effect my glucose levels.

Carol - Las Vegas, NV

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> Hi, all...

>

> I found these Carbolite bars at 7-11 (our local convenience store)

> and bought the chocolate peanut butter one. It has 10g of fat, 140

> calories, 90 of which are from fat, and here's what it says about

> carbs.... 15g of Total carbs....13.0g of Maltitol (?) and .8g

> fiber. It says the net effective carbs are 1.2g. Then, it

> says.... " Includes only those carbs that cause a noted effect on

blood

> sugar " .

>

> The thing tasted really really awesome...closest thing I've had to

> real candy that was marginally healthy for you. I'm just not sure

> about the carbs thing. I'll see how if effects my next reading.

It

> uses Splenda, tho...so I guess it can't be all that bad.

>

>

> For more info www.carbolitedirect.com

>

>

> You guys should try one if you can....let me know what YOU think.

>

> Lynn

>

>

>

>

> > My son brought some candy bars at Walgreens made

> > by Carbollite in a 1 oz size. They are made with splenda,

> > and have 0 carbs, plus 0 sugar.

> >

> > In fact if you happen to be at Walgreens, please pick up

> > a publication titled " Diabetes & Your " for free; you might

> > find some interesting ideas.

> >

> > Sorry I did not wish to sound as an advertising agency

> > for this drug store.

> >

> > Wish all a great weekend,

> >

> > Bill

> >

> >

> >