In reply to: Breakfast suggestions posted by irisharab
While generally regarded as a safe sugar substitute, they can sometimes cause havoc on some people's stomachs and have a bit of a laxative effect.
I'll have to give those bars a try to see for myself.
but they're not all bad.
I keep Quest bars and cookies on hand in case I need to carry something non-perishable during travel or when I know I'll be running around all day. They use erythritol or allulose (the latter technically a "rare sugar" and not a sugar alcohol). I've found I don't experience gastro distress with those.
It's maltitol that's usually the killer. It's the one that's most commonly in sugar-free syrup and candy and it apparently has a higher glycemic index than regular sugar.
Better than most of the "super extreme" bars out there.
I want a huge fan on the blueberry or apple cinnamon. But I think the ones I listed are good, at least compared to any other protein bar (which is admittedly a low bar).
However, they have a rough/hard texture that can be cumbersome chew thru. I've found it you give them a quick 5-10 second zap in the microwave, they are a bit easier to eat.
I know quite a few people who went to work for the company shortly after it was founded - they are based in Chicago and grew tremendously in a few short years and were recently acquired by Kellogg's in the last year or so.
They are really, really good.
Only option to buy are subscription. That sucks
You get a slightly lower unit price if you schedule regular deliveries. They do that with most of their perishable/grocery goods.
But you can get them online from a bunch of retailers.
protein isolate as it’s main protein source? I don’t know whether to laugh or cry...
They're still tasty, though.
Not a meal replacement, for sure.
What kind of activity do you need 270 calories to supplement?
Include me out on a bar with 16 grams of sugar and isn’t candy. A Dove dark chocolate bar has 19.