Kashi Granola Bars?

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-18-2005
Kashi Granola Bars?
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Sun, 04-03-2005 - 12:35pm

Before starting South Beach I was trying to cut back on refined sugars anyway and stumbled upon Kashi Chewy Granola Bars - definitely better for you than regular ones, but I don't know if they're Phase 2 friendly.

First five ingredients: Kashi Seven whole grains and sesame blend (whole: hard red winter wheat, oats, rye, triticale, barley, long grain brown rice, buckwheat, sesame seeds), brown rice syrup, peanuts, natural peanut butter, chicory root fiber.....

Nutritional Info:
Calories 130
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5g
Sat Fat 0.5g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 65mg
Potassium 80mg
Total Carbs 20g
Fiber 4g
Soluble Fiber 1g
Insoluble Fiber 3g
Sugars 5g
Protein 5g

I really hope they're OK because they're tasty, filling, and not too sweet.

Thanks!

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Sun, 04-03-2005 - 2:06pm

You are in luck.

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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-06-2004
Mon, 04-04-2005 - 7:55am
Thanks Cathy! Okay how would you suggest we eat these? Occasional? Snack Sweet treat. The Nutrionists response was a little vague for me. I can see myself over doing it w/o clear instructions. Thanks
iVillage Member
Registered: 04-01-2004
Mon, 04-04-2005 - 8:26am

Here's a more thorough response:


Hello,
Bars should be used as a safety net when we are unable to make a meal or snack. Whole foods are always the best choice. The majority of your nutrient intake should not come from these type of bars. How much you use these bars is a personal decision. You'll need to decide what is best for you.


Thank you!



Maureen/SBD Nutritionist

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iVillage Member
Registered: 03-26-2003
Tue, 08-09-2005 - 10:54pm

Here's more:"


Hi!
These Kashi bars meet our guidelines since they contain no trans fats and no high fructose corn syrup. They would be fine to have in Phase 2 as a snack or breakfast option. If you choose to use this bar for breakfast, please include a low- fat dairy serving. One bar counts as one starch serving.


Please keep in mind that whole foods are always the best choice. When you do not have the time to prepare breakfast, you can now utilize these granola cereal bars as a safety net. How often you use these foods is a personal choice.


Thank you!





Margaret/SBD Registered Dietitian


I'm so excited, I LOVE the Mixed Trail ones!!!

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