Roni’s Weight Watchen Page(s) - Take 2 (the rebuild)

Check out my quick meal idea with these Ramen Noodles

Oh boy! If you are anything link me you lived off Ramen Noodles in college. They were cheep, fast and the perfect midnight snack!

The problem with them? Well let's see, deep fried noodles. Ummm yeah, enough said.

So shortly after college I stopped buying them and honestly, I forgot about them until a couple of weeks ago. Someone mentioned in an email they saw a healthy version at the grocery store and wondered if I tried them. Sure enough, there they were! Right above the regular version in all the flavors I remember, chicken, shrimp and beef.

I bought one of each!

So how much healthier are they? well the bag (that's right, the whole bag) is 280 calories, 2 g of fat and 4 g of fiber! That's only 5 points for the whole bag!

That's a HUGE serving, a real quick lunch and they taste e-x-a-c-t-l-y like I remember them!

Check GreenLiteBites tomorrow as I'm planning to make them for my weekly video posts!

Have you guys seen them already? Anyone else try them? I'm normally pretty late on these types of things! ;~)

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Ummmmm...... “Creamy” fat free ice cream. Yea right? You say. But seriously this stuff is good! A friend brought it to my attention a few days ago so I was on a hunt at the grocery store. Sure enough there it was, 1 POINT ice cream!

Unfortunately my store only carried Vanilla so I wasn't able to try the Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Mint Fudge, Strawberry, or the Chocolate Cookies & Cream but I'm sure I'll have a chance sometime this summer! (note: Some flavors are 2 points)

Now some ice cream connoisseurs may be skeptical but even consumer reports said...

Comments about the texture were that the fat-free ice creams were smooth, slightly gummy, and had a texture like gelato, a pudding pop or fudgsicle. All testers thought these products were decent ice creams (not the best, but definitely not the worst). When told that they were fat free, the panel was very surprised and commented that these ice creams are a big improvement over the fat-free ice creams that we've tasted in the past.

So keep an eye out! Nothing beats a sweet treat on a summer night. Add some berries or even a brownie and you've got a 2 point splurgy dessert!

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I LOVE finding new snacks! Every time I shop it’s like a hunting expedition, my own little adventure.

Today my hunting ground was BJ’s, a local wholesale club, and my prey was Sensible Portions Multi Grain Mini Crisps.  I’ve never heard of the brand before so I approached with extreme caution. I wasn’t going to be fooled by the frivolous displays of “whole grain” and “100 calories”. We all know these could possible be fake cries attempting to trap and confuse you into believing they are healthy.  

To my surprise, upon inspecting my victim, I discover his claims to be of some merit. Made with whole grain corn, rice and oat flour these 100 calorie packs are a welcomed addition in the land empty calories, high fructose corn syrup and trans fats.  

I tried both the apple cinnamon and cheddar flavors today.  The crisps are very light and airy, think Quaker Mini Delights but lighter and crisper. The flavor is faint and just perfect.   

Can you tell I liked them? I made a good kill, the serving size is good, they are exactly 1.5 points and I love the fact that I can feel good sharing a bag with the toddler!

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HOLY SMOKES! Have you seen this stuff? Last weekend, it caught my (and the husband’s) eye. I almost immediately dismissed it when I saw the Cinnabon name. We all know the monstrosity that is Cinnabon, don’t we? I mean I LOVE me a Cinnabon. There really is nothing like it, but weighing it at 730 calories I’d rather eat 2 whole meals!!  

Anyway I do what I always do, turned the box around to check out the nutritional information.  I was pleasantly surprised to find a serving weighed in at only 150 calories, 1.5 g of fat and 3 g of fiber, Only 2.5 points! Not too SHABBY and that’s for 1 cup!

Then I saw this…

INGREDIENTS: WHOLE OAT FLOUR, WHOLE BROWN RICE FLOUR, TURBINADO BROWN SUGAR, FRUIT JUICE CONCENTRATE (PINEAPPLE, PEAR, APPLE, PEACH), WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, MAKARA® CINNAMON, HONEY, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CARBONATE.

WOW! Whole grain AND no high fructose corn syrup.  Normally you look at the ingredient list for some “sugar” cereals and see a novel, it was nice to recognize, understand and be able to pronounce everything on this list.

So I guess you are wondering about the taste.  It was good, VERY crunchy and held up in milk.  If you wait it out it will start to get mushy and, honestly, I think I liked it better then that way! It had that almost soft Cinnabon texture in cereal form.

If you want to give it a try for yourself they have a coupon on their web site right now, not sure how long they are going to last.

P.S. DON’T do what I did and just grab the box to start munching. I swear I ate half the thing mindlessly while typing this up! I think I'm going to weigh out some servings and bring them to munch on at work. The toddler and I love it dry!

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I hope this isn’t a “What are you, living under a rock” find but I just (re)discovered that Ben & Jerry’s has a lighter line.  

The husband wanted to get a treat for himself and good old B&J’s were 2 for $5 so I just HAD to take look.  I figured I could get a fun flavor and go home, separate it into 4 portions and have a ready go ‘splurgy’ dessert.  I mean a life without Ben & Jerry’s is, well, you know.

So I approach the freezer and see this whole “Lighten Up” row.  Umph, I think, as I turn the container over to read the nutritional information, and I’m pleasantly surprise to see a very point friendly treat!  

I don’t know about you, but a 3 point Ben & Jerry’s treat sounds good to me! Not that we can’t have the “real stuff” but I’d rather save the 3 points or better yet, have 2 servings! ;~P

Now, I know you are wondering, does it taste the same? Well, I haven’t had the “real” stuff in a long time and after having this I don’t think I ever need to again. It was creamy, chocolaty and had a ton of delicious brownie goodness!

Note: I still separated it into 4 servings. I just can’t be trusted with a pint of anything in the freezer. It’s a just TOO easy to grab it, plop in front of the TV and, uh, before you know it, its gone. I often wondered why they didn’t just market the pint as 1 serving. ;~)

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I found these a few weeks ago at my local grocery store and I’ve been meaning to post them ever since.  They were in the Asian food section by the soy sauce. It was quite a surprise as I’ve been down that aisle many times and I never noticed them before. So I checked out the nutritional information and I was pleased to find that 4 crisps are only 120 calories.

I guess I now need to tell you whether or not I liked them. Well, that’s a good question.  I think I would like them if they weren’t the sweet and salty flavor. I’m not sure I’m a fan of the sweet and salty in the same bite. It’s like my taste buds get confused.

That being said, I like the light airy crunch and I LOVE the fact that they are only 30 calories a piece. Just prefect when you need a crunchy snack or something quick before dinner’s ready. But unless there is another flavor I can find, I don’t think I’ll be buying them again.

Has anyone else seen, heard or tried of them before?

Sorry I can’t find the company’s web site anywhere and they aren’t on Amazon so no link for this find. :~(

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I saw Swiss Miss Diet while shopping last weekend and after seeing it was only 25 calories a servings with no fat and 1 g of fiber (0 points!) I thought it was worth a try!

To be honest I wasn’t expecting much, nothing with only 25 calories can be that good.  This low expectation created a pleasant surprise. I think I may have actually said aloud, “Humpf! Not bad!”

I was right, it’s not the best hot chocolate in the world but when you are married to a hot chocolate junkie and don’t want to waist 3-4 point to enjoy a cup with him after a long walk in the cold or shoveling snow this is a good option. I made it with water then added a splash of milk to cool it down. It reminded me of the hot cocoa you would get in one of those machines. You know with the cards on the cup. I never really minded the machine hot cocoa. I guess you can say I’m the opposite of a food snob! ;~)

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A few people have brought these new Curves products to my attention and today I received samples of Honey Crunch Cereal and the Chocolate Peanut Bar. Both were very good.

The Bar reminded me of lighter version of the Fiber One Chewy Bars. They only weigh in at 100 calories, 3.5 g of fat and 5 g of fiber. But be warned, they contain the same ingredient (chicory root extract) as the Fiber One Bars. So if you have an, ummm, reaction to them you might want to proceed with caution. (if you have no idea what I’m talking about check out the comments on the Fiber One posts. )

As for the cereal, I decided to have some after work, as a snack. It had just the right sweetness and crunch. At first, I thought the calories (190 calories, 1 g of fat, 5 g of fiber) were high for your average run of the mill breakfast cereal. Then I realized it was for a cup and most cereals nutritional information are based on ½ or ¾ of a cup. I like it enough to want to try the other Whole Grain Crunch variety which is only 100 calories for ¾ of a cup.

If you are interested, you can request a free sample here.

They are also running a Real Change, Real Women contest for success stories. I entered, cross your fingers!

Has anyone else tried the other varieties?

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Have you seen these yet? If not, count yourself lucky! They are too good! I mean it, TOO GOOD! I’ve only had the Oatmeal Dark Chocolate, but they also come in Happy Trail Mix, Oatmeal Raisin Flax.

One whole grain cookie has 130 calories, 5 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. They are a good size but it’s hard to eat just one.

The toddler LOVES them and I like that fact I can feel good about letting him have a cookie after dinner that has at least some nutritional value. The only problem, I also have one, two, or four!

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The awesome folks at Vitalicious have sent me their New Dark Chocolate Pomegranate Flavored VitaBrownie.  I have to admit I wasn’t expecting much.  I mean I don’t sit up at night craving pomegranate, if you know what I mean.  Well I was pleasantly surprised! They are delicious!  A bit sweet and a nice dark chocolate flavor that is unique compared to their other brownie products.

If you are interested in trying them or any other of their products click here, I’ve join their affiliate program and you can order them online.

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I swear I posted this find before but then realized I probably lost it in the crash.  Well I came across these again today while shopping.  I am such a HUGE fan! 100% whole-wheat 120 calories, 1g of fiber and 3 g of fiber.  

Today I came home from the store and topped one with A Laughing Cow Light French Onion Cheese Wedges.  Oh my word it was just the perfect snack!

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I originally posted this food find on on February 13th, 2007 but lost it in the crash. I salvaged the post from google cache and finally had time to repost it. The comments alone are worth the reposting. Reading them just crack me up!

OK OK Already! I have gotten more emails about this product then any other and I finally got a chance to try them.  Well let me tell you, they lived up to the great reputation!   I had an oats and chocolate on the way home from the grocery store and it was delicious. Chewy, sweet and really filling!  All that for only 2 points a piece!

I’ll be carrying a new bar in my bag.  :)

43 Original Responses to “Fiber One Chewy Bars”

1. on 14 Feb 2007 at 2:55 am1 stephanie

   so i also loove love lovve these bars. but i found that because they are so high in carbs and sugar they really didnt keep me satisfied. it makes me wonder if its really possible for them to be 35% of your DV fiber.

   i found that whenever i ate them for breakfast with an apple, i was hungrier the entire day and ate more!

   so they are 2 points but i dont suggest eating them on an empty stomach.

   ur site is amazing. i love your tips and calculators and your blog!

2. on 14 Feb 2007 at 10:07 am2 Tammy

   I found these bars about a week ago. They are great! I like to have one as a snack with a cup of hot tea. I bought the oats and peanutbutter ones also but haven’t tried them yet. If they are anywhere near as good as the oats and chocolate version, I won’t be disappointed. :)

3. on 14 Feb 2007 at 11:46 am3 April

   I tried the peanut butter yesterday & they are just as good.

4. on 15 Feb 2007 at 3:39 pm4 Kimberly

   The peanut butter ones are 3 points.

5. on 15 Feb 2007 at 9:21 pm5 roni

   Thanks! I didn’t check all the flavors!

6. on 19 Feb 2007 at 4:26 pm6 Liv

   My husband and I love these, and my toddler thinks they are choc chip rice krispy treats — a great way to get a little guy a lot of fiber.

7. on 21 Feb 2007 at 8:07 pm7 Amy

   I keep figuring the oats and chocolate to be 3 points! Am I wrong?

8. on 21 Feb 2007 at 8:36 pm8 roni

   Amy - I think you are right. I must have been feeling a bit generous when I wrote that. They are closer to 2.5 and if you round up like I then 3 is a better bet.

   Thanks!

9. on 24 Feb 2007 at 6:40 pm9 Jeanette

   Oh, these are so good. I was so surprised to find how chocolatey they are. Great to satisfy a choco craving.

10. on 01 Mar 2007 at 10:06 am10 Cyndy

    Has anyone experienced excess bloating and gas after eating the bars? I did not know if the large amount of fiber would cause these side effects. I love the taste ! Just don’t care for the aftermath. Also have I mentioned how much I love this site, thanks for all your hard work you put into it, Roni.

11. on 01 Mar 2007 at 10:48 am11 Jeanette

    I used my WW slide points calculator and it’s 2 points…right in the middle.

12. on 03 Mar 2007 at 5:39 pm12 Jessica

    Cyndy — my sister and I noticed this, too. The bars are great, but in my honest opinion, they are not worth the aftermath… definitely waaay too much fiber!

13. on 05 Mar 2007 at 11:19 am13 Lisa

    I experienced gas with painful cramps after eating one of these bars as well. I don’t think it’s the large amount of fiber in general that’s giving people trouble, it’s the KIND of fiber. I didn’t really look too closely at the label at first. Because FiberOne gets its fiber from wheat and corn bran, I figured the bars would too. But the main ingredient in the bars is chicory root extract, aka inulin. It’s the same thing that’s in Fibersure. I think alot of people have trouble with that one. I’m also a bit concerned over what “Shellac” might be, exactly….and isn’t ethanol something I’m supposed to put in my CAR? These were tasty, but now I’m frightened! :-)

    –Lisa

14. on 05 Mar 2007 at 12:33 pm14 Larissa

    I just saw that our vending machine at work carries these. Now I wish I read some of these posts before I devoured the oats & chocolate bar! It was sooo good… but I have a client coming in to my office in a half hour, so I’m really hoping I don’t get really gassy or anything while he’s here! LOL!

15. on 07 Mar 2007 at 1:18 pm15 Kelley

    I love these..discovered them over the weekend. I bought the chocolate and oats, like eating a candy bar. If you’re worried about the effects of the fiber, eat them at home in the evening. I use them for my dessert. Very satisfying. I just bought the peanut butter ones. They are also very good but I like the chocolate ones better.

16. on 07 Mar 2007 at 10:58 pm16 Dalinda

    I tried these granola bars after reading about them on your website. They are so good!! Unlike most portion controlled snacks, it does not make me crave more sugar. I don’t know if it is the high fiber content or what, but they satisfy me, and don’t leave me craving sweets. They are a life saver for someone who has a terrible sweet tooth like myself…. Thank you so much for the information. I love your website…..

17. on 13 Mar 2007 at 7:50 am17 Mike

    Love the taste and they keep me very full. Unfortunately, they cause so much gas that my wife and I refer to them as Fart Bars. Some of this gas is very painful. My wife who is not prone to gas, even on her regular (extreme) high fiber diet, has excessive and uncomfortable gas. Be careful, especially if you have one before work!

18. on 18 Mar 2007 at 10:54 am18 Christina

    I agree with the gas problem with these bars. I just about ran the family out of the house. It was truly embarrasing!! The bars are delicious but make sure you are alone after eating one.

19. on 19 Mar 2007 at 8:52 am19 Clara

    I agree with these being SO yummy, but the description of these being “Fart Bars” is so true! I didn’t get the pain or bloating, but oh my was I gassy. They are so worth it, so I think I’ll just stick to them on the weekends and evenings.

20. on 23 Mar 2007 at 2:44 pm20 Michelle

    oh my goodness i could not figure out what was wrong with my stomach…..ouch…………they are good though….

21. on 24 Mar 2007 at 6:26 pm21 Carrie

    Ok, well do not eat these bars and go to Busch Gardens. I had horrible stomach things going on and I have now visited every bathroom in Italy, Germany and France. I also was worn out from this all day and we came home early and I am still feeling it. I was beginning to think the green tea I drink at work was doing it - but this was it I guess. They are good, but I am done with ‘em!

22. on 24 Mar 2007 at 9:01 pm22 Debbie

    I am so sad that something this tasty has such awful side effects. I was convinced that there was some kind of hidden sugar alcohol in the bars but maybe it’s the type of fiber. I was not fit for human company after eating these bars! Why oh why!!!!

23. on 25 Mar 2007 at 8:40 am23 Michelle

    I took some gas x after and was fine….I think if you just eat one a day you will be alright….i ate 2 the day i had the pains and 1 the next day and was fine….these are yummy

24. on 27 Mar 2007 at 10:28 am24 Hope

    I read the reviews on these bars out of curiosity. I live in Canada and this product in not available here. I do, however, live fairly close to the Maine border and it is common for us take shopping excursions to the US. It is useful to know what’s available in the US before going so I know what to look for (not a lot of weight Watchers products sold here yet - we do get the bread, cakes and frozen entrees). Anyhow, my point was I laughed my head off reading these reviews! I will definitely get these bars the next time I cross the boarder - if nothing else they will be a great gag to give to my fellow WW co-workers!

25. on 30 Mar 2007 at 12:06 pm25 Jenni

    I found these yesterday while desperately searching for something chocolate that wasn’t going to ruin my points for the day.

    I was SO surprised at how delicious they are! And for only 2 points, how can you resist?

    I’ve tried lots of other granola/cereal/snack bars that are also 2 points and these take the cake!

    I’m looking forward to trying the oats & peanut butter!

26. on 11 Apr 2007 at 3:54 pm26 mar

    beware - these contain high fructose corn syrup

27. on 13 Apr 2007 at 11:34 pm27 Dave

    I have tried both the peanut butter and chocolate chip flavors - and theyboth taste great. I do have a couple of concerns. The main one is with “chicory root extract” as the first ingredient followed by cocolate chips containing “cocoa butter” “milk fat” and “hydrogenated coconut oil”. All of these chocolate chip ingredients are high in saturated fats (and there are a bunch of them in there!). How can the saturated fat content be only 1.5 grams on the chocolate chip version? Something isn’t right here. I’d love to see an independent analysis firm get ahold of these. Stomach cramps from the high inulin fiber (chicory root extract), saturated fat contents not agreeing with stats, and sugar, high maltose corn syrup, and high fructose corn syrup on the label! Wake up General Mills - we are not totally stupid. An old boot would taste good with added sugar and heart-clogging fats. There are much better choices out there. In particular, the Kashi TLC bar line is good (although not sickeningly sweet as the Fiber One) and they have good label stats.

28. on 17 Apr 2007 at 12:47 pm28 Melissa

    If you’re looking to lose weight (which I assume people on WW are), you’ll probably want to avoid this product since it’s got high fructose corn syrup in it. Very unhealthy and contributes to weight gain.

29. on 20 Apr 2007 at 3:48 pm29 Kelly

    I love the taste of these bars too–best tasting ever for me. Yet I too have discovered they cause me to be gassy-crampy. And it’s not the inulin or the fiber, it’s the hidden sugar alcohol–high maltose corn syrup. I tried many of the low carb bars and ice creams when they hit the market a couple years back, and these usually listed sugar alcohol on the label, usually in the form of maltitol. I had bad pains from these products and decided they were not worth the pain to include in my diet. I do love the taste of these bars, and I do eat them sparingly at this point (and when I’m likely to be alone!). I love how much fiber they have but wish they had more protein. Other bars I enjoy are the Odwalla peanut chip and some of the Larabars

30. on 01 May 2007 at 2:56 pm30 Corie

    I just finished my first (& last) box of these. Someone at WW meeting had recommended them. I try to always get 5-8 servings of fruits & veggies a day which includes a lot of beans. Also, I use flax seed every day in my oatmeal or yogurt/berry mix. I NEVER have gas problems. But I thought maybe I wasn’t getting enough fiber, so I tried these. Man, it’s been an uncomfortable five days. I’ve been eating one each morning about 5:30am before I go to the gym to do a group weightlifting class followed by swimming! I can barely make it home before I have to go to the bathroom, and the gas lasts all day. Plus, I’m spending the last part of my workout time just trying not to stink up the place! I just had my thyroid meds changed last week since my dose wasn’t strong enough. I thought maybe that was what was doing this. Then I checked the ingredient box on these things & saw the chicory root extract as first ingredient. I knew that had to be it. I don’t care how good these taste; there are other ways to get the fiber. I, too, was shocked at the ingredient list & couldn’t believe there were no transfats when I saw the “hydrogenated” coconut oil. I thought my pre-workout banana gave me gas!

31. on 03 May 2007 at 1:40 pm31 My life…in a blog! » Product Review(s)

    […] Everyone has been raving about these All Bran bars so I had to try them. Personally, I thought they were kinda blah. They were okay, but after having the Fiber One Bars, these were just okay. […]

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33. on 09 May 2007 at 2:53 pm33 Rebecca

    Fiber One Bars taste pretty good, but aren’t very nutritious. I recommend GNU Flavor & Fiber Bars. Each bar is only 130 calories and contains 12 grams of Fiber. That’s 50% the daily value of fiber! They contain no artifical flavors and no saturated fat. Check them out at www.GnuFoods.com. They are available in 4 different flavors. They are delicious..(and won’t cause any stomach problems!)

34. on 09 May 2007 at 4:15 pm34 Marilyn

    I never laughed so hard reading the comments on these bars……but I’m not buying any. I had a lot of the same problems with drinking the fruit 2 0 flavored waters. I do agree with Rebecca….the GNU bars are very good without the added cramps and gas.

35. on 11 May 2007 at 4:37 am35 Karebear

    I had a super busy day today and ate three of these bars. I now feel like dying! This is as awful as when I ingested some bad clams. I have had terrible gas today and the awful stomach pains hit me just as it was time to go to bed. I was up at 2:30am to vomit by the force of my uncontrollable stomach contractions and now an hour later I still feel like death warmed over with an urge to visit the bathroom. Maybe I should just curl up on the bath rug waiting. NEVER eat three of these bars in one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

36. on 16 May 2007 at 9:14 am36 Molly

    Oh my goodness I am so happy I found this info.. I am 34 weeks pregnant and trying to be healthy and just LOVED the taste of these bars but my stomach got soooo painful after eating them I had to go home from work. Holy Gas and Stomach cramps… I eat a fairly balanced diet and have never had problems with fiber until I tried these!

    I thought I was going crazy by thinking they were causing the stomach pains! I think I will stear clear of Chicory root in future!

    Maybe if I go overdue these can become one of those items that induces labor!!

37. on 24 May 2007 at 10:22 pm37 Day by Day… » Blog Archive » do i need a title?

    […] I read Roni’s post on Fiber One Bars at work today and couldn’t stop laughing! I love eating these bars! I usually eat one for breakfast or one for a snack. I have had some tummy trouble and gassiness, but not as bad as some people have had. The replies were cracking me up! […]

38. on 25 May 2007 at 8:17 am38 Christine

    I bought a box of these and thought they were delicious, but it’s something I would consider as a dessert. Now reading all these responses, I don’t want to eat another one!

    I looked up the NI for the Kashi bars and my favorites - TLC Honey Almond Flax and Trail Mix are also only 2 points - all without any processed junk in it.

39. on 31 May 2007 at 11:06 am39 Mary

    I LOVE THESE BARS! I haven’t had any problems (knock on wood) … although they make my stomach make crazy noises. Maybe just don’t STUFF yourself on them.

40. on 10 Jun 2007 at 2:41 am40 Sheri

    I have never experienced such pain from cramping in my lower intestinal area as I did with these bars. I won’t be eating them any more. At first I thought I pulled a stomach muscle or that my ovaries were swollen. But after realizing it came about 1/2 hour after I ate the bars, it’s not worth it. And eating it at night, I had cramping all night long. I’ll get my fiber elsewhere.

41. on 10 Jun 2007 at 1:17 pm41 TMG

    I’m glad I read this before buying the F-1 Bars. I’m shopping today and just put on my list the Kashi TLC’s. Thanks.

    TMG

42. on 10 Jun 2007 at 10:40 pm42 Heidi

    If you are sharing the FiberOne bars with your children make sure they are 3 years or older. I am a Registered Dietician and Studies show that kids 3 yrs+ need only “their age plus five” to equal the amount of daily fiber needed (exmaple: a 3 yr old needs 8g daily fiber total (3+5=8g)).

    If they get more than the daily recommended fiber, they will have terrible gas and painful bowel movements. My neighbors 5 yr old son learned the hard way when his Mom gave him a bar and some fruit to loosen up his stools and he began crying when his “tummy” began to hurt. He now will only get 1/4 to 1/2 of a bar and it seems to be perfect for him on the days that he eats poorly and needs some fiber in his diet.

    Also, I love these bars, but agree that they are high in fructose corn syrup so if you are trying to lose weight, beware that they may make you crave more sugary foods, which is a vicious cycle.

    Tip: Drink lots of water with these bars and you should be fine = less gas and bloat. Enjoy! :)

43. on 11 Jun 2007 at 2:09 pm43 Voncille

    I just found the FiberOne bars last week and purchased a large box. My husband and I have been keeping our weight low and eating lots of vegetables, fruit, beans and grains. We liked the idea of these bars and have been using them as a dessert. Ever since I started eating the bars I have had a lot of bloating, cramps and gas. My husband who is eating the same bars thinks it is funny that I think the bar is causing the problem but after reading this blog he can have the rest of the box.

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This is a great alternative to traditional egg noodles. It’s not 100% whole wheat but the nutritional info and fiber count make up for it. Each 2 oz serving weighs in at 180 calories, 1 g of fat and 6 g of fiber. You are thinking yeah, that’s no big deal most whole pastas are about 190 calories. Well, let me tell you I never imagined a serving size to be so BIG! I mean when you weigh out 2 ounces you will be surprised. Egg noodles are just a bit lighter and so you get more “bang for your buck” and I’m a big fan of big portions! ;~)

The Ronzoni site doesn't list this product but I found them on amazon.

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Did you know you could have chocolate milk?

I hate when people say things like that.

How about this? Did you know you can have chocolate milk while only adding 25 calories?

How cool is that? That’s how many calories are in 1 tablespoon of Hershey’s Lite Syrup.

I was on the hunt for syrup to treat the toddler to some chocolate milk and this caught my eye. As far as I can tell there are no artificial sweeteners (please correct me if I’m wrong) and it tastes just like I remember the regular stuff. Then again it’s been awhile since I had the regular stuff. ;~)

Needless to say, I made some this morning to have with breakfast. I mean, who doesn’t like chocolate milk for breakfast? I’m just happy I found another way to get my milk servings in.

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These were an absolute surprise find. To be honest, I can’t remember where I found them. I know they weren’t in the “regular” cracker section I think it was more the ethnic food area or even the rice and grains area. Anyways, they caught my eye and when I glanced at the Nutritional Information I was happy to see 5 large (just a bit smaller then wasa) crackers were only 115 calories, 2g of fat and 4 g of fiber.

The have a great crunch and a fabulous sesame flavor. I found them on Amazon if you want to check them out.

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This is an old food find that I would like to resurface. I realized today how much I use Laughing Cow but I always do the same two things with it. Use it either as a dip for crackers or as the cheese on a sandwich. I know there has to be other interesting applications so I thought I would throw the question out there.

How do you use Laughing Cow cheese?

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You guys know how I feel about the Vitalicious folks. I’ve reviewed the Vitalicious VitaMixes and used them in a few Dessert Ideas including Surprise Chocolate Cherry Muffins, Chocolate Raspberry Brownies, and the Berry VitaMuffin Cake. Well, they shipped me some of their new corn muffin tops and they are delicious!

I popped mine in the toaster for a few minutes and had it as a snack yesterday. They reminded me of a product my Mom would buy us as kids. For the life of my I can’t remember what there are called but the were like flat round corn muffin tops (duh) that we would put the toaster. Sweet and just enough of that corn muffin texture.

So for all the folks looking for a light corn muffin for your corn muffin fix you are in luck! They are only 100 calories, 1 g of fat and 6 g of fiber! Translation, 1 teeny tiny point!

I’m planning a couple of dinner ideas using them, so keep an eye out! ;~)

To check them out or buy them online, click here to visit the Vitalicious site.

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