Atkins Bars

[Kingmidas]

I've just discovered Atkins bars - not for regular consumption, but as a handy thing to keep in my handbag in case I could get caught short and I can't find anything to eat anywhere.

I'm really surprised at how nice they are, and they're actually not too sweet - my particular favourite is the fudge caramel bar which is really filling and would almost do as a meal substitute.

Little bit pricey but for those who aren't totally organised (like me!) and don't always have some cheese or nuts to snack on, very useful!

 

[NoCrbs4Me]

Reading the ingredients list would put me off eating these.

 

[Rachox]

There’s also Carb Killa bars and phd Smart bars, I always have one or either of them in my bag, just in case

 

[Guzzler]

I'm guessing the fat is from the soy oil. I am avoiding 'vegetable' oils of all kinds but at nearly two quid a bar I wouldn't buy them anyway. If I needed something in my handbag (which I do not) I would carry a small bag of nuts.

 

[Kingmidas]

Each to his or her own! I'm relatively new to this,.so I need practice which will hopefully make perfect(ish)

 

[KK123]

I've just discovered Atkins bars - not for regular consumption, but as a handy thing to keep in my handbag in case I could get caught short and I can't find anything to eat anywhere.

I'm really surprised at how nice they are, and they're actually not too sweet - my particular favourite is the fudge caramel bar which is really filling and would almost do as a meal substitute.

Little bit pricey but for those who aren't totally organised (like me!) and don't always have some cheese or nuts to snack on, very useful!

Hi there, they sound good, how many carbs? I buy Adonis low carb bars online but they cost a fortune so I'm on the lookout for others. x

 

[Kingmidas]

Hi there, they sound good, how many carbs? I buy Adonis low carb bars online but they cost a fortune so I'm on the lookout for others. x

The fudge one is 2.9 net carbs and the coconut one (bit like a Bounty) is 2.4

 

[KK123]

The fudge one is 2.9 net carbs and the coconut one (bit like a Bounty) is 2.4

Wow, that's good, thank you.

 

[Kingmidas]

Wow, that's good, thank you.

I'd love to say I was never going to eat 'convenience' anything but I know I'm not organised enough to always have exactly what I need to eat with me

 

[Boo1979]

Theres also batle bites which Ive recently discovered
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Battle-Protein-Chocolate-Caramel-Oats/dp/B07BQFQZDJ
Just dont confuse them with battle oats by the same company - the carb counts are totally different

 

[Alexandra100]

for those who aren't totally organised (like me!) and don't always have some cheese or nuts to snack on, very useful!

I agree that cheese is not always convenient, but surely nuts are just as easy as Atkins bars, and are considered to be extremely healthy

 

[Kingmidas]

I agree that cheese is not always convenient, but surely nuts are just as easy as Atkins bars, and are considered to be extremely healthy

As I said, not something I intend to be a permanent fixture. I am a carer for an elderly parent and it's not always possible to prepare for every eventuality ... why I have to explain that I'm not sure, but there we go!

 

[Scimama]

Hi @Kingmidas I used to have the atkins bars but I found that whilst they didnt raise my BG levels too much in the hours after eating them, my fasting BG levels the next day were slightly higher than normal.
They were tasty but the polyols can induce a windy reaction just saying
I understand the frustration of those unplanned days where you suddenly find yourself running around for hours, I hope you are one of the lucky ones who doesnt get a delay in raised BG levels

 

[Kingmidas]

Hi @Kingmidas I used to have the atkins bars but I found that whilst they didnt raise my BG levels too much in the hours after eating them, my fasting BG levels the next day were slightly higher than normal.
They were tasty but the polyols can induce a windy reaction just saying
I understand the frustration of those unplanned days where you suddenly find yourself running around for hours, I hope you are one of the lucky ones who doesnt get a delay in raised BG levels

Well, I'm just over the prediabetic threshold so I don't measure anything, but I've tasked myself with making sure it doesn't develop into full blown diabetes. I've already reversed my poor liver function results and just have to keep low carbing until my next blood tests and see how I go. And I've lost 8lb

 

[Scimama]

Well, I'm just over the prediabetic threshold so I don't measure anything, but I've tasked myself with making sure it doesn't develop into full blown diabetes. I've already reversed my poor liver function results and just have to keep low carbing until my next blood tests and see how I go. And I've lost 8lb

Well done on losing 8lb, I found low carb a great way to reduce and now keep my BG levels at non-diabetic readings. When I was first diagnosed I was told to "eat healthy" and come back in 6 months. After finding this site I bought my own meter (i got a SD codefree as the testing strips are some of the cheapest). I was absolutely shocked and horrified how my so called healthy diet was affecting my BG levels. I now "eat to my meter" testing new foods and seeing if they affect my BG.
No doubt you ave already read on the forums conflicting reports, some people can eat a slice of "normal" bread or eat porridge with only a small rise in their BG levels, others (like me) cant :-(
I am diet controlled and I really dont want to have any of the complications that my family members have.

Whilst it is always an individuals choice (and we are all individuals) I would strongly recommend you buy a meter and test how foods impact your BG levels.