Quaker Q-Smart bars ??

Has anyone tried these? I'm always hunting for low-cal snacks that I
can throw in the bike bag and not become a melted mess when I need
them. The cereal base bars work but they're usually low in protein and
higher in carbs and sugar.

These have 9g carbs, 10g protein and 6g fat and are 120 calories. This
is much better than the usual ratio for this type of bar. I think I'll
buy some for the upcoming bike trip but thought maybe someone has
already tried them.



http://www.quakeraday.com/CHW_Produc...erryAlmond.cfm

Beverly

On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:43:04 -0700, Beverly wrote:

http://www.quakeraday.com/CHW_Produc...erryAlmond.cfm

Never tried them, personally, but the ingredients list is scary.

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Disclaimer: Everything authored by me is my own opinion and personal
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Beverly wrote:
Has anyone tried these? I'm always hunting for low-cal snacks that I
can throw in the bike bag and not become a melted mess when I need
them. The cereal base bars work but they're usually low in protein and
higher in carbs and sugar.

These have 9g carbs, 10g protein and 6g fat and are 120 calories. This
is much better than the usual ratio for this type of bar. I think I'll
buy some for the upcoming bike trip but thought maybe someone has
already tried them.



http://www.quakeraday.com/CHW_Produc...erryAlmond.cfm

Beverly


I tried them. They are OK. I prefer the All Bran and Kashi bars to
them though.

P.S. I hate that they reformulated Pria. :-/

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jmk in NC

Beverly wrote in message
oups.com...
Has anyone tried these? I'm always hunting for low-cal snacks that
I
can throw in the bike bag and not become a melted mess when I need
them. The cereal base bars work but they're usually low in protein
and
higher in carbs and sugar.

These have 9g carbs, 10g protein and 6g fat and are 120 calories.
This
is much better than the usual ratio for this type of bar. I think
I'll
buy some for the upcoming bike trip but thought maybe someone has
already tried them.

Haven't tried them, but I think you may be too concerned about
macronutrient ratios for food during your ride. Carbs are especially
useful while exercising as they are the body's preferential energy
source for all but very low intensity activity.
--
Matthew
Slow and steady wins the race.

Ignoramus32687 wrote:
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:47:12 GMT, Crafting Mom wrote:
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:43:04 -0700, Beverly wrote:

http://www.quakeraday.com/CHW_Produc...erryAlmond.cfm

Never tried them, personally, but the ingredients list is scary.


Maltitol and lactitol could cause a quick termination of a bicycle
ride... I hope that there are great bathroom facilities near the
trail...

``Maltitol tends to lean towards gas, Lactitol towards
diarrhea - but either SA can cause either symptom. ''

http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...&qt_s =Search

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223/175.3/180

It takes quite a bit of these to cause those reactions - 20 to 30
grams. You'ld have to eat a lot of them.

Crafting Mom wrote:
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:43:04 -0700, Beverly wrote:

http://www.quakeraday.com/CHW_Produc...erryAlmond.cfm

Never tried them, personally, but the ingredients list is scary.

I always hate those long ingredients lists, toog Most of them are
safe. I do wish it didn't have the palm kernal oil.


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Disclaimer: Everything authored by me is my own opinion and personal
experience, unless otherwise indicated.

jmk wrote:
Beverly wrote:
Has anyone tried these? I'm always hunting for low-cal snacks that I
can throw in the bike bag and not become a melted mess when I need
them. The cereal base bars work but they're usually low in protein and
higher in carbs and sugar.

These have 9g carbs, 10g protein and 6g fat and are 120 calories. This
is much better than the usual ratio for this type of bar. I think I'll
buy some for the upcoming bike trip but thought maybe someone has
already tried them.



http://www.quakeraday.com/CHW_Produc...erryAlmond.cfm

Beverly


I tried them. They are OK. I prefer the All Bran and Kashi bars to
them though.

P.S. I hate that they reformulated Pria. :-/

--
jmk in NC

I like the Kashi bars, too. I don't think I've tried the All Bran.

Are you referring to the Pria CarbSelect? I haven't bought any of
them. I still prefer the original but it melts in the bike bag.

Beverly

AT wrote:
Beverly wrote in message
oups.com...
Has anyone tried these? I'm always hunting for low-cal snacks that
I
can throw in the bike bag and not become a melted mess when I need
them. The cereal base bars work but they're usually low in protein
and
higher in carbs and sugar.

These have 9g carbs, 10g protein and 6g fat and are 120 calories.
This
is much better than the usual ratio for this type of bar. I think
I'll
buy some for the upcoming bike trip but thought maybe someone has
already tried them.

Haven't tried them, but I think you may be too concerned about
macronutrient ratios for food during your ride. Carbs are especially
useful while exercising as they are the body's preferential energy
source for all but very low intensity activity.
--
Matthew
Slow and steady wins the race.

You're right, carbs are needed for the ride. Generally the bars that
are higher in carbs have a greater sugar content and I find them too
sweet tasting.

I really prefer bananas but I can't throw them in the bag and leave
them there

Beverly

Beverly wrote in message
oups.com...

AT wrote:
Beverly wrote in message
oups.com...
Has anyone tried these? I'm always hunting for low-cal snacks
that
I
can throw in the bike bag and not become a melted mess when I
need
them. The cereal base bars work but they're usually low in
protein
and
higher in carbs and sugar.

These have 9g carbs, 10g protein and 6g fat and are 120
calories.
This
is much better than the usual ratio for this type of bar. I
think
I'll
buy some for the upcoming bike trip but thought maybe someone
has
already tried them.

Haven't tried them, but I think you may be too concerned about
macronutrient ratios for food during your ride. Carbs are
especially
useful while exercising as they are the body's preferential energy
source for all but very low intensity activity.
--
Matthew
Slow and steady wins the race.

You're right, carbs are needed for the ride. Generally the bars
that
are higher in carbs have a greater sugar content and I find them too
sweet tasting.

I really prefer bananas but I can't throw them in the bag and leave
them there

That's what the jersey pockets are for. Or if you need lots of bananas
you could try one of these:
http://monitor.admin.musc.edu/~cfs/i...banana_man.jpg

Somewhere there is a picture of a guy who secured bananas to his
helmet, but I can't find that one :-)

Beverly wrote:
Ignoramus32687 wrote:
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 13:47:12 GMT, Crafting Mom wrote:
On Mon, 22 Aug 2005 06:43:04 -0700, Beverly wrote:

http://www.quakeraday.com/CHW_Produc...erryAlmond.cfm

Never tried them, personally, but the ingredients list is scary.


Maltitol and lactitol could cause a quick termination of a bicycle
ride... I hope that there are great bathroom facilities near the
trail...

``Maltitol tends to lean towards gas, Lactitol towards
diarrhea - but either SA can cause either symptom. ''

http://groups-beta.google.com/groups...&qt_s =Search

--
223/175.3/180

It takes quite a bit of these to cause those reactions - 20 to 30
grams. You'ld have to eat a lot of them.

Forgot to add the website for this information:

http://www.cspinet.org/reports/chemcuisine.htm