Tue, Apr-03-18, 03:04
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Plan: P:E/DDF
Stats: 225/150/169
BF:45%/28%/25%
Progress: 134%
Location: NC
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In the past, Dr Westman has mentioned based on the results of his many patients, the bars tended to stall weight loss, while the shakes usually did not and were OK as a snack. The difference was likely those "no carb" fibers used..some people would absorb them, so he advised counting the bar total carbs.
However quite recently Atkins claims the bars have a new formula, it appears they are now made with tapioca starches. The bars still contain two versions of soy ingredients so I will never buy them, but as with any food, try it yourself for a few weeks, and if you stop losing weight, then the bars do not work for you.
Also on website, noticed that the shakes now have More Protein and Fiber. So in that case, a useful product may have been made even better. The candies ignite sugar cravings no matter what the formula, best to avoid.
On another thread, noted that the newest Atkins book is all about Real Food. And it appears the ANA company has taken steps to make their products more "natural" as well. The Quest Bars and a wallfull of other protein bars were surely reducing sales, so the Atkins response to the Paleo/real food movement have improved their products.
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