I've been using Dr. Smoothie 100% fruit puree blends for my protein shakes at work for a few months now, and I'm saving to buy myself a fancy blender to make super-thick protein shakes at home. But, that reivew comes when the blender comes....
While perusing the Dr. Smoothie website - I noticed these: Bio Bar Whole Food Nutrition Bars, and I got a sample in the mail today. My husband, myself and my five year old split a Peanut Butter Crunch bar. Upon opening, it smells of peanuts, and looks bizarre, unless you're used to vegan food bars, they have a very plain appearance. But, they tasted pretty good! Bob said they were "really good, I'd buy these!"
My daughter didn't comment, but happily ate 1/4 of the bar with no questions, she actually stole it from me and gobbled it down. I liked it enough - and I would consider purchasing more, especially once I came online and read the statistics on the website, they are considered low GI.
Here's my bar, before my five year old stole it:
From Dr. Smoothie, and there's a video about the bars at the bottom left of this page, too:
"Dr. Smoothie introduces Bio Bars, an all-natural whole food nutrition
bar. Bio Bars are cold processed to maintain enzyme activity of the
components for high bioavailability. The true value of Bio Bars is in
the ingredients. This is a vegan nutrition bar and should not be
confused with protein or energy bars. Bio Bars are available in Peanut
Butter Crunch and Chocolate Almond.
- 100% plant based nutrition from natural sources
- Cold processed to retain maximum essential enzymes and nutrients
- Low glycemic load – delayed glycemic response
- Ten + grams of fiber in every bar
- Ten + grams of vegetable protein for sustained energy release
- Phytosterols for cardio protection and immune system support
- Eighteen amino acids and over 70 antioxidants – the essential building blocks of good nutrition
- Essential Fatty Acids contribute to a healthy heart
- Essential vitamins and minerals in a ready to eat, vegan food bar
- Provides energy for two to four hours without a blood sugar crash
- Be
at the top of your game, not on a glycemic roller coaster ride!
- Provides essential building blocks for good nutrition
- Low glycemic foods can prolong physical endurance
- Essential fatty acids contribute to a healthy heart
What is Delayed Glycemic Response and why is it so important?
Delayed
glycemic response refers to the sustained and gradual increase in blood
glucose levels as a result of consuming low glycemic index foods. By
definition, the consumption of high-glycemic index foods results in
higher and more rapid increases in blood glucose levels than the
consumption of low-glycemic index foods.
The glycemic index
is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood
glucose (blood sugar) levels. It compares foods gram for gram of
carbohydrate. Carbohydrates that breakdown quickly during digestion
have the highest glycemic indexes. The blood glucose response is fast
and high. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose
gradually into the blood stream, have low glycemic indexes.
Lowering insulin levels is not only a key ingredient in weight loss,
but is also viewed as one of the secrets to long-term health. Low
glycemic index foods keep you fuller for longer, also aiding in weight
management or weight loss goals. Different varieties of foods will vary
depending on their relative fiber or sugar content."
As a vegan nutrition bar, they're kinda pricey, $32 for 15 bars, though those of us who buy bars know that many are about the same cost, but these have great qualities.
I've been using Dr. Smoothie 100% fruit puree blends for my protein shakes at work for a few months now, and I'm saving to buy myself a fancy blender to make super-thick protein shakes at home. But, that reivew comes when the blender comes....
While perusing the Dr. Smoothie website - I noticed these: Bio Bar Whole Food Nutrition Bars, and I got a sample in the mail today. My husband, myself and my five year old split a Peanut Butter Crunch bar. Upon opening, it smells of peanuts, and looks bizarre, unless you're used to vegan food bars, they have a very plain appearance. But, they tasted pretty good! Bob said they were "really good, I'd buy these!"
My daughter didn't comment, but happily ate 1/4 of the bar with no questions, she actually stole it from me and gobbled it down. I liked it enough - and I would consider purchasing more, especially once I came online and read the statistics on the website, they are considered low GI.
Here's my bar, before my five year old stole it:
From Dr. Smoothie, and there's a video about the bars at the bottom left of this page, too:
"Dr. Smoothie introduces Bio Bars, an all-natural whole food nutrition bar. Bio Bars are cold processed to maintain enzyme activity of the components for high bioavailability. The true value of Bio Bars is in the ingredients. This is a vegan nutrition bar and should not be confused with protein or energy bars. Bio Bars are available in Peanut Butter Crunch and Chocolate Almond.
What is Delayed Glycemic Response and why is it so important?
Delayed glycemic response refers to the sustained and gradual increase in blood glucose levels as a result of consuming low glycemic index foods. By definition, the consumption of high-glycemic index foods results in higher and more rapid increases in blood glucose levels than the consumption of low-glycemic index foods.
The glycemic index is a ranking of carbohydrates based on their immediate effect on blood glucose (blood sugar) levels. It compares foods gram for gram of carbohydrate. Carbohydrates that breakdown quickly during digestion have the highest glycemic indexes. The blood glucose response is fast and high. Carbohydrates that break down slowly, releasing glucose gradually into the blood stream, have low glycemic indexes.
Lowering insulin levels is not only a key ingredient in weight loss, but is also viewed as one of the secrets to long-term health. Low glycemic index foods keep you fuller for longer, also aiding in weight management or weight loss goals. Different varieties of foods will vary depending on their relative fiber or sugar content."
As a vegan nutrition bar, they're kinda pricey, $32 for 15 bars, though those of us who buy bars know that many are about the same cost, but these have great qualities.