Reddit reviews Special K Protein Meal Bars, Strawberry, Value Pack, 19 oz (12 Count)
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STRAWBERRY DELIGHT - Special K Strawberry Protein Meal Bar a delicious indulgence of crispy, crunchy rice and pieces of strawberry-flavored fruit dipped in creamy goodnessPORTABLE PROTEIN - Pack a wholesome snack on-the-go, enjoy as an afternoon pick-me-up at the office, stash in your purse, desk, lunchbox or gym bag. Made with soy protein isolateWHAT SNACK DREAMS ARE MADE OF - With wholesome ingredients and crave-worthy flavors, it's time to turn snacking into a multi-sensory experienceDESIGNED TO FUEL YOU - Nutritious meal replacement or snack bar 12g protein (22%DV), 3g fiber, contains 5g total fat per serving, & 13 essential vitamins and minerals per 45g bar. Contains soy, milk, peanut, almond & wheat ingredientsREADY TO EAT PROTEIN BARS - Package comes with one box of Special K Strawberry Protein Meal Bars containing 12 individually wrapped bars
Basically you are looking to balance carbs and protein.
Carbs are sugars, and grains. Fibrous carbs (check the nutrition label to see how many of the carbs are fiber) are better than simple carbs (think fruits, bread, rice, and other grains). Protein carbs (nuts, beans, legumes) are also better than simple ones.
I found the app, Carb Manager, to be a god send. You type in what you ate and how much and it tells you how many carbs/fiber and protein is there. Helps you get a good feel for what portion sizes you can have of things.
General rule of thumb for amounts seems to be:
Breakfast - no more than 30 carbs
Lunch - 45 to 60 carbs
Dinner - 45 to 60 carbs
With 2-3 snacks a day at no more than 15 carbs each
You will want to wait at least 2 hours between eating (for blood sugar testing). I found that spacing my meals out more like 5-6 hours with a snack at the 3-4 hour mark worked best for me.
It was also emphasized to me that I should be EATING my carbs not DRINKING them, so no juices or sodas. (That really helped with my water intake. ๐)
All of these need protein with them. My favorite snacks are Nature valley protein bar, Special K Protein Meal Bars, and Carnation Breakfast Essentials, in addition to nuts and cheeses.