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When you don't have time to stop for a meal, don't deprive your body of needed nutrition and fuel to keep you going. Enjoy an Atkins Advantage™ Bar as a convenient and satisfying snack or meal on-the-go! ... Read more

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• Does Not Contain: Added sugar, hydrogenated oils.

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Great Tasting Low-Carb Snack With No Sugar Alcohol!
Since switching to a low-carb diet, one of the challenges that I encountered (as I am sure many others have also experienced) is finding good-tasting low-carb snacks that aren't sweetened with sugar alcohols (maltitol, sorbitol, mannitol, isomalt, etc.).Sugar alcohols do have carbs (about 1/2 to 3/4 the calories of processed sugar), but are absorbed by the body more slowly and incompletely. As a result (unless you are fortunate to have a very tolerant metabolism), they can generate a lot of unpleasant side effects including bloating, gas and diarrhea. Some food manufacturers even omit them from the total carb count on product nutrient labels. Consequently, I altogether avoid products that contain sugar alcohols.

What initially attracted to the Atkins Advantage bars is that they are sweetened with sucralose instead of sugar alcohols and they taste rather good.I have not yet had an opportunity to taste all of the varieties, but the chocolate peanut butter bar is my personal favorite.(Each chocolate peanut butter bar has a thin layer of chocolate surrounding a peanut butter flavored center.)At only 2 net carbs per bar, they are an extremely healthy snack that won't adversely affect the low-carb lifestyle.The bars taste great and one bar will satisfy my hunger for a few hours.The bars are not overly sweet (they may not be sweet enough for some), but eating them causes no adverse side effects like foods containing sugar alcohols.

If you buy the Atkins Advantage bars individually, they can be rather pricey, so the best way to buy them is in bulk.Overall, for great taste, no sugar alcohols and helping me lose the unwanted pounds, I rate the Atkins Advantage bars with 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend them to anyone who is on a low-carb diet.

My favorite "traditional" low carb bar
This bar, as you can see from other reviews, is not for everyone.After having tried a ton of bars (all different brands), I keep coming back to this one.It is quite filling, with a dense peanut-butter-like filling.The outside is a thin layer of low carb chocolate.Depending on the freshness of the bars, the inside may be a bit dry (so, it is good with a cup of green tea).

It is not super sweet like some of the other bars, so if you're just starting Atkins, you may not appreciate it.

For a quick snack/meal on the go, this is probably the best you can get on Atkins (aside from whole foods).

These bars taste really bad compared to Walker Diet bars
I was very unhappy with the taste of these bars.Walkerdiet.com has low carb bars that taste far superior and have a better nutritional profile.Futher, the Atkins bars have hydrolyzed collagen, basically ground up dead animal parts in them.

Atkins Advantage Bars
I've tried them all and this one is the best tasting. Real food is best on Atkins, but we don't always have time for it. This is a delicious substitute.

Decent, healthy, but a bit dry and chewy
The Pros:This bar has a healthy amount of fiber and vitamins, and truly is low in carbs.It is readily available in discount-sized boxes at Amazon, as well as in discount department stores and warehouse clubs.

The Cons:Unlike it's much prettier and tastier cousin, the chocolate peanut butter bar, the chocolate fudge bar is dry and chewy.It goes down all right with coffee, but has that "stick to your ribs" texture to it.

Bottom-line:I buy this one from time to time because Atkins seems to make them available to the warehouse clubs much more often that the better tasting alternatives.If you have a choice, go for the Peanut Butter & Chocolate, or the S'mores. ... Read more

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My Favorite Zone-bar Flavors!
I must confess that I've become almost hopelessly addicted to these scrumptious Zone Perfect bars (eaten strictly "one-at-a-time" either as a "quick breakfast" or as a scheduled, mid-afternoon/late-night "snack", per Barry Sears' "Zone" dietary prescription). Of late, these "processed" bars constitute, arguably, my only remaining (edible) "vice", insofar as I keep right on indulging in them daily despite the presence of some measure of "palm-kernel" oil or, still worse, "fractionated palm-kernel" oil in most, if not all, of the varieties of Zone Perfect "nutrition" bars. [I do wish the manufacturer could/would somehow "upgrade" that particular ingredient. As fats go, ordinary "palm" oil is ONE thing (arguably, not necessarily bad for you); but, reportedly, the more saturated "palm-KERNEL" oil is yet another thing; and then "FRACTIONATED (i.e., "processed") palm-kernel" oil is reportedly still worse--maybe not fully as bad as "hydrogenated" oils (a.k.a. "trans" fats), but possibly still close enough to merit a modicum of concern.]

But, face it, (virtually) ALL brands of "nutrition bars" (not to mention many old-fashioned "candy bars" and countless other processed-food products) continue to include either "palm-kernel" or even "hydrogenated" oils, and so I certainly don't mean to "demonize" any one brand of bar. And I rationalize my own gleefully continuing consumption of these delectable bars thusly:so long as I ALSO continue to eat only "fully Zone-favorable (i.e., healthy)" LUNCHES and EVENING MEALS, my health will (I pray!) not unduly suffer from the presence of a bit of "relatively unhealthy" vegetable oil in my beloved 2 (or 3!) "snack" bars per day.

The two brands of "nutrition" bars that I happen to favor (partly because they--more or less--have the best overall "Zone-favorable" balance of carbohydrate (40%) to protein (30%) to fat (30%), and partly because I simply happen to LIKE them) are the "Body for Life" bars and (still better!) these "Zone Perfect" bars. To my sensibilities, the "Zone" bars, collectively, feature the most satisfying combination/degree of size, shape, crunchiness, moistness, and (of course!) enticing, mouthwatering FLAVOR!

Now, not only are some of the Zone Perfect bars' NAMES a bit misleading (because a given bar might taste much better--or, in a tiny few instances, a bit less good--than its given name implies), but, as the old saw goes, "there's no accounting for taste" anyway, and indeed I'm (pretty much) glad we don't all favor the very same things in this life. That said, here is how I myself rank the various Zone-bar flavors I've tried thus far (i.e., there are still a few other--very alluring!--Zone Perfect flavors that I've yet to sample):

TIED FOR "FIRST PLACE":

Chocolate Almond Raisin. Wow! The "whole" almonds and the pieces of raisins are lusciouslycomplemented by some sort of mysterious flavoring that keeps me coming back for more.

Chocolate Raspberry. What a great, addictive combination of flavors! This is a flavor that can really grow on you after several days, even if it doesn't impress you at first.

Strawberry Yogurt. This bar has a sort of "white chocolate" coating, much as the "Lemon Yogurt" bar does. But unlike the "artificial" taste of the latter bar, the strawberry bar's taste seems both intensely "fruity" and fully gratifying! When you want a break from the usual "milk chocolate" bar, this is a great choice.

Apple Cinnamon. This bar has neither a "dark" nor a "white" chocolate coating. In fact, it doesn't need ANY such coating, for its "apple & cinnamon" flavor is even better than the name suggests, not to mention the bar is pleasingly moist while still being satisfyingly crunchy.


COLLECTIVELY TIED FOR (A VERY CLOSE) "SECOND PLACE":

Chocolate Almond Biscotti.
Fudge Graham.
Chocolate Peanut Butter.
Chocolate Caramel Cluster.

Hard to go wrong with any of the above four. They're all likewise delicious!


A FLAVOR I "LIKE" BUT DON'T (YET) "LOVE":

Surprisingly, the "Chocolate Mint" bar didn't quite fire my rockets as I'd expected it to do. I normally love anything "chocolate mint"--from candy bars to cookies to ice cream--but somehow this particular Zone Perfect bar affects me as being "good" but not downright "great." Maybe if I try it repeatedly it might eventually grow on me....

ONE FLAVOR I FRANKLY COULD DO WITHOUT:

The "Lemon Yogurt" bar, to my palate, seems to suffer much like countless other processed "lemon-flavor" food products:the "lemon" just tastes too darned "artificial".


So, there you have it, my personal "Zone bar" faves. I'm sure my ranking won't duplicate yours, but, hey, "c'est la vie"! In any case, do consider one of these "nutrition" bars the next time you're craving an old-fashioned "candy" bar (or bakery treat); not only are these bars (relatively) "healthier", but also they taste, if anything, even better than many traditional candy bars!

[AFTERWORD: By following Barry Sears' "Zone diet" (that permits such Zone Perfect bars in specified quantities), I've lost 20 pounds in two months without going hungry. In this vein, also see my detailed Amazon reviews of Sears' books MASTERING THE ZONE and, especially (his latest), THE ANTI-INFLAMMATION ZONE. Don't risk your health with a "binge" or "unbalanced" diet (such as "Atkins"); stick with "nutritional balance and moderation": stick with the "Zone" diet, and stick with it FOR LIFE!]

great for those watching their weight/counting calories
These bars are awesome. I had seen them in stores, but became hooked when a coworker told me she'd been eating them as meal-replacement bars and they helped her lose/maintain weight. Many days, I will have one as my lunch, and they really aren't bad! I must admit that I balked at the calorie count (about 200) when I first came across them, but if you have one as a meal, you're ok. They are full of vitamins and minerals, made with soy (good for you) and they have 80% of the DV of chromium, which is supposed to be good for helping shed those unwanted pounds (I believe it works!). My personal favorite flavors are strawberry yogurt, double chocolate and chocolate caramel cluster, but a lot of the other flavors are really good too. I buy these in bulk, they are so good! You have to try them!

Lemon Yogurt - yummm
I eat a lot of protein bars, well a lot of the balanced nutrition bars, meaning I don't eat things like Cliff or Luna bars because they have too much sugar. That being said, the Lemon Yogurt Zone Perfect bar is probably the best tasting bar of all the low sugar choices. Give it a try, you'll like it.

These bars taste like candy
I have 4 sisters. They all decided to go on a diet and they started buying these zone bars. One night i was looking for a snack and saw "Chocolate Peanutbutter". In short, i probably have one a day, just because they taste good. If you like peanut butter you will love these. Sometimes i would have 2 or 3 in a row.

The Best Zone bars under the sun!
These are SOOOOOO yummy!They have absolutely no after-taste and remind me of Carnation Instant Breakfast bars (remember those...;-)or even a Whatchamacallit! I find myself craving them like a real candybar!!! ... Read more

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• For People W/Diabetes Clinically Shown To Help Manage Blood Glucose Levels
• Tolerance Protein To Help Support Muscle Mass
• Antioxidants To Help Protect Against Cell Damage Chromium To Help Support Glucose

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Great product for anyone with fluctuating blood sugar level
I dont have diabetes, but I do suffer from hypoglycemia which can leave me feeling very irritable and disorientated. Generally snacking on candy bars will instantly make me feel better but minutes later will make the symptoms much worse. I've found that taking Glucerna bars are a great way of bringing up my sugar level and keeping it steady until I can get a balanced meal. I've also found that they help me have better energy when eaten before going to the gym.

I have given them four stars as although they taste good and have a better consistancy than other products on the market, I wish that they were less expensive so I could include them in my diet more often. ... Read more

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Too chocolate for my new tastebuds...
These aren't bad bars, especially if you're crazy about chocolate, and don't mind a slightly dry, dense filling, coated with more low carb chocolate.

Most Atkins products are great, but this one left me unmoved.Try the apple bars or the choc chip ones for a really good breakfast snack on the go. ... Read more

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Good, light low carb bar
This bar is lightly sweet and has a nice granola flavor.It does not seem as 'synthetic' as other low carb bars often do.There is a vanilla coating on the bottom half of the bar, so this snack does not always travel well in the heat!(The coating will melt.)

Many of the bars will leave me with side effects because of the sugar alcohols, and this one was not among them.I was able to maintain ketosis and continue losing weight while having this as a snack.

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• Does Not Contain: No sugar and hydrogenated oils.

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Hold your stomach...
I've been trying all different kinds of nutrition bars and let me tell you, of the WORST CarbWise has been just that.

I wastrying a bite of one of the bars and the whole thing broke into a bunch of little pieces in my mouth! Naturally I walked around the room for a little while only to start feeling a strange feeling start to occur that made me feel light-headed. Finally, the taste stays with you after you eat one that's no where near good.

My final point: Please, if you're going to stay on lowcarb, eat the cow and run from these bars. From taste to feel, they were bad to worse. Good luck and...enjoy? :<

Great for Low Carb Diets
I've tried about every other low carb bar on the market.These are by far the best.They make a great snack or meal replacement.It's easy to stay low carb with these bars.They are like eating a candybar without the guilt.If you like Whatchamacallit candybars, you'll love these.

The best!
Of all the low-carb bars I've tried, this is the best!Crunchy, great texture.Not sticky or gummy.Good taste without being cloying or leaving aftertaste.

A hit across the board
These bars, first gotten for a low-carb pal's post-workout snack, have become the "munchie food" of choice for our kindergardener, his several baby sitters (instead of Amos' cookies!), and my golf mates for our end-of-the-round mid-morning snack (instead of KitKats!)As a snack food, the premium price is worth it.

PB Carbwise Bars - Best in taste!
From someone who's tried every brand of low carb bar out there... The PB Carbwise are the best tasting low carb bar i've had. Also, it's crispy like a rice crispy bar, not gummy like a lot of the low carb bars that are made.It's really a treat for those watching carbs. ... Read more

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• Please read all label information on delivery
• Formulated to support your body's requirements for quality nutrients
• Helps support stable energy levels
• Provides complex and simple carbohydrates, protein, and 23 vitamins and minerals
• Cinnamon Roll Crisp flavor

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Tastes OK, better tasting flavors available
I ordered this product from amazon attracted by the great prices. The delivery was super fast even with super saver shipping. I got it within 3 working days.

The bars themselves are fine. You don't have to force them down your throat but they arn't the best tasting bars from myoplex. Their Choc fudge and Choc Choc chip flavors are 5-star worthy. But the deal is pretty good and I don't regret the purchase.

Delicious
I checked on epinions about myoplex lite and they said they all tasted terrible... except the cinnamon roll one. So I got a cinnamon roll myoplex lite bar and love it. Tastes like a cinnamon rice crispy treat with frosting! It's really one of the rare protein bars I actually look forward to eating.

The protein isnt that much but its a good meal replacement bar if you're trying to lose fat. There is a lot of sugar in it unfortunately so hopefully its not too high on the glycemic scale.

I'd definately recommend this if you need a low calorie protein bar thats sweet, tastes great, and has the feel of a rice crispy treat. ... Read more

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Best of the bunch
I have tried 3 different types.These are the best of the bunch.Do to the low carb desire, the taste gets limited.Yet, the strawberry flavor comes through.Also, there is a nutty texture that keeps it from feeling like cardboard.

My favorite of all the Atkins Breakfast Bars
Im a strawberry lover from way back.Also an Atkins lover!So, when I found that I could put the 2 together, I was really happy.These bars taste great.Also enjoy the Apple Crisp and chocolate chip.Blueberry is good, but leaves an after taste.

Atkins morning start bars are good, not great.
I've eaten five different flavors of the Atkins morning start bars. The cinnamon bun flavor is the best; chocolate chip crisp is pretty good; strawberry crisp is okay for a change of pace, as is the apple crisp, and although the blueberry muffin isn't all that bad, I found that it did have something of an aftertaste. For a low carb snack, these are a really good alternative, and I wouldn't be afraid to try any of the flavors that I've mentioned above.

Barely edible
These Creamy Strawberry bars are barely edible.I bought boxes of several different varieties of the Morning Start bars.I haven't tried them all, but I sure hope these are the worst.I am going to eat them, just because I paid good money for them.I sure won't buy any more. ... Read more

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• 9 delicious flavors
• 5 grams or less impact carbs
• 21-26 grams protein (depending on flavor)
• 3 grams or less of sugar
• packed with essential vitamins and minerals

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• Please read all label information on delivery
• Low-carbohydrate nutrition bars for enhanced weight loss
• Focuses body on burning fat exclusively for energy
• High in protein; fortified with essential vitamins and minerals
• Satisfies appetites for hours; 3 grams of carbs per bar

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Best low-carb bars
Best on the market by value and taste - 60 gr. a bar with 3 gr. net carbs. Got them for $9.99 as the other reviewer but mine have expiry date of Jan 06 so I am sorry I did not order more.

I don't know what these other people are talking about!
I think that these are the best low-carb protein bars I've had so far!They are supposed to taste like S'mores!Hello!Graham crackers are not cookies!I think that these bars taste exactly like cold s'mores!Yum!!!

tasted awful!
i'm still in the process of trying different low carb bars, but i'd have to say the atkins bars are the worst tasting. they taste like cardboard.blech! and all the flavors taste almost exactly the same. AVOID!!the only good thing is that they act as a great appetite suppressant. after eating one, im not hungry for HOURS!

EXPIRED!!!
I guess I should have known that at $9.99 a box that there would be something wrong with them...I ordered the Smores and Mocha Crunch varieties of the Atkins Advantage bar, and when they arrived, I noticed that one of the boxes was past the expiration date (Dec 2004) and the other is almost expired (Feb 2005). I can't believe that they can get away with selling expired food without advertising it as such. So, buyer beware! You get what you pay for sometimes! VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!

All carbs are not equal
I'd just like to dispell another reviewers comment on carbs. I'm a type one diabetic and i've been thru enough nutritional classes tought by medical professionals to know that not all carbs are the same. Net carbs and net carbs only affect blood glucose levels. If you want to see it for yourself go out and buy a blood glucose monitor, test your blood before eating an atkins bar, eat an atkins bar and test your blood 15-20 minutes after eating the bar. You should notice very little difference in your BG level. The next day try the same experimant with a snickers bar or something loaded with carbs/sugar. Im sure you'll see that not all carbs are equal. ;-) ... Read more

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• Lemon Cheesecake flavor
• Perfect for carb-conscious eaters
• Contains 26g of protein, and only 3 g of impact carbs
• Great for those with an on-the-go lifestyle
• Complete formula is optimal for pre- and post workout consumption, meal supplementation or as a quick energy boost

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• Please read all label information on delivery
• Helps you maintain healthy nutritional levels while decreasing your carbohydrate intake
• Each bar contains 25 grams of protein and 3 grams of impact carbs
• Optimal formula for pre- and post workout consumption, meal supplementation, or as a quick energy boost
• Package contains 12, Chocolate Chip Brownie-flavored bars

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• Please read all label information on delivery
• Nutrition bar for a low-carb lifestyle; smart nutrition for active people
• 24 to 26 Grams protein; 2 to 4 Grams Impact Carbs
• Maintain healthy nutritional levels while decreasing carbohydrate intake
• Enjoy as between-meal snack or occasional meal replacement

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• 9 delicious flavors
• 5 grams or less impact carbs
• 21-26 grams protein (depending on flavor)
• 3 grams or less of sugar
• packed with essential vitamins and minerals

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Low-Carb Heaven
This bar is amazing!It is smooth and not so firm that it makes your jaw sore.It is the best chocolate bar around and the best low-carb bar available.It tastes great and I highly recommend it!This company also makes a great, smooth Lemon Cheesecake Bar (quite lemony) and a delicious Cookies and Cream Bar (A little burny at the end, yet still quite delicious).Try them all!This is definitely the best brand of low-carb bars!And if you want a dark-chocolatey taste, go for the strawberry mousse bar! ... Read more

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• Ephedrine Free
• Drug Free
• Gives added Energy
• Helps burn fat and calories

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• Read all label information on product package
• Nutrition bar for the low-carb lifestyle
• Satisfies hunger and provides balanced nutrition
• 2 grams of impact carbohydrates; 25 grams of protein
• 12 bars of Cookies and Cream flavor