~~SLIM FAST SNACK BARS~~A YUMMY AND NUTRITIOUS CHOICE FOR WEIGHT LOSS!!
Written: Dec 27 '02 (Updated Mar 22 '04)
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Pros: Great tasting; contains 15 essential vitamins and minerals; low in calories.
Cons: Small in size; contain lots of sugar.
The Bottom Line: Instead of grabbing a regular candy bar as a snack, why not choose one of these delicious Slim Fast Snack Bars as a healthier yet great tasting alternative.
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| melissasrn's Full Review: Slim Fast Snack Bar |
Now that Christmas is over and the new year is less than a week away, the time is almost here for millions of Americans to make their New Year's Resolutions. Because over half the adult population now could easily stand to drop a few pounds, resolutions to begin new healthier eating and/or exercise program will be quite popular (though for some only temporary). Since I need to lose about 20 pounds myself, my main goal these past few weeks has been to maintain my present weight without gaining any more through the holidays and then get serious about a weight loss plan once things get back to "normal" in January, 2003. So instead of grabbing a candy bar or other type of junk food when on the go, I've been relying on these Slim Fast Snack Bars to satisfy my sweet tooth without packing on the extra pounds. While they don't contain enough calories to be used as a meal replacement, these tiny bars do provide many of the necessary vitamins and minerals the body needs each day. And best of all, they taste great, too!
~~~The Snack Bars~~~
According to product advertising, these incredibly delicious Slim Fast Snack Bars satisfy your between-meal cravings and provide delicious nutrition on the go! Feeling Hungry? Sluggish? Don't reach for junk food. Sink your teeth into a delicious Slim Fast Snack Bar and get a 130 calorie nutritional energy boost. With 15 essential vitamins and minerals, including 15% of the Calcium you need each day. These nutrition bars help to add balance to your diet or maintenance plan by allowing your sweet tooth to be satisfied without feeling deprived when trying to lose weight or when trying not to gain is your goal. Many candy bars are packed full of sugar and fat ("empty" calories), but while these nutrition bars do contain their fair share of sugar, they also contain many of the required vitamins and minerals our bodies need each day to function properly. Up the protein and fiber content a bit more, and these Slim Fast Snack Bars would make an even better snack alternative.
~~~Packaging & Price~~~
Currently, www.drugstore.com has these Slim Fast Snack Bars on sale for $2.99 for a box of six individually wrapped snack bars (regular price $3.99 for 6 bars). Once the new year arrives, I have a feeling many grocery and drug stores will place these bars on sale as well since January is a popular time of the year for people to begin weight loss programs. Also look for money saving coupons in the Sunday paper as well since these are often available in January as well. At the sale price mentioned above, that works out to be 50 cents per bar, which is a bit expensive when compared to buying a much larger candy bar for the same price. But I might as well glue that candy bar to my butt since that's where it will end up anyway, so paying a bit more for one of these Slim Fast Snack Bars is the wiser, more healthier choice for me.
~~~Available Flavors~~~
These Slim Fast Snack Bars are currently available in five different flavors: Chewy Chocolate Nougat, Chocolate Peanut Nougat, Crispy Peanut Caramel, Peanut Butter Crunch and Rich Chewy Caramel. I've not had a chance to try all five yet, but the two I have eaten are quite good. The Rich Chewy Caramel is just that: very chewy! And it's quite sweet as well: almost too sweet after just a few bites though for me. Close your eyes and take a bite of the Peanut Butter Crunch flavor and you'll swear you are eating a Butterfinger candy bar instead. I've not seen these Slim Fast Snack Bars available for individual purchase, so if you buy a box of six (all the same flavor) and don't like that particular choice, then you are stuck. But so far both of the boxes I've tried in different flavors have not gone to waste.
~~~Nutrition Facts~~~
Serving Size: 1 bar (28g)
Servings Per Container: 6
Amount per Serving
Calories Total 130
...from Fat 40
Total Fat..........4.5g
Saturated Fat......2g
Cholesterol........0mg
Sodium.............55mg
Potassium..........80mg
Total Carbohydrate...21g
Dietary fiber.......1g
Sugars..............20g
Protein............1g
Vitamin A..........15IU
Vitamin C..........15mg
Vitamin D..........15IU
Vitamin E..........15IU
Thiamin (B1).......15mg
Riboflavin (B2)....15mg
Niacin (B3)........15mg
Vitamin B6.........15mg
Folate (Folic Acid)..15mcg
Vitamin B12........15mcg
Biotin.............10mcg
Pantothenic acid...10mg
Calcium............15mg
Iron...............15mg
Phosphorus.........15mg
Zinc..............4mg
~~~Ingredients~~~ (Peanut Butter Crunch)
Sugar, Corn Syrup, Ground Roasted Peanuts, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils (palm kernel, Molasses, Dutched Cocoa (processed with alkali), Nonfat Dry Milk, Whey, Corn Flour, Salt, Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin, TBHQ, Citric Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Vitamin E Acetate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3.
~~~The Slim Fast Plan~~~
Consume these Slim Fast Snack Bars alone as an occasional snack or as part of the Slim Fast Plan. According to packaging information, the plan is summarized as follows: How To Lose Weight, Stay Slim, And Live A Healthier Life: Slim Fast is the delicious, healthy way to lose weight and stay fit. Just replace one or two meals a day with a great tasting Slim Fast shake, then eat sensibly the rest of the day. A 30 minute walk can be really helpful. Between meals satisfy your hunger with a delicious nutritional Slim Fast snack bar. Please don't overeat. Remember, the purpose is to help you keep your weight down. Drink two glasses of water or a diet beverage with each bar to help you satisfy your hunger.
~~~Overall Recommendation~~~
While there are certainly healthier nutrition bars available on the market today for the true nitty-gritty health buff, junk food junkies wishing to improve their food choices should give a few of these Slim Fast Snack Bars a try. They contain enough sugar to satisfy that sweet tooth without blowing your whole new eating plan. Relatively low in calories, these bars will keep you going until lunch or dinner as an in-between-meals snack. Just don't eat the whole box as moderation is the key! So choose one of these Slim Fast Snack Bars as an occasional snack or include them with the Slim Fast Weight Loss Program itself for more variety. Good luck and stay healthy! And may you reach and maintain all of your weight-loss goals for 2003.
**For more information on the Slim Fast Snack Bars and the Slim Fast Weight Loss Program in general (including their weight maintenance plan), please check out the following website:
www.slimfast.com
Free membership here includes weekly weigh-ins, a personal diary, a buddy program, and weekly newsletters.
Questions or comments?
1-877-375-4632
Or write:
SLIM FAST FOODS COMPANY
PO Box 3625
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
***And for a limited time only, pick up a box of six of these Slim Fast Snack Bars at www.drugstore.com for just $2.99 (that's $1 off the regular price)!!
***To find out more about the www.drugstore.com website, please check out the following review of this popular online store.
***Other Slim Fast products that may be of interest:
Slim Fast Chewy Granola Bars
Slim Fast Meal-On-the-Go Bars
Slim Fast Shakes
Ultra Slim Fast Powders
Slim Fast Powders
***Looking for a low carb alternative?? Check out the new Slim Fast Chocolate Peanut Low Carb Snack Bars which contain less sugar and more protein.
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