EP 164: How to Choose the Best Protein Bars for Bariatric Surgery

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HOST: Bariatric Dietitian Dr. Susan Mitchell 

 

Protein bars. They’re so quick and easy. But are they just candy in disguise or can they be a bariatric-friendly choice? There are zillions of bars to choose from and they can be so confusing to decipher the labels. What’s a good choice? What’s just a candy bar in a trendy wrapper? Isabel, Gayle and I will tell you how to pick the best protein bars.

Podcast Guests: 

Bariatric Dietitian Isabel Maples, RD

Bariatric Coordinator

UVA Health in Haymarket, Virginia

Email: [email protected] 

 

Gayle Brazzi Smith MS, RDN, CSOWM, LDN

Registered & Licensed Dietitian

Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute

Orlando, FL

Email: [email protected]

Website: OrlandoHealth.com/Bariatrics  

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Chapters

00:00

Introduction

03:23

Protein Bars: Health Halo vs. Reality

05:14

Using Protein Bars to Meet Protein Goals

08:46

Choosing the Best Protein Bars: Nutrition Facts and Ingredients

13:51

Understanding Sugar Alcohols

24:01

Personalizing Your Protein Bar Choice

26:40

Making Informed Decisions: Reading Labels and Ingredients

 

 

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