May 
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| 05/07/2009 8:35 PM |
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| I just want to double check...Can the Zone bars and shakes be used to replace a complete meal or are they just meant to be snacks? There's not much information on the box about how to use them. Not only does it not mention how many blocks they're worth, but they also don't seem to comply with the 10, 20, 30 ratio of fat to protein to carbs. I have an extremely hectic two weeks coming up soon and will be having meals on the run. I'm considering replacing lunch for a few days with a bar or a shake. Any advice on how to effectively use them? |
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Julie
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| 05/08/2009 5:57 AM |
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Hi there,
From my understaning youcan use them as a meal replacement or snack up to you. Often when i have hectic mornings with the kids i eat one for breakfast. |
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Sue K 
Posts:10748
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| 05/08/2009 6:13 AM |
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| Yes, Dr. Sears Zone bars and shakes can be used for either a meal or a snack, as Julie wrote. One bar contains 2 blocks of P, C and F. 1/2 bar is a 1 block snack; 1 1/2 bars is a 3 block meal. One shake packet mixed with a cup of 2% milk is a 3 block meal. If you use lower fat or fat free milk add fat to the meal to achieve balance. I've been eating Dr. Sears Zone bars and shakes for years and they work very well. |
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Cranberrycat
Posts:6202
Zone Expert
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| 05/08/2009 10:16 AM |
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May,
Just posting that bars and shakes used as meal replacements just don't always work well for everyone. Sometimes I can get by using bars as a snack (1/2 bar), but even the bars don't hold me to the next meal quite as long as eating REAL food. And, speaking of shakes, not everyone can do well on liquid carb meals. But, you could take the shake mix and mix it into some plain yogurt. That may help!
If your week is going to be hectic, you could plan ahead and make up a batch of chili, or something that you can make up once and just reheat easily. Chili is an awesome zone food!
Anyway, no problem if your choice is to use those products, but I just wanted to be sure to let you know that they don't work for everyone. |
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May
Posts:5
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| 05/09/2009 11:52 AM |
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| Thanks for the info and advice. :-) |
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Cranberrycat
Posts:6202
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| 05/09/2009 2:14 PM |
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| You're welcome! |
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Lolly
Posts:37
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| 05/09/2009 5:41 PM |
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| The Zone bars have been really helpful to me when I'm out running around and need to eat something balanced. For me, they satisfy hunger quite well. Also, when I've inadvertently eaten a meal hasn't been totally balanced and leaves me feeling icky, eating 1/2 a bar helps to get me back into the Zone more quickly. |
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Christina
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| 05/09/2009 6:31 PM |
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Hi May,
I actually had to use them both quite a bit this week and they worked extremely well. |
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May
Posts:5
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| 05/10/2009 10:01 AM |
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| That's good to know. I hope they work well for me. It would definitely make things a little easier. |
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Sue K
Posts:10748
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| 05/10/2009 12:34 PM |
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| May, some more info. Dr Sears has tested his bars on diabetics with excellent results, and holds has US patents on them. |
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Cranberrycat
Posts:6202
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| 05/10/2009 2:00 PM |
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| See, we are all very individual in our bar responses. I don't do as well with bars. But, that is me. I can do pretty well on a 1/2 bar for a snack, as long as my meal isn't too far away, but using them on a consistent basis does not keep me in the Zone. |
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