I like it because it is a smaller amount than other meal replacements and it is all natural. Tastes good too.
(indicates that they have not used the product)I love most of the Zone Perfect Bar flavors. I love the new Chocolate Almond Raisin. Totally yummy!! These do pack over 200 calories each and don't pack as much protein as I'd like (around 15 per bar). But as an afternoon pick up or snack I think they are a good substitute for junk food. Also they now have some in a smaller size which is more feasible for new post ops that can't eat the bigger bars.
(indicates that they have used the product)Each bar has 16g protein (not high in fiber though) and taste like those mint chocolate cookies. I work nights and can't deal with a big meal when I'm at work so I always have two of these with me (I do 12 hours) and they get me through the shift without hunger or blood sugar drops!
(indicates that they have used the product)This is a meal replacement bar marketed primarily to diabetics working on weight loss. It's not (IMO) really appropriate for postops, as the carb-to-protein ratio is way too high.
Happily, the version I sampled (Chewy Chocolate Peanut) was both tasty and satisfying. It's said to taste like a Snickers bar, and I'd say there's a resemblance. The soy aftertaste kind of ruins the illusion though :-).
Nonetheless, it's a better value and a MUCH better taste than a lot of other meal replacement bars, and I felt satisfied from it a lot longer than from some others I've tried.
Peanut Butter and the Chocolate Mint were my favorites. And now I have to add the Chocolate Almond Raisin as quite good also, althou, sometimes the almond flavoring is a bit strong and the bar too sweet. But it really satisfies my sweet tooth, when I'm craving something. The only protein bar I've found that's close to how good these are is not a Zone bar but "Balance Gold" in the Caramel Nut Blast flavor - not bad for protein bars!
(indicates that they have used the product)Three words: CHOCOLATE ALMOND RAISIN. This is the most awesome flavor, and it doesn't taste how it sounds. It has nearly whole almonds in it, crunchiness, no discernable raisins, really, but it is soooooo good. I think what makes it, is that it is sweet, but not overly so. Half of one of these with my starbucks in the morning, starts my day off with major satisfaction and kicks hunger in the butt for hours. If I'm feeling really hungry, I eat the whole bar! :-D This starts nearly every day for me. TRY THIS FLAVOR. You wont be sorry!
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