Luna Bars
#253757 - 03/22/06 12:00 PM
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Blondie13
Reged: 02/28/06
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Just wondering what these actually are? I see everyone raving about them, but never heard about them. I did a search but they're referred too so often I can't find a description of what they are!
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but I LOVE THEM...I have had loads....nelly brought me 50 over from America when she visited and Sinead brought me 10 when she went over...plus heather7476 used to send me them in return for stuff..hehe.....its good to have american friend out there!! They are AMAZING alternatives to chocolate bars...come in LOADSA flavours and are yummy yummy yummy and IBS safe....I should start a campaign to get them sold over here...u can order them online bt shipping costs a fortune!! 
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They're like nutrition bars. But they're good for us IBS-er's. They're made with soy. MANY flavors, like Chocolate Mint, or lemon. You might want to go to they're website. Very good & filling. Great for on the go. You can find them at Target & other stores.
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Kiwi
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Re: Luna Bars
#253762 - 03/22/06 12:11 PM
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K2
Reged: 01/29/06
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Loc: Canada
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They're like a power bar that have no dairy or other ingredients that would be harmful to IBS, except that some people seem to have a problem with inulin. I love them, got the chocolate peppermint stick ones the other day, mmmmm!
It's worth it to try one, and then order them bulk (cheaper) if you like them and find they're ok on the stomach. Check out their website to see all the flavours and nutritional info www.lunabar.com
Enjoy,
Kat
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Kat
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i wish i have americans friends like you so i can eat the bars too  , the shipping cost . well i will not make a tantrum but i wish i can eat those bars too 
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Hmmmmmm.
I tried them, and stopped.
It gave me problems.
I felt bloated; I wonder if it was the soy?
I seem to the be the only one who has had a bad reaction.
BTW, it says it may have trace amounts of dairy.
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Natalie-
You CAN order them online though see this link
They only have Sweet Dreams;Cherry Covered Chocolate and S'mores though, but IMO Smores is the best of all.
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..fot your student loan but do the Luna ingredients fit in with the all new "no refined sugar Natalie"
The sugars in Lunas are, so it looks not 
Sugar
Sugar is a carbohydrate that comes in many forms. They range from simple sugars, such as sweets and candy, to complex sugars, such as whole grains. We have recently decreased the amount of sugar in our bars by 25% on average. We continue to use all natural sweeteners that make LUNA taste so great.
Brown Rice Syrup
Brown Rice Syrup is a natural sugar made from brown rice and is less refined than white sugar. We use brown rice syrup in LUNA as it has a mild taste and is a good natural sweetener that goes through less processing than other sugars. Along with organic evaporated cane juice, this syrup contributes to that great taste of LUNA without providing too much sugar.
Organic Evaporated Cane Juice
Organic evaporated cane juice is sugar from sugar cane that goes through less processing than table sugars. Cane juice is added to the LUNA bar frosting to add to the creamy flavor. Along with the Brown Rice Syrup, LUNA bar has less than 3 teaspoons of sweetener and these contribute to the overall carbohydrate count of 24-26 grams.
Sorry.............
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Nat - this is the site I found last week, I presumed it was the one you already knew about or I would've put it in an email / post. Doh!!
Shipping isn't that bad at all - similar to UK supermarket delivery charges, in fact even better at the lower order amounts. Not many Luna flavours though... Maybe we should bombard them with emails to extend their range?!!
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Re: Luna Bars
#253924 - 03/23/06 08:12 AM
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BethE
Reged: 06/09/03
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Loc: Syracuse, NY
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They are a "health food/ energy" bar. I find them to be a good between quick food to carry in my car/ purse. for an energy bar, they are not bar - like eating a chewy, highly flavored rice/nut cake with glaze.
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but the refined sugar thing is not FOR LIFE....I dont think Ill be getting them anytime soon...but for when I do get down to the weight I want to be and start introducting small amounts of things if and when I want them....and this time im gona be serious about portion control...then its nice to know theyre available!! 
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We should definitely get some packages going back and forth. I think it's just the thing to lift our spirits for Spring! Nat, I have complete dreams about those crispie bars you got me!! *yum*
~nelly~
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Nope, I can't do them either because of the soy. I just trade them with my friends.
~nelly~
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just wanted to feel a bit more normal now that you are a paragon of healthy eating.
PS had a sweet potato yesterday...mmmm!
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Nelly & Nat
#254135 - 03/24/06 05:57 AM
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cailin
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Loc: Dublin, Ireland
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I am sworn off all things Luna and chocolate related at the moment, trying to stop my body wanting sugar so badly, but I would be glad to send you whatever your heart desire's that I can get here Nelly, to help you along!
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You are my hero!
#254238 - 03/24/06 01:24 PM
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Nelly
Reged: 08/06/04
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I will email you!! There must be something I can send you... Baked Lay's??
~nelly~
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I recommending proceeding with caution when it comes to Luna Bars! I would hardly describe Luna Bars as a safe food for people with IBS and I think the people who describe it this way are ill-informed.
However, it appears some IBS people can tolerate them just fine and I say more power (energy!) to them for being able to do so! However, many of us cannot tolerate them -- I for one would become very sick if I had one because I could not tolerate the ingredients in them. I would probably need to be carted off to the hospital for morphine if I had one. Some of the ingredients in Luna Bars are "deadly" to my IBS!
If you want to try a Luna Bar, I would recommend having just a tiny bite to start in combination with a soluble fibre staple such as white rice, white bread or mashed potatoes. If you survive, you could try another bite the next day and see how you fared.
My approach to trying new foods is similar to the approach used by people with food allergies. I start with a tiny amount, monitor my reaction and slowly increase the amount (if I am fine) over a period of several days or longer. I certainly wouldn't recommend devouring an entire Luna Bar to start because, if you are one of the IBS many who can't tolerate it, you are going to be very ill...
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But most likely the inulin.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Yes, the inulin and possibly the oats would be problematic.
I'm usually okay with soy if it is in certain forms ("So Nice" all-natural soy milk with no additives (sorry folks --only available in Canada!)and Earth Balance organic buttery spread are good) and if I eat it in combination with a soluble fibre staple.
A big problem for me with Luna Bars would be all of the additives. I have a great deal of difficulty tolerating additives of any kind and Luna Bars contain an encyclopedia of vitamin additives. Vitamins additives may in theory be a good thing, but not necessarily if you have IBS!
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