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sweetwhite30

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I am going to start allowing my son to have a nutripal bar and instead of pediasure a nutripal drink , it is a little cheaper and it tastes good as well to my surprise and doc says it is ok as long as he likes it!!! has anyone tried these yet?
 
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sweetwhite30

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I am going to start allowing my son to have a nutripal bar and instead of pediasure a nutripal drink , it is a little cheaper and it tastes good as well to my surprise and doc says it is ok as long as he likes it!!! has anyone tried these yet?
 
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sweetwhite30

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I am going to start allowing my son to have a nutripal bar and instead of pediasure a nutripal drink , it is a little cheaper and it tastes good as well to my surprise and doc says it is ok as long as he likes it!!! has anyone tried these yet?
 
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JRPandTJP

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Look out for the sugar content in these products. Most are packed with corn syrup and other sugars that are really hard on the body from the glycemic stand-point. Corn syrup is also linked to increased inflammation in the body.

Look for products which are sweetened by fruit juices or Agave nectar which tend to be lower on the glycemic index. Cliff bars <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.clifbar.com/">http://www.clifbar.com/</a> are all organic, packed with protein and good fats as well as the sugar contect is from things like dates and cane juice which is a better source of sugar than corn syrup, especially from an inflammation standpoint. They also have the Zbar which are great. We often only give half at a time.

Also The Organic Food Bar company makes good ones with greens in them. Check this out <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=IZ-1004">http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/s..._detail.jsp?id=IZ-1004</a> No refined sugars in these either.

Just thought you'd like to know about these as an alternative or to add to the mix. Smoothies are a great way to add calories without the high sugar content like the OTC drinks.

Warmly,
Jody
 
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JRPandTJP

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Look out for the sugar content in these products. Most are packed with corn syrup and other sugars that are really hard on the body from the glycemic stand-point. Corn syrup is also linked to increased inflammation in the body.

Look for products which are sweetened by fruit juices or Agave nectar which tend to be lower on the glycemic index. Cliff bars <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.clifbar.com/">http://www.clifbar.com/</a> are all organic, packed with protein and good fats as well as the sugar contect is from things like dates and cane juice which is a better source of sugar than corn syrup, especially from an inflammation standpoint. They also have the Zbar which are great. We often only give half at a time.

Also The Organic Food Bar company makes good ones with greens in them. Check this out <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=IZ-1004">http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/s..._detail.jsp?id=IZ-1004</a> No refined sugars in these either.

Just thought you'd like to know about these as an alternative or to add to the mix. Smoothies are a great way to add calories without the high sugar content like the OTC drinks.

Warmly,
Jody
 
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JRPandTJP

New member
Look out for the sugar content in these products. Most are packed with corn syrup and other sugars that are really hard on the body from the glycemic stand-point. Corn syrup is also linked to increased inflammation in the body.

Look for products which are sweetened by fruit juices or Agave nectar which tend to be lower on the glycemic index. Cliff bars <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.clifbar.com/">http://www.clifbar.com/</a> are all organic, packed with protein and good fats as well as the sugar contect is from things like dates and cane juice which is a better source of sugar than corn syrup, especially from an inflammation standpoint. They also have the Zbar which are great. We often only give half at a time.

Also The Organic Food Bar company makes good ones with greens in them. Check this out <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/store/en/browse/sku_detail.jsp?id=IZ-1004">http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/s..._detail.jsp?id=IZ-1004</a> No refined sugars in these either.

Just thought you'd like to know about these as an alternative or to add to the mix. Smoothies are a great way to add calories without the high sugar content like the OTC drinks.

Warmly,
Jody
 
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sweetwhite30

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them things taste nasty by the way ..all natural is not better when they do not want to eat them we tryed protein bars and i have to say,i agree with my 4 yr old they taste like yucky sand....
 
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sweetwhite30

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them things taste nasty by the way ..all natural is not better when they do not want to eat them we tryed protein bars and i have to say,i agree with my 4 yr old they taste like yucky sand....
 
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sweetwhite30

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them things taste nasty by the way ..all natural is not better when they do not want to eat them we tryed protein bars and i have to say,i agree with my 4 yr old they taste like yucky sand....
 
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JRPandTJP

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If I had the choice between nothing and the sugary/corn syrup snacks/drinks I'd take nothing and try adding calories a different way. With CF, diabetes is a serious risk and what we feed our kids can place them at greater risk.

In addition, refined sugars (like those in supplemental drinks) weaken the immune system and increase chances of yeast overgrowth in the gut and elsewhere (which can be of serious concern to long-term health). Dr. Schnidt, Smith and Sehnert demonstate that, for as long as 5 HOURS after, "sugar significantly decreases the ability of white blood cells to engulf and destroy bacteria." It literally decreases you childs chance of fighting bacteria. Given the entire day you significantly reduce the bodies chances of being healthy and fighting infections.

Natural IS always better...it might just take a little research and work to find things they will like. Helping kids choose the right foods is important and can be hard work.
 
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JRPandTJP

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If I had the choice between nothing and the sugary/corn syrup snacks/drinks I'd take nothing and try adding calories a different way. With CF, diabetes is a serious risk and what we feed our kids can place them at greater risk.

In addition, refined sugars (like those in supplemental drinks) weaken the immune system and increase chances of yeast overgrowth in the gut and elsewhere (which can be of serious concern to long-term health). Dr. Schnidt, Smith and Sehnert demonstate that, for as long as 5 HOURS after, "sugar significantly decreases the ability of white blood cells to engulf and destroy bacteria." It literally decreases you childs chance of fighting bacteria. Given the entire day you significantly reduce the bodies chances of being healthy and fighting infections.

Natural IS always better...it might just take a little research and work to find things they will like. Helping kids choose the right foods is important and can be hard work.
 
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JRPandTJP

New member
If I had the choice between nothing and the sugary/corn syrup snacks/drinks I'd take nothing and try adding calories a different way. With CF, diabetes is a serious risk and what we feed our kids can place them at greater risk.

In addition, refined sugars (like those in supplemental drinks) weaken the immune system and increase chances of yeast overgrowth in the gut and elsewhere (which can be of serious concern to long-term health). Dr. Schnidt, Smith and Sehnert demonstate that, for as long as 5 HOURS after, "sugar significantly decreases the ability of white blood cells to engulf and destroy bacteria." It literally decreases you childs chance of fighting bacteria. Given the entire day you significantly reduce the bodies chances of being healthy and fighting infections.

Natural IS always better...it might just take a little research and work to find things they will like. Helping kids choose the right foods is important and can be hard work.
 
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Allie

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By all means, if he'll eat the nutripals, give him the nutripals.

But the Clif bars are good, even coming from Ry and I's standpoint. And we weren't all natural, no sugar types. So you can trust me when I say they taste good. Ry took them backpacking a lot. And I'll only eat all natural if it tastes good, same as any other food.

I don't know the others, so I can't speak to them.....oh! the Luna bars, I think clif makes them, are really good too.
 
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Allie

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By all means, if he'll eat the nutripals, give him the nutripals.

But the Clif bars are good, even coming from Ry and I's standpoint. And we weren't all natural, no sugar types. So you can trust me when I say they taste good. Ry took them backpacking a lot. And I'll only eat all natural if it tastes good, same as any other food.

I don't know the others, so I can't speak to them.....oh! the Luna bars, I think clif makes them, are really good too.
 
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Allie

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By all means, if he'll eat the nutripals, give him the nutripals.

But the Clif bars are good, even coming from Ry and I's standpoint. And we weren't all natural, no sugar types. So you can trust me when I say they taste good. Ry took them backpacking a lot. And I'll only eat all natural if it tastes good, same as any other food.

I don't know the others, so I can't speak to them.....oh! the Luna bars, I think clif makes them, are really good too.
 
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