Atkins Advantage Bars

Posted on June 20, 2007 in Atkins by byronb

Though they are relatively new, many are trying the Atkins Advantage bars to see if they can make a difference. These are not really for those who are not following the Atkins way of life, but that does not mean they do not have some advantage for anyone else. They are not full of carbs so they will not be an instant energy boost. They will be, however, a way to stay full for a few hours. These are not something that seem to be accepted by everyone who lives the Atkins lifestyle, however.

Those who are in the induction stage of Atkins should probably skip these. The Atkins Advantage bars are marketed in some spots as being okay for those in induction, but there are some that argue that this is not the case, and because Dr. Atkins is no longer running the company, they don’t have as much faith in the name. These bars are good, but they may not be good for the first two week of the program. The number of carbs the first two weeks is 20 each day, and this might easily put someone over with the wrong type of carbs.

The Atkins Advantage bars will be good later in the diet however, and might be a very handy thing to have around. Those who are going through ongoing weight loss should make sure they know that all of the ingredients are okay with their particular step up the carb ladder. Those who leave induction and go to ongoing weight loss usually add a small amount of carbs as they go along, and they are usually very specific carbs. Anyone wanting to add the Atkins Advantage bars should make sure these are in line with where they are in adding back some carbs.

These might be something to have handy when going away or simply going to work. The Atkins Advantage bars will serve as a great snack (if you like the taste) and will keep someone from feeling hungry all day long. However, those following Atkins won’t have those sharp hunger pains very often, but it is always nice to have something in reach when it comes time to eat and it’s just not possible to have a meal as needed. If not following Atkins, these might have more calories than someone wants to have, but then again, if they fill a person up, they might be saving calories in the end.

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