Fullbar, a Weight Loss Supplement Reviewed
You may have seen the weight loss supplement Fullbar recently advertised. The weight loss spill is impressive with individuals using Fullbar as a diet supplement going on to lose 40% of their excess weight in only three months. Yes indeed - that is quite impressive.
How Fullbar Works
In short, the Fullbar sets out to accomplish what weight loss surgery does - without undergoing the knife, that is. The dieters eats one Fullbar along with 8 ounces of water before meal time (the 2 largest meals of the day). In turn, the Fullbar is intended to stretch the upper part of the stomach, thus diminishing appetite. With less food going inside the body, weight loss ensues.
Fullbar is suppose to achieve weight loss without exercise, and without counting calories. A three month supply reduces the standard cost per box from about $50 to $29 per box.
Ingredients in Fullbar
Ingredients in the Cranberry Almond Fullbar include: brown rice syrup, puffed wheat cereal, soy protein concentrate, honey, dried cranberries, gum arabic, sunflower seeds, glycerin, agave syrup, almonds, canola oil, salt, cinnamon and natural flavorings.
Ingredients in the Cocoa Chip Fullbar include: chocolate chips, brown rice syrup, puffed wheat cereal, soy protein concentrate, honey, gum arabic, glycerin, agave syrup, almonds, canola oil, salt and natural flavorings.
Ingredients in the Caramel Apple Fullbar include: caramel, caramel coloring, evaporated apples, brown rice syrup, puffed wheat cereal, soy protein concentrate, honey, gum arabic, glycerin, agave syrup, almonds, canola oil, salt and natural flavorings.
Ingredients in the Peanut Butter Crunch Fullbar include: peanut butter, brown rice syrup, puffed wheat cereal, soy protein concentrate, honey, gum arabic, glycerin, agave syrup, almonds, canola oil, salt and natural flavorings.
Nutritional Information & Calories in Fullbar
Below is the nutritional data for Fullbars. Oddly enough, a Snicker's Marathon Honey Nut Oat Bar contains fewer calories, more protein and less carbs than Fullbars.
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Fullbar Nutritional Information |
Cranberry Almond Fullbar |
Cocoa Chip Fullbar |
Caramel Apple Fullbar |
Peanut Butter Crunch Fullbar |
1 Snickers Marathon Honey Nut Oat Bar |
| Calories (total) |
170 |
170 |
160 |
180 |
166 |
| Calories From Fat (g) |
20 |
25 |
10 |
40 |
N/A |
| Total Fat (g) |
2.5 |
3 |
1 |
45 |
3.46 |
| Saturated Fat (g) |
0 |
2 |
0.5 |
1 |
1.972 |
| Trans Fat (g) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.023 |
| Cholesterol (mg) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Sodium (mg) |
105 |
105 |
50 |
125 |
140 |
| Total Carbs (g) |
30 |
31 |
31 |
27 |
23.89 |
| Dietary Fiber (g) |
5 |
4 |
5 |
4 |
4.8 |
| Sugar (g) |
10 |
13 |
11 |
9 |
11.55 |
| Protein (g) |
6 |
5 |
6 |
7 |
9.90 |
Below are more Power Bar and Snack Bar comparisons against Fullbar. We've even included a Snickers Snack Bar in the mix. It's lacking in protein, but if a 50 calorie stick of jerky is added, the dieter will still get more protein (about 7 more grams) and less calories than with a Fullbar.
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Nutritional Information |
Kashi Honey Puffed - 1 cup |
1 Rice & Wheat Cereal Bar |
1 Chocolate Power Bar |
1 Chocolate Chip Granola Bar |
1 Cocoavia Chocolate Almond Snack Bar |
1 Snickers Snack Bar |
| Calories |
120 |
90 |
247 |
105 |
76 |
71 |
| Total Fat (g) |
.99 |
2 |
2.11 |
3.91 |
3.12 |
3.58 |
| Saturated Fat (g) |
0.108 |
0 |
0.898 |
2.738 |
0.952 |
1.360 |
| Trans Fats (g) |
0 |
0 |
0.007 |
0 |
0.008 |
0.065 |
| Cholesterol (g) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
| Sodium (mg) |
6 |
110 |
99 |
83 |
57 |
37 |
| Total Carbs (g) |
24.75 |
16 |
47.35 |
17.30 |
11.37 |
9.08 |
| Dietary Fiber (g) |
2 |
0.4 |
3.9 |
1.1 |
1.1 |
0.3 |
| Sugar (g) |
6.90 |
7 |
20.45 |
N/A |
5.95 |
7.57 |
| Protein (g) |
3 |
2 |
9.62 |
1.75 |
1.70 |
1.13 |
What we like about Fullbar
- Achieving weight loss without surgery is the way to go unless one's life is at risk due to an obese state. Over 90% of individuals who have weight loss surgery regain the weight, plus additional weight. Fullbar offers weight loss assistance without the serious health risks associated with surgery.
- Fullbars contain a good amount of fiber which can help the dieter feel fuller for longer periods of time. Fullbars are also generous in protein grams while remaining low in fat.
- The Fullbar plan embraces water. Enjoying 8 ounces of water with the Fullbar OR with any food can help achieve a feeling of fullness while aiding the digestive process.
- The Fullbars do not contain mystery ingredients which can end up doing more harm to one's health than good.
Fullbar Negatives
- The cost may be too prohibited for some dieters.
- Fullbars contain quite a few calories. Dieters who are on a calorie-restricted diet may put nutrition at risk due to the need to subtract about 400 calories from their daily diet after consuming 2 Fullbars (which contain approximately 400 calories). Example: Dieter Jill is on a 1,400 per day calorie diet. After incorporating 2 Fullbars into her daily diet plan, she must whittle her calorie intake to 1,000 to accommodate the calories in the Fullbars. It's very difficult at best to consume the body's recommended nutritional needs when calorie intake is this low. Daily vitamins may assist, but vitamins should be derived from natural foods for optimum benefits.
Fullbar Alternatives
- Enjoying 1 serving of oatmeal before meal time may achieve much the same effect as a Fullbar with water. One serving of oatmeal (plain) contains about 150 calories.
- Enjoying a salad or a bowl of soup may also achieve a feeling of fullness so that the dieter eats less. And salad and soup tends to contain far fewer calories than the Fullbars.
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