South Beach Bars on Induction?

[NYerinOK]

I am wondering if the South Beach high protein meal bars are safe to use on induction? I am a busy mom, finishing my degree and working and don't always have the time to sit and eat a real meal. The Atkins Bars are god-awful, and the South Beach ones taste much better. Can the bars kick me out of ketosis? Does anyone have any better suggestions on snacks/meal replacements?
Thank you!

[keriann_forgoodthistime]

Nope, sorry. they are not 'allowed' on induction - the only foods that can be eaten on induction are the foods listed in the book. These foods are all whole foods - nothing processed.

there should be a sticky which will tell you what foods are allowed on induction - but even the ATKINS bars and shakes are NOT allowed (i made this mistake already) - they ar NOT allowed, even though the atkins site says they are - it's just their marketing...you should only be eating foods from the allowed list of induction foods out of the book.

[Chef Kevin]

there is a list
http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...-improved.html (Free wallet sized food list to print! NEW IMPROVED)

[Elizellen]

As with all bars and meal replacements you need to read the list of ingredients to decide if all of them are on the allowed list of foods.

I think most of those bars contian soy if not grains so would not be 'legal' till you reach the OWL level/rung where they are allowed.

And remember Atkins is not a 'high protein' way of eating (whatever the media say ) but a high fat/medium protein/low carb regime, and excess protein is not recommended.

Dr Atkins wrote in DANDR

Moreover, excess protein converts to glucose and can keep fat from becoming the primary fuel.

[Brook]

We're all busy! It's tough, isn't it?

Here's what works for me:

On Sundays I go grocery shopping. Before I leave I make sure my kitchen is immaculate because when I get home I spend a solid hour in there..and then more time off and on while I get my stuff going on.

I cook a turkey breast and a beef roast in the roaster oven I have. It only takes a couple of minutes to throw one in there and turn it on. A couple of hours later I yank one out, throw in the other, and slice them up. Again, it goes in a sealed container and in the fridge. Easy to grab, easy to snack on, easy to cook with.

Once that's started......

I wash and prep the veggies. This means I'll slice cucumbers, tomatoes, celery, broccoli, cauliflower, and jicama. I'll dice some cucumbers, tomatoes and onions as well. I stick them in little glad or hefty sealed containers and stack them in the fridge. Easy to grab, easy to snack on, easy to cook with. No muss. No fuss.

I hard boil 12-18 eggs while I'm prepping the veggies. Requires next to no baby sitting and I can get the veggies done while that does it's thing. When the eggs are done, I'll chop some and store them in a container for salads, I'll make some into deviled eggs and the rest I'll leave as is for grab and go snacks.

I separate the meat I buy into gallon sized freezer baggies for meals. For us that means 5 hamburger patties, 4 chicken breasts, 6 pork chops, etc per bag. I'll cut up 2-3lbs of chicken and cook it. Some stays in the fridge, some goes in the freezer. It's super easy to add a few spices to and toss on a salad or what-have-you.


I have this down to a science now. I can knock all that out in about an hour and my entire week is set. All the prep work is done and the excuses to eat junk are gone.

[scaleskl]

Wow brook. You do have it down to a science! I may have to get on your plan.

[hopejoy]

Brook,
You are a rockstar! that is awesome! Thanks for those ideas!
liz

[Sweet Strudel]

Wow Brook...you DO have it down to a science, so how about comin and doin that for me...

Seriously, KUDO'S girl...we should all be this organized!

[Brook]

Seriously..if I can do it, anyone can. 5 kids under foot, 2 dogs, 2 dragons, 1 husband, 1 roommate, 3 jobs and a partridge in a pear tree?!....it's the *only* way to stay afloat in the "I don't wanna be chubby no-more" boat!

It really is easy to do...ya just gotta do it.