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Sabtu, 01 Juni 2013

What Are Extend Bars?

What Are Extend Bars?

Extend Bars are snack bars that were originally developed for people with diabetes. According to Dr. Francine Kaufman, Head of the Center for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism at the Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the creator of the bars, these snacks help stabilize blood sugar for up to nine hours, longer than other products on the market. The bars and other snacks created by Dr. Kaufman also help control hunger and provide energy.

How the Bars Benefit Diabetics

    Extend bars are made of complex carbohydrates, such as uncooked cornstarch, with a low glycemic value. Low glycemic and complex carbohydrates break down slowly so that they release nutrients and sugar into your blood stream at a more gradual and even rate. The bars also contain protein and fats which further slow the conversion of sugar. This in turn prevents blood sugar levels from spiking or dropping dramatically and causing a diabetic reaction.

Benefits for Non-Diabetics

    The bars are also useful for non-diabetics. Ingredients including soy protein and soluble fiber keep you feeling fuller longer and prevent drops in blood sugar. According to the Extend Bar website, the bars also help reduce the amount of calories people consume at their next meal by an average of 21 percent. Athletes can also use these bars before an endurance event to provide them with energy throughout the course of the event.

Nutritional Information

    The 40-gram bars are available with three different sugar levels: sugar-free bars, bars with one gram of sugar and bars with 10 grams of sugar. The sugar-free and one gram sugar bars are are intended for those trying to lose weight or keep their diabetes under control. They also have low carbohydrate levels and high soluble fiber levels so that there is very little effect on blood glucose levels. The 10-gram sugar bars are intended for athletes or those looking for a long-lasting energy snack. All the bars include protein, calcium, iron and phosphorus, as well as very low fat levels. The seven different flavors of bars range in calories from 150 to 160 calories.

Where to Buy

    You can purchase Extend Bars and other Extend Snacks at extendbar.com or other online retailers listed on the Extend Snacks website. Some national chain retailers that include diabetics' supplies also carry the bars.

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