Re: A trip to the healthfood store

[Guest guest]

could you please tell me the manufacturer of the Veg & Fruit bar? It

does sound intriguing ... was wondering what ingredient holds it all together.

paultheo2000 wrote:

I went

the the health food store today and picked up some items out of

curiosity and I'm curious to hear any feedback.

Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

(6g fiber), no fat.

This seems like an absolutely perfect bar...if it's palatable. It

pretty much includes all the vegetables I don't get on a regular

basis, too! Is there any reason I shouldn't have this as a snack (if I

add other things to make it a more complete meal?)

Almond milk--70 cals per cup, 10g carbs, 3g fat, 2grams protein. Made

with water, almonds, brown rice, natural flavour, barley malt, seal

salts, guar gum, xantham gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum. I'm not

sure if any of the preservatives or thickeners here are unhealthy or

not. Seems like a good alternative to pasteurized milk?

Organic Sour dough bread-Spelt flour, buckwheat flour, spelt

sourdough, sea salt. Is this bread sprouted and without phytates?

I also picked up some arrowroot because I've seen it mentioned in

recipes...how should I use it? Is it a complex carb or is more like

guar gum (mainly fiber)?

Thanks and Cheers!

-

[Guest guest]

It's called a Re Bar and a website on the bar is given: healthcocanada.com

-

>

> > I went the the health food store today and picked up some items out of

> > curiosity and I'm curious to hear any feedback.

> >

> > Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

> > something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

> > protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

> > ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

> > Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

> > Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

> > Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

> > (6g fiber), no fat.

> >

> > This seems like an absolutely perfect bar...if it's palatable. It

> > pretty much includes all the vegetables I don't get on a regular

> > basis, too! Is there any reason I shouldn't have this as a snack (if I

> > add other things to make it a more complete meal?)

> >

> > Almond milk--70 cals per cup, 10g carbs, 3g fat, 2grams protein. Made

> > with water, almonds, brown rice, natural flavour, barley malt, seal

> > salts, guar gum, xantham gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum. I'm not

> > sure if any of the preservatives or thickeners here are unhealthy or

> > not. Seems like a good alternative to pasteurized milk?

> >

> > Organic Sour dough bread-Spelt flour, buckwheat flour, spelt

> > sourdough, sea salt. Is this bread sprouted and without phytates?

> >

> > I also picked up some arrowroot because I've seen it mentioned in

> > recipes...how should I use it? Is it a complex carb or is more like

> > guar gum (mainly fiber)?

> >

> > Thanks and Cheers!

> >

> > -

> >

> >

> >

> >

[Guest guest]

Sounds very healthy but I'd be interested in hearing how it tastes. I note

there's no sweetner except for the natural sweetness of the apples. Also

going by the name of the manufacturer you gave, sounds like it may only be

available in Canada.

on 10/4/2003 5:39 PM, paultheo2000 at paultheo2000@... wrote:

> Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

> something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

> protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

> ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

> Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

> Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

> Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

> (6g fiber), no fat.

[Guest guest]

It also says it may contain natural berry concentrates (grape,

strawberry, raspberry, blueberry). It costs about 2$ (Canadian). I

bought 3 different kinds, they simply vary slightly in the fruits and

veggies used. Obviously, taste is key here...I hope it tastes OK (no

high hopes on my part!). I'll let you know on Monday when I bring it

to school.

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>

> > Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

> > something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

> > protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

> > ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

> > Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

> > Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

> > Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

> > (6g fiber), no fat.

[Guest guest]

How's it taste?

Thanks

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>From: " paultheo2000 " <paultheo2000@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: [ ] Re: A trip to the healthfood store

>Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2003 22:32:32 -0000

>

>It's called a Re Bar and a website on the bar is given: healthcocanada.com

>

>-

>

>

>

> >

> > > I went the the health food store today and picked up some items out of

> > > curiosity and I'm curious to hear any feedback.

> > >

> > > Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

> > > something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

> > > protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

> > > ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

> > > Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

> > > Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

> > > Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

> > > (6g fiber), no fat.

> > >

> > > This seems like an absolutely perfect bar...if it's palatable. It

> > > pretty much includes all the vegetables I don't get on a regular

> > > basis, too! Is there any reason I shouldn't have this as a snack (if I

> > > add other things to make it a more complete meal?)

> > >

> > > Almond milk--70 cals per cup, 10g carbs, 3g fat, 2grams protein. Made

> > > with water, almonds, brown rice, natural flavour, barley malt, seal

> > > salts, guar gum, xantham gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum. I'm not

> > > sure if any of the preservatives or thickeners here are unhealthy or

> > > not. Seems like a good alternative to pasteurized milk?

> > >

> > > Organic Sour dough bread-Spelt flour, buckwheat flour, spelt

> > > sourdough, sea salt. Is this bread sprouted and without phytates?

> > >

> > > I also picked up some arrowroot because I've seen it mentioned in

> > > recipes...how should I use it? Is it a complex carb or is more like

> > > guar gum (mainly fiber)?

> > >

> > > Thanks and Cheers!

> > >

> > > -

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

[Guest guest]

I've found them for sale at several internet vendor sites. So far, I've

only found them for sale by the box. I'm a little hesitant to buy a whole

box before I know if they are truly something I and my family will eat.

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>From: Francesca Skelton <fskelton@...>

>Reply-

>< >

>Subject: Re: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

>Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2003 19:58:26 -0400

>

>Sounds very healthy but I'd be interested in hearing how it tastes. I note

>there's no sweetner except for the natural sweetness of the apples. Also

>going by the name of the manufacturer you gave, sounds like it may only be

>available in Canada.

>

>

>on 10/4/2003 5:39 PM, paultheo2000 at paultheo2000@... wrote:

>

> > Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

> > something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

> > protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

> > ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

> > Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

> > Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

> > Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

> > (6g fiber), no fat.

>

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Apparently, some like them:

http://www.healthcocanada.com/endor.htm

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>From: " Dowling " <dowlic@...>

>Reply-

>

>Subject: Re: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

>Date: Sun, 05 Oct 2003 14:50:22 +0000

>

>I've found them for sale at several internet vendor sites. So far, I've

>only found them for sale by the box. I'm a little hesitant to buy a whole

>box before I know if they are truly something I and my family will eat.

>

>

>

> " E-Mail is not to be used to pass on information or data. It should only

>be used for company business. " --Dilbert

>

>

> " Ahh, they have the internet on computers now " - Homer J. Simpson

>

> " The human race has only one truly effective weapon, and that is laughter! "

>- Mark Twain

>

>

>

>

>

> >From: Francesca Skelton <fskelton@...>

> >Reply-

> >< >

> >Subject: Re: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

> >Date: Sat, 04 Oct 2003 19:58:26 -0400

> >

> >Sounds very healthy but I'd be interested in hearing how it tastes. I

>note

> >there's no sweetner except for the natural sweetness of the apples. Also

> >going by the name of the manufacturer you gave, sounds like it may only

>be

> >available in Canada.

> >

> >

> >on 10/4/2003 5:39 PM, paultheo2000 at paultheo2000@... wrote:

> >

> > > Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

> > > something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

> > > protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

> > > ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

> > > Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

> > > Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

> > > Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

> > > (6g fiber), no fat.

> >

>

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----- Original Message -----

From: apricot85

Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 5:00 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

could you please tell me the manufacturer of the Veg & Fruit bar? It does sound intriguing ... was wondering what ingredient holds it all together.

[Guest guest]

Wow ,

I never saw a food bar with an ingredient list like the

one you give below ever before in my life! Thanks for

telling us about this discovery.

-- Warren

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-----Original Message-----

From: paultheo2000 [mailto:paultheo2000@...]

Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 2:39 PM

Subject: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

I went the the health food store today and picked up some items out of

curiosity and I'm curious to hear any feedback.

Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to me. The

ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli, Kale,

Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber, Beets,

Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic, Natural

Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams carbs

(6g fiber), no fat.

This seems like an absolutely perfect bar...if it's palatable. It

pretty much includes all the vegetables I don't get on a regular

basis, too! Is there any reason I shouldn't have this as a snack (if I

add other things to make it a more complete meal?) ...

Thanks and Cheers!

-

[Guest guest]

If you happen to go to a " natural foods store " , you might

see if they have " purple kale " . The stuff is aromatic, both

on the way home and in the steamer. Wonderful vegie, i

think.

Hue

[Guest guest]

If it's what I think it is, and tastes somewhat like Romaine salad I

really can't force it down, unfortunately.

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--- In , " Hue " <kargo_cult@m...>

wrote:

> If you happen to go to a " natural foods store " , you might

> see if they have " purple kale " . The stuff is aromatic, both

> on the way home and in the steamer. Wonderful vegie, i

> think.

> Hue

[Guest guest]

I am not purposely attaching anything, and my Norton Anti-virus scanner says

I do not have a virus. Are others getting attachments from my email too?

Perhaps the attachment was the ad that is placed on our posts to the

group? When I replied to s email, I didn't delete any of his original

email, (including the ad that came with his email) This is just a

thought.

For this email, I've kept your email too, except that this time I removed

the ad that was attached to your post.

jwwright wrote:

are you attaching something or

am I getting another series of I viruses? Just wondering. I don't open them

anyway.

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From:

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To:

Sent:

Saturday, October 04, 2003 5:00 PM

Subject:

Re: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

could you please tell me the manufacturer of the Veg & Fruit bar?

It does sound intriguing ... was wondering what ingredient holds it all

together.

[Guest guest]

Just curious. I receive those once in a while. The ad always comes on the bottom. And I remove that when I reply. Also my server scans the attachments and reports viruses. Still I like to know if I'm missing something.

Regards.

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From: apricot85

Sent: Sunday, October 05, 2003 7:43 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

I am not purposely attaching anything, and my Norton Anti-virus scanner says I do not have a virus. Are others getting attachments from my email too? Perhaps the attachment was the ad that is placed on our posts to the group? When I replied to s email, I didn't delete any of his original email, (including the ad that came with his email) This is just a thought. For this email, I've kept your email too, except that this time I removed the ad that was attached to your post. jwwright wrote:

are you attaching something or am I getting another series of I viruses? Just wondering. I don't open them anyway.

----- Original Message -----

From: apricot85

Sent: Saturday, October 04, 2003 5:00 PM

Subject: Re: [ ] A trip to the healthfood store

could you please tell me the manufacturer of the Veg & Fruit bar? It does sound intriguing ... was wondering what ingredient holds it all together.

[Guest guest]

Ok, so I tasted the veggie fruit bar. Claims to be 2 servings fruit

and 2 servings veggie. And...

It tastes great! I was really surprised! It's slightly sweet, has a

sticky yet dense texture and tastes delicious to me (I'd have it over

candy). However, it may trigger cravings due to its mild

sweetness/stickiness so I'd consume it with something else to make it

a complete meal. It obviously doesn't have the satiety as the 3-4 cups

of veggies from which it is made (no water means 10X less volume).

Overall, a very good product for the busy person. It also allows me to

consume many veggies I'd normally never touch.

If anyone else tries anything similar...I'm curious to hear reactions.

-

> > >

> > > > I went the the health food store today and picked up some

items out of

> > > > curiosity and I'm curious to hear any feedback.

> > > >

> > > > Organic Vegetable and Fruit bars--First time I ever encounter

> > > > something like this. I'm so used to seeing candied junk or

> > > > protein/sugar disasters that this came as a real surprise to

me. The

> > > > ingredients read: Apples, Carrots, Alfalfa, Cabbage, Broccoli,

Kale,

> > > > Wheatgrass, Celery, Rosehip, Parsley, Cauliflower, Cucumber,

Beets,

> > > > Bell Peppers, Collards, Watercress, BokChoy, Tomatoes, Garlic,

Natural

> > > > Flavors. 50g bar contains: 160 calories, 2g protein, 38 grams

carbs

> > > > (6g fiber), no fat.

> > > >

> > > > This seems like an absolutely perfect bar...if it's palatable. It

> > > > pretty much includes all the vegetables I don't get on a regular

> > > > basis, too! Is there any reason I shouldn't have this as a

snack (if I

> > > > add other things to make it a more complete meal?)

> > > >

> > > > Almond milk--70 cals per cup, 10g carbs, 3g fat, 2grams

protein. Made

> > > > with water, almonds, brown rice, natural flavour, barley malt,

seal

> > > > salts, guar gum, xantham gum, carrageenan, locust bean gum.

I'm not

> > > > sure if any of the preservatives or thickeners here are

unhealthy or

> > > > not. Seems like a good alternative to pasteurized milk?

> > > >

> > > > Organic Sour dough bread-Spelt flour, buckwheat flour, spelt

> > > > sourdough, sea salt. Is this bread sprouted and without phytates?

> > > >

> > > > I also picked up some arrowroot because I've seen it mentioned in

> > > > recipes...how should I use it? Is it a complex carb or is more

like

> > > > guar gum (mainly fiber)?

> > > >

> > > > Thanks and Cheers!

> > > >

> > > > -

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >