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Luna Bars - Safe Or Not?

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michaunj Rookie
michaunj
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Can someone please tell me if Luna Bars are safe? It says they are wheat free, but not sure if they are gluten free?

THANKS!!

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penguin Community Regular
penguin
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From their FAQ:

Q: Does LUNA contain gluten?

A: LUNA does contain gluten, the protein that gives bread dough its elasticity. Gluten is found in the rolled oats of the bar.

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michaunj Rookie
michaunj
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Thank you so much! New question: Are there any good tasting protein bars that Don't contain gluten and don't have TONS of calories?

eKatherine Apprentice
eKatherine
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Thank you so much! New question: Are there any good tasting protein bars that Don't contain gluten and don't have TONS of calories?

"Tons" of calories...The calorie count is directly proportional to the weight of the bar. Fat has *some* more calories than protein or carbohydrates, but it will keep your hunger satisfied longer than a fat-free bar.

There's no free lunch. If you want to seriously cut back on calories, you need to eat less.

My personal opinion is that they all taste like medicine, so I'll leave judgment on tastiness to those who do like these things.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Taste is personal, so you'll have to try them and decide for yourself. The ones that I like (these are CF as well):

~200 calories

Ruth's flax bars (closest to a real granola bar)

'Flax and Seed' Bars

Bumble Bars

~160 calories

Think Organic

Clif Nectar Bars

Lara Bars (some flavors)

majicbunnies Contributor
majicbunnies
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F***!! I figured that when the LUNA bars said wheat free, it meant gluten free, too!! Well I learned my lesson. Next time I'll make sure it says GLUTEN FREE. I didn't get sick from it, but I did start feeling panic attacks coming on and I've been getting light headed when I stand up. I had THREE in the past two days...bad me.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Wheat free does not mean gluten free. Wheat is only one of four grains that contain gluten that can make us sick. An item has to be wheat free, barley free, rye free, and oat free for it to be gluten free. Many items that are just wheat free contain one of the other three offending grains.

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neil Newbie
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I tried a Frankly Natural energy bar today - great big "Gluten-free" label on the pack. It was delicious! I tried the apricot and then rushed out and bought 2 of their tropical which I haven't tried yet.

www.franklynatural.com

Not sure about low calorie as it is fairly chunky at 100g, which is roughly double the average bar.

Highly recommended.

Sarah8793 Enthusiast
Sarah8793
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F***!! I figured that when the LUNA bars said wheat free, it meant gluten free, too!! Well I learned my lesson. Next time I'll make sure it says GLUTEN FREE. I didn't get sick from it, but I did start feeling panic attacks coming on and I've been getting light headed when I stand up. I had THREE in the past two days...bad me.

I am in the same boat as you <_< (see my post about cliff bars) Atlease you know you have comapny! :rolleyes:

Sarah

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