Comments on: Fiber One Chewy Bars – Oats and Chocolate: FitnessMantra Product Review

By: John

John — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:03:47 +0000

Looking at the first two ingredients I can see why it could give someone gas. Chicory root extract and whole grain oats both contain soluble fiber. One of the side effects to soluble fiber is gas. In other words, the 9 grams of fiber in Fiber One Chewy Bars is almost all if not all soluble fiber, thus it will give just about anyone gas.

Whole grain breads generally contain insoluble fiber. Same thing with many Fiber One cereals. Flaxseed, like chicory root extract and whole grain oats, contain soluble fiber. Eat enough flaxseed in one setting and you will have the same problems.

By: Allie

Allie — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 21:25:43 +0000

DO NOT EVEN BOTHER TO TRY THESE. Even though they look and smell great, they case severe gas and bloating. For a whole day I had stomach cramps and whenever I went to the bathroom literally PISSED OUT MY BUTT. Definatly NOT a good experiance. Don’t be fooled by the “great nutrition” factor!

By: KC

KC — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:57:00 +0000

lots of these commments were funny and I am sure I am very behind seeing that it is 2010. It sounds as if the ingredients have changed but these all seem like very SEVERE results. I have tried them and yes experienced a bit of gas ha ha but they are a great source of fiber and like one of you said about 50 comments up, its easier to eat one of these instead of a prune, bean, and broccoli sandwich. I’ll take the not healthy ingredients for the 9 grams of fiber. 90% of you sound like a bunch of whining ninnies. And for some of you who had the serious problems, I am sorry for your complications! And for the gas problem comments!!! I am now convinced that potty humor is the best humor. Thanks for the laughs.

By: Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:28:59 +0000

I bought a box before jumping on a long train ride to visit my girlfried. As it was all I had to eat, I ate the whole damn box. By the end of the trip, it was the most embarrassing train ride I’ve ever had and, by the end of the weekend, my girlfriend almost broke up with me. Whooooo-eeeeee. Never again.

By: Sherry

Sherry — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:13:50 +0000

I am really surprised by all the gas and bloating stories. I eat one of these almost daily and I never have a problem – but I tend to have a higher fiber diet so maybe I am used to it. I suspect if you have a low- or no-fiber diet it might be a shock to the system.

After reading this review, I am reconsidering my commitment to the bars due to the sugar content. But they are really are tasty and convenient snack and, compared to other options, a healthier alternative.

By: Matt

Matt — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:41:44 +0000

Wow so glad I found this. I had 2 bars the other day and literally was up all night with the most bloating I have ever had in my life. About 25 minutes go I had one bar and I have that pain all over again. What the hell is wrong with these damn bars!

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:15:10 +0000

Ok, read about all the gas…

I had one a couple of hours ago.

Delicious!

I have had no gas, no bloating, no cramps. Feel great.

Like a poster above, I find no mention on anything like “shellac” in the ingredients, so I guess they are no linger using it.

Health-wise, no, the product is not perfect, but not so bad either.

Good product, for me.

By: Amber Adams

Amber Adams — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:46:05 +0000

I have always had a problem with being regular. No matter what I tried, nothing seemed to work for me. I added fiber in every way possible. Fiber One bars have been a GODSEND for me! Not only do they make me completely regular, they fill me up for hours AND I’ve lost weight. I cannot stress how much they have helped me. It may not work for everyone and I, too, can read a nutritional label, but I can’t recommend OR fave about them enough!!

By: Toni

Toni — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:42:09 +0000

WHEW! I’m so relieved that I’m not the only one experiencing gas, bloating and cramping! I have eaten 1 bar in the morning for the past 4 days, and it’s been SOOO embarrassing at work! I emailed GM to ask if anyone else had complained of gas, then Googled “does chicory cause gas?” and got this site. I too, purchased a 30 box at Costco, and I’m returning it tomorrow, with a printout of all the comments on this webpage, just in case they don’t want to let me return it. On second thought, maybe I’ll just mail the rest of the bars to my evil sister-in-law! BWAH HA HA

By: kayla

kayla — Sun, 31 May 2009 22:36:18 +0000

Is this something I could use as a weight loss solution?