Lawsuit: Quest Bars

[Times Roman]

The sequel to my other thread........

(the point of my other thread is that there is a tendency for some to see a candy bar, see "protein" and then get real comfortable eating it, although they know down deep it is still just a candy bar and they should avoid it.....)

Quest Bars Involved In Lawsuit Over Misstating Carb and Fiber Co - FOX 42: Omaha News, Sports and Weather; kptm.com |

Quest Bars Involved In Lawsuit Over Misstating Carb and Fiber Count

Posted: Mar 03, 2014 7:27 PM PST


Updated: Mar 09, 2014 7:25 PM PDT



By: Leah Uko

[email protected]

OMAHA (KPTM) – A nutrition company is being accused of lying about its nutrition facts. A lawsuit claims Quest Nutrition misstated the amount of carbohydrates, fiber and calories in contains in its protein bars.

The plaintiff claims there isn't 18 grams of fiber in one protein bar, but about 50 percent less than that. He also claims there is about 20 percent more calories than the 180 stated on the nutrition label.

"Yeah the fiber might not be accurate, the carbs might not be exactly what they say," said Aundrea Stoetzel. "But I don't think it's going to be enough to where it's really going to affect the person's diet."

Stoetzel and Jennifer Bohle monitor how many carbs they eat closely, but that may be difficult if the lawsuits' claims are proven true.

The fitness model competitors told FOX 42 News, until the proof is presented they won't be convinced.

According to sports nutritionist, J.R. Kingery, misstating nutrition facts can be damaging to a person's nutrition goals.

"If someone is diabetic and you don't know where those carbs are coming from, maybe they're high in some carbs, low glycemic or high glycemic it's going to affect the way someone feels or their insulin spikes throughout the day, which is going to greatly affect, you know, weight loss or what they're trying to do with weight loss."

Quest Nutrition responded in a statement on its website that the lawsuit was filed due to "not understand the current state of fiber science". It also fired back that the plaintiff has no proof of his claims.

Regardless of the lawsuit outcome, Kingery said people should not rely on protein bars or supplements for the core of their diet.

"The best case scenario, eat real food. If it had a mom or comes from the ground, eat it. It's going to be better for you. Your body is going to recognize it."

[Giggle]

Thanks TR - this is an interesting topic. Quest is the only one I've used at all lately, and then only when traveling if I can't get to real food.
I'm glad that I cut them out entirely when this prep started tho after reading this.

[Times Roman]

if you want a quick snack, there are infinitely better options. Buy in bulk and package individual portions "to go" instead of the $2 for a fancy candy bar.

What I do when the occasion requires:

Banana chips - same as a banana but less water and travels well - source of carbs
Beef jerky - unsweetened - obviously a protein source
almonds and other unsweetened nuts
dried mangos - delicious, and from Costco

the list goes on and on.

if you stick to these dried whole foods, you cannot go wrong.




The reason this even came up with me is that 24/7 is having this big "blow out" sale on Q bars.... $25 for 12 candy bars.

It blows me away that when the candy bar company puts the word "protein" and "healthy" on the candy bar label, people swallow the bait without even noticing the hook.

It's ok to eat this candy bar, but just don't pretend to fool yourself by thinking you are doing a good thing.

[DCI]

There is a new protein company after opening up here and they their own range of protein bars. They are proper oats etc but have 31g of protein per serving but a whopping 525cal per bar due to the high carb/fat content. But they are imo decent as a stop gap if you where ever stuck.

Never reallu could get into them though, kinda glad now

[Kozmo]

I ate on of those things and put on 20 pounds of fat. Damn you Hodge twins!!

[austinite]

This is somewhat comical. A true nutrition-conscious person who supposedly 'monitors' everything they eat, would never reach for that quest bar, or any other bar in a fancy wrapper.

People can be so annoying. What a waste of time and money.

[Hazard]

Just told my sis about this....

Her response "I've known about that for a while"

Guess ive been out of the loop

[Cuz]

I didn't even know they existed lmao until a couple days ago...I been underground I guess

[< <Samson> >]

I have been working a lot on nutrition in dif foods & what not. It's better to eat 3 slices of regular wheat bread than a quest bar.

[Times Roman]

Just told my sis about this....

Her response "I've known about that for a while"

Guess ive been out of the loop

guess so. it's an older (may 2014) article. your sis sounds like she has fully embraced the lifestyle. training, competing, nutrition..........
(.........and this is where I stop THAT thought process!)

I have been working a lot on nutrition in dif foods & what not. It's better to eat 3 slices of regular wheat bread than a quest bar.

and that's not saying much, as many here, self included, really don't touch any bread, period! (Ezekiel included)

[Hazard]

guess so. it's an older (may 2014) article. your sis sounds like she has fully embraced the lifestyle. training, competing, nutrition..........
(.........and this is where I stop THAT thought process!)

and that's not saying much, as many here, self included, really don't touch any bread, period! (Ezekiel included)

Lol yea and that's what I meant..... It's not an old story really but she finds everything out the fvcking day it happens haha

[GirlyGymRat]

Lol yea and that's what I meant..... It's not an old story really but she finds everything out the fvcking day it happens haha

U guys think we gossip. Lmao. We r sharing intel behind your backs!

One gf knows, we all know. . Hahahhaha.

[Times Roman]

U guys think we gossip. Lmao. We r sharing intel behind your backs!

One gf knows, we all know. . Hahahhaha.

well, women ARE blessed with the gift of the chitting and the chatting..........

[< <Samson> >]

and that's not saying much, as many here, self included, really don't touch any bread, period! (Ezekiel included)

My point exactly, I could never figure out why so many gym fools loved these so much

[RaginCajun]

My point exactly, I could never figure out why so many gym fools loved these so much

I always thought it was because of the crack in them

[Times Roman]

My point exactly, I could never figure out why so many gym fools loved these so much

it's an enabling process.

think of the relationship between an alcoholic and his enabling partner.

many here really struggle with the strict diet. and will not knowingly eat a fancy candy bar.

BUT, if the candy bar company puts the majik words on the wrapper, "Protein" and "Healthy", then, in essense, it gives the person eating the candy bar "permission" to do so.

But there are a couple of rules for this relationship between the enabling fancy candy bar company and the gym rat eating the candy bar.

1) The Fancy Candy Bar company has to have impressive data on the candy bar wrapper
2) The bloke eating the fancy candy bar cannot look too deeply into the ingredients or over analyze the nutritional information that is given

If any portion of these two rules is violated, it can end the relationship between the enabler and the enabled.

So the devout nutritionist has to more or less turn a blind eye for this thing to work.

But remember the rules:

If it is highly processed, like a candy bar, it really cannot be that good for you
If it tastes overly sweet, there is a reason for it. it either contains an artificial sweetener, not good, or it contains "sugars".

This is why I opt out of the game from the get go.

I do not look for food that mimics other food I need to avoid.

The quest bar was designed for those that want to eat a candy bar, but would feel guilty if they do.

Instead, I focus on "boring" food. Food that I know will be good for me. Food that doesn't pretend to be something it is not.

If you stick to the basics, you can't go wrong

Drink only water, or mostly water and something else not sweet nor processed
Eat only whole foods
Eat plenty of veggies
Avoid processed foods


The formula is very simple.

We run afoul when we think we are smarter than the simple formula.

[MuscleInk]

if you want a quick snack, there are infinitely better options. Buy in bulk and package individual portions "to go" instead of the $2 for a fancy candy bar.

What I do when the occasion requires:

Banana chips - same as a banana but less water and travels well - source of carbs
Beef jerky - unsweetened - obviously a protein source
almonds and other unsweetened nuts
dried mangos - delicious, and from Costco

the list goes on and on.

if you stick to these dried whole foods, you cannot go wrong.

The reason this even came up with me is that 24/7 is having this big "blow out" sale on Q bars.... $25 for 12 candy bars.

It blows me away that when the candy bar company puts the word "protein" and "healthy" on the candy bar label, people swallow the bait without even noticing the hook.

It's ok to eat this candy bar, but just don't pretend to fool yourself by thinking you are doing a good thing.

Thanks TR. I hope this story gets a lot of press. Although I'm not alarmed by the claims, I had hoped there was finally a company that would actually come up with a "food/protein" bar that was something more than a candy bar. I stepped away from so called protein bars in 2008 when I started paying much more attention to the labels and realized it was nothing more than a sugary carbohydrate bar with too much sugar and a little protein tossed in so it could be labeled a protein bar.

Guess I'll have to fund another way to get those calories in when I'm stuck in plans and airports 20 days days a month. The thing I hate about travel so often is the reduced caloric intake. I've had days where I'd get ONE meal. Pathetic and it's annoys the heck out of me and kills my work out in the gyms.

Whenever possible I try to find hotels with a microwave and fridge in the room so I can at least go to a local grocer and stock up on some basics if I'm there a few days.

[Kozmo]

Buy nuts, beef jerked and such. You cAn even make canned tuna work

[MuscleInk]

Buy nuts, beef jerked and such. You cAn even make canned tuna work

Yup, works for longer trips. Short day or one night trips I pack light. Usually a very small carry on and then a laptop case. I'm too much a road warrior lately and refuse to eat fast foods either. Nuts are great, in moderation. I used to be a beef jerky whore. Too many brands are ladden with sodium though. I've tried some "homemade" jerky from Asian stores that were fantastic but there are never nutrition labels or ones in English at those stores. Lol

[MuscleInk]

Buy nuts, beef jerked and such. You cAn even make canned tuna work

When I get tuna I opt for the little small bags. Easier to pack in small suitcase....although one time a bag got punctured in my suitecase and half my clothes smelled like tuna. I was not facking impressed!!!

[Kozmo]

Lol I just go with canned tuna because it's cheaper and my bro science dictates there are more unwanted chemicals in the "convenience" package. Come to think of it I pretty much avoid convenience in every aspect of my life

[< <Samson> >]

Srsly when I know I will be away from the fridge for a bit, I get a couple of cups of oats & a few scoops of whey. When need be, I shake up whatever quantity of each with either water or milk. A little chunky, but not bad

[Times Roman]

...and what's wrong with a piece of fruit?

I mean, beyond the fancy marketing department not making any money off of you?

[MuscleInk]

Lol I just go with canned tuna because it's cheaper and my bro science dictates there are more unwanted chemicals in the "convenience" package. Come to think of it I pretty much avoid convenience in every aspect of my life

Agreed. I prefer eating at home. When I am not traveling, everything is cooked, clean, and lean. Nothing processed and my wife always scours the internet looking for products that are healthier from a nutritional perspective. She likes to cook some of our fish meals with a bit of soy sauce but because of the higher sodium content, she recently found a raw coconut amino substitute that is a far healthier option. Give my choice, every single meal would be home cooked. Traveling for work sucks form a nutritional/fitness perspective.

[RaginCajun]

Bump for Nach and Ginger

[RigPig]

F**k got all excited when I read up and saw MI & TR commenting, thought they were back lol.

[GingerbeardJ]

Lol thanks RC. I knew it was something like that. I get people that come In and spend 100 to 200$ on these things. Blows my mind.

[GirlyGymRat]

I switched to quest. Hmmmmmm

[Narkissos]

This is somewhat comical. A true nutrition-conscious person who supposedly 'monitors' everything they eat, would never reach for that quest bar, or any other bar in a fancy wrapper.

People can be so annoying. What a waste of time and money.

Amen.

I never understood the hype around them, personally.

[Chauffeur]

I will be buried with several boxes of Quest bars when I die. Love em.

I have no allusions about them being incredibly healthy for me, I just like the taste.

[thatguy007]

woooow