Fiber One Chewy Bars
August 24, 2007
I originally posted this food find on on February 13th, 2007 but lost it in the crash. I salvaged the post from google cache and finally had time to repost it. The comments alone are worth the reposting. Reading them just crack me up!
OK OK Already! I have gotten more emails about this product then any other and I finally got a chance to try them. Well let me tell you, they lived up to the great reputation! I had an oats and chocolate on the way home from the grocery store and it was delicious. Chewy, sweet and really filling! All that for only 2 points a piece!
I’ll be carrying a new bar in my bag. :)
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On August 24th, 2007 at 10:59 am roni said:
43 Original Responses to “Fiber One Chewy Bars” – I almost lost these in the crash. I’m glad i salvaged them, they are just too funny!
on 14 Feb 2007 at 2:55 am1 stephanie
so i also loove love lovve these bars. but i found that because they are so high in carbs and sugar they really didnt keep me satisfied. it makes me wonder if its really possible for them to be 35% of your DV fiber.
i found that whenever i ate them for breakfast with an apple, i was hungrier the entire day and ate more!
so they are 2 points but i dont suggest eating them on an empty stomach.
ur site is amazing. i love your tips and calculators and your blog!
on 14 Feb 2007 at 10:07 am2 Tammy
I found these bars about a week ago. They are great! I like to have one as a snack with a cup of hot tea. I bought the oats and peanutbutter ones also but haven’t tried them yet. If they are anywhere near as good as the oats and chocolate version, I won’t be disappointed. :)
on 14 Feb 2007 at 11:46 am3 April
I tried the peanut butter yesterday & they are just as good.
on 15 Feb 2007 at 3:39 pm4 Kimberly
The peanut butter ones are 3 points.
on 15 Feb 2007 at 9:21 pm5 roni
Thanks! I didn’t check all the flavors!
on 19 Feb 2007 at 4:26 pm6 Liv
My husband and I love these, and my toddler thinks they are choc chip rice krispy treats — a great way to get a little guy a lot of fiber.
on 21 Feb 2007 at 8:07 pm7 Amy
I keep figuring the oats and chocolate to be 3 points! Am I wrong?
on 21 Feb 2007 at 8:36 pm8 roni
Amy – I think you are right. I must have been feeling a bit generous when I wrote that. They are closer to 2.5 and if you round up like I then 3 is a better bet.
Thanks!
on 24 Feb 2007 at 6:40 pm9 Jeanette
Oh, these are so good. I was so surprised to find how chocolatey they are. Great to satisfy a choco craving.
on 01 Mar 2007 at 10:06 am10 Cyndy
Has anyone experienced excess bloating and gas after eating the bars? I did not know if the large amount of fiber would cause these side effects. I love the taste ! Just don’t care for the aftermath. Also have I mentioned how much I love this site, thanks for all your hard work you put into it, Roni.
on 01 Mar 2007 at 10:48 am11 Jeanette
I used my WW slide points calculator and it’s 2 points…right in the middle.
on 03 Mar 2007 at 5:39 pm12 Jessica
Cyndy — my sister and I noticed this, too. The bars are great, but in my honest opinion, they are not worth the aftermath… definitely waaay too much fiber!
on 05 Mar 2007 at 11:19 am13 Lisa
I experienced gas with painful cramps after eating one of these bars as well. I don’t think it’s the large amount of fiber in general that’s giving people trouble, it’s the KIND of fiber. I didn’t really look too closely at the label at first. Because FiberOne gets its fiber from wheat and corn bran, I figured the bars would too. But the main ingredient in the bars is chicory root extract, aka inulin. It’s the same thing that’s in Fibersure. I think alot of people have trouble with that one. I’m also a bit concerned over what “Shellac” might be, exactly….and isn’t ethanol something I’m supposed to put in my CAR? These were tasty, but now I’m frightened! :-)
–Lisa
on 05 Mar 2007 at 12:33 pm14 Larissa
I just saw that our vending machine at work carries these. Now I wish I read some of these posts before I devoured the oats & chocolate bar! It was sooo good… but I have a client coming in to my office in a half hour, so I’m really hoping I don’t get really gassy or anything while he’s here! LOL!
on 07 Mar 2007 at 1:18 pm15 Kelley
I love these..discovered them over the weekend. I bought the chocolate and oats, like eating a candy bar. If you’re worried about the effects of the fiber, eat them at home in the evening. I use them for my dessert. Very satisfying. I just bought the peanut butter ones. They are also very good but I like the chocolate ones better.
on 07 Mar 2007 at 10:58 pm16 Dalinda
I tried these granola bars after reading about them on your website. They are so good!! Unlike most portion controlled snacks, it does not make me crave more sugar. I don’t know if it is the high fiber content or what, but they satisfy me, and don’t leave me craving sweets. They are a life saver for someone who has a terrible sweet tooth like myself…. Thank you so much for the information. I love your website…..
on 13 Mar 2007 at 7:50 am17 Mike
Love the taste and they keep me very full. Unfortunately, they cause so much gas that my wife and I refer to them as Fart Bars. Some of this gas is very painful. My wife who is not prone to gas, even on her regular (extreme) high fiber diet, has excessive and uncomfortable gas. Be careful, especially if you have one before work!
on 18 Mar 2007 at 10:54 am18 Christina
I agree with the gas problem with these bars. I just about ran the family out of the house. It was truly embarrasing!! The bars are delicious but make sure you are alone after eating one.
on 19 Mar 2007 at 8:52 am19 Clara
I agree with these being SO yummy, but the description of these being “Fart Bars” is so true! I didn’t get the pain or bloating, but oh my was I gassy. They are so worth it, so I think I’ll just stick to them on the weekends and evenings.
on 23 Mar 2007 at 2:44 pm20 Michelle
oh my goodness i could not figure out what was wrong with my stomach…..ouch…………they are good though….
on 24 Mar 2007 at 6:26 pm21 Carrie
Ok, well do not eat these bars and go to Busch Gardens. I had horrible stomach things going on and I have now visited every bathroom in Italy, Germany and France. I also was worn out from this all day and we came home early and I am still feeling it. I was beginning to think the green tea I drink at work was doing it – but this was it I guess. They are good, but I am done with ‘em!
on 24 Mar 2007 at 9:01 pm22 Debbie
I am so sad that something this tasty has such awful side effects. I was convinced that there was some kind of hidden sugar alcohol in the bars but maybe it’s the type of fiber. I was not fit for human company after eating these bars! Why oh why!!!!
on 25 Mar 2007 at 8:40 am23 Michelle
I took some gas x after and was fine….I think if you just eat one a day you will be alright….i ate 2 the day i had the pains and 1 the next day and was fine….these are yummy
on 27 Mar 2007 at 10:28 am24 Hope
I read the reviews on these bars out of curiosity. I live in Canada and this product in not available here. I do, however, live fairly close to the Maine border and it is common for us take shopping excursions to the US. It is useful to know what’s available in the US before going so I know what to look for (not a lot of weight Watchers products sold here yet – we do get the bread, cakes and frozen entrees). Anyhow, my point was I laughed my head off reading these reviews! I will definitely get these bars the next time I cross the boarder – if nothing else they will be a great gag to give to my fellow WW co-workers!
on 30 Mar 2007 at 12:06 pm25 Jenni
I found these yesterday while desperately searching for something chocolate that wasn’t going to ruin my points for the day.
I was SO surprised at how delicious they are! And for only 2 points, how can you resist?
I’ve tried lots of other granola/cereal/snack bars that are also 2 points and these take the cake!
I’m looking forward to trying the oats & peanut butter!
on 11 Apr 2007 at 3:54 pm26 mar
beware – these contain high fructose corn syrup
on 13 Apr 2007 at 11:34 pm27 Dave
I have tried both the peanut butter and chocolate chip flavors – and theyboth taste great. I do have a couple of concerns. The main one is with “chicory root extract” as the first ingredient followed by cocolate chips containing “cocoa butter” “milk fat” and “hydrogenated coconut oil”. All of these chocolate chip ingredients are high in saturated fats (and there are a bunch of them in there!). How can the saturated fat content be only 1.5 grams on the chocolate chip version? Something isn’t right here. I’d love to see an independent analysis firm get ahold of these. Stomach cramps from the high inulin fiber (chicory root extract), saturated fat contents not agreeing with stats, and sugar, high maltose corn syrup, and high fructose corn syrup on the label! Wake up General Mills – we are not totally stupid. An old boot would taste good with added sugar and heart-clogging fats. There are much better choices out there. In particular, the Kashi TLC bar line is good (although not sickeningly sweet as the Fiber One) and they have good label stats.
on 17 Apr 2007 at 12:47 pm28 Melissa
If you’re looking to lose weight (which I assume people on WW are), you’ll probably want to avoid this product since it’s got high fructose corn syrup in it. Very unhealthy and contributes to weight gain.
on 20 Apr 2007 at 3:48 pm29 Kelly
I love the taste of these bars too–best tasting ever for me. Yet I too have discovered they cause me to be gassy-crampy. And it’s not the inulin or the fiber, it’s the hidden sugar alcohol–high maltose corn syrup. I tried many of the low carb bars and ice creams when they hit the market a couple years back, and these usually listed sugar alcohol on the label, usually in the form of maltitol. I had bad pains from these products and decided they were not worth the pain to include in my diet. I do love the taste of these bars, and I do eat them sparingly at this point (and when I’m likely to be alone!). I love how much fiber they have but wish they had more protein. Other bars I enjoy are the Odwalla peanut chip and some of the Larabars
on 01 May 2007 at 2:56 pm30 Corie
I just finished my first (& last) box of these. Someone at WW meeting had recommended them. I try to always get 5-8 servings of fruits & veggies a day which includes a lot of beans. Also, I use flax seed every day in my oatmeal or yogurt/berry mix. I NEVER have gas problems. But I thought maybe I wasn’t getting enough fiber, so I tried these. Man, it’s been an uncomfortable five days. I’ve been eating one each morning about 5:30am before I go to the gym to do a group weightlifting class followed by swimming! I can barely make it home before I have to go to the bathroom, and the gas lasts all day. Plus, I’m spending the last part of my workout time just trying not to stink up the place! I just had my thyroid meds changed last week since my dose wasn’t strong enough. I thought maybe that was what was doing this. Then I checked the ingredient box on these things & saw the chicory root extract as first ingredient. I knew that had to be it. I don’t care how good these taste; there are other ways to get the fiber. I, too, was shocked at the ingredient list & couldn’t believe there were no transfats when I saw the “hydrogenated” coconut oil. I thought my pre-workout banana gave me gas!
on 03 May 2007 at 1:40 pm31 My life…in a blog! » Product Review(s)
[…] Everyone has been raving about these All Bran bars so I had to try them. Personally, I thought they were kinda blah. They were okay, but after having the Fiber One Bars, these were just okay. […]
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on 09 May 2007 at 2:53 pm33 Rebecca
Fiber One Bars taste pretty good, but aren’t very nutritious. I recommend GNU Flavor & Fiber Bars. Each bar is only 130 calories and contains 12 grams of Fiber. That’s 50% the daily value of fiber! They contain no artifical flavors and no saturated fat. Check them out at http://www.GnuFoods.com. They are available in 4 different flavors. They are delicious..(and won’t cause any stomach problems!)
on 09 May 2007 at 4:15 pm34 Marilyn
I never laughed so hard reading the comments on these bars……but I’m not buying any. I had a lot of the same problems with drinking the fruit 2 0 flavored waters. I do agree with Rebecca….the GNU bars are very good without the added cramps and gas.
on 11 May 2007 at 4:37 am35 Karebear
I had a super busy day today and ate three of these bars. I now feel like dying! This is as awful as when I ingested some bad clams. I have had terrible gas today and the awful stomach pains hit me just as it was time to go to bed. I was up at 2:30am to vomit by the force of my uncontrollable stomach contractions and now an hour later I still feel like death warmed over with an urge to visit the bathroom. Maybe I should just curl up on the bath rug waiting. NEVER eat three of these bars in one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
on 16 May 2007 at 9:14 am36 Molly
Oh my goodness I am so happy I found this info.. I am 34 weeks pregnant and trying to be healthy and just LOVED the taste of these bars but my stomach got soooo painful after eating them I had to go home from work. Holy Gas and Stomach cramps… I eat a fairly balanced diet and have never had problems with fiber until I tried these!
I thought I was going crazy by thinking they were causing the stomach pains! I think I will stear clear of Chicory root in future!
Maybe if I go overdue these can become one of those items that induces labor!!
on 24 May 2007 at 10:22 pm37 Day by Day… » Blog Archive » do i need a title?
[…] I read Roni’s post on Fiber One Bars at work today and couldn’t stop laughing! I love eating these bars! I usually eat one for breakfast or one for a snack. I have had some tummy trouble and gassiness, but not as bad as some people have had. The replies were cracking me up! […]
on 25 May 2007 at 8:17 am38 Christine
I bought a box of these and thought they were delicious, but it’s something I would consider as a dessert. Now reading all these responses, I don’t want to eat another one!
I looked up the NI for the Kashi bars and my favorites – TLC Honey Almond Flax and Trail Mix are also only 2 points – all without any processed junk in it.
on 31 May 2007 at 11:06 am39 Mary
I LOVE THESE BARS! I haven’t had any problems (knock on wood) … although they make my stomach make crazy noises. Maybe just don’t STUFF yourself on them.
on 10 Jun 2007 at 2:41 am40 Sheri
I have never experienced such pain from cramping in my lower intestinal area as I did with these bars. I won’t be eating them any more. At first I thought I pulled a stomach muscle or that my ovaries were swollen. But after realizing it came about 1/2 hour after I ate the bars, it’s not worth it. And eating it at night, I had cramping all night long. I’ll get my fiber elsewhere.
on 10 Jun 2007 at 1:17 pm41 TMG
I’m glad I read this before buying the F-1 Bars. I’m shopping today and just put on my list the Kashi TLC’s. Thanks.
TMG
on 10 Jun 2007 at 10:40 pm42 Heidi
If you are sharing the FiberOne bars with your children make sure they are 3 years or older. I am a Registered Dietician and Studies show that kids 3 yrs+ need only “their age plus five” to equal the amount of daily fiber needed (exmaple: a 3 yr old needs 8g daily fiber total (3+5=8g)).
If they get more than the daily recommended fiber, they will have terrible gas and painful bowel movements. My neighbors 5 yr old son learned the hard way when his Mom gave him a bar and some fruit to loosen up his stools and he began crying when his “tummy” began to hurt. He now will only get 1/4 to 1/2 of a bar and it seems to be perfect for him on the days that he eats poorly and needs some fiber in his diet.
Also, I love these bars, but agree that they are high in fructose corn syrup so if you are trying to lose weight, beware that they may make you crave more sugary foods, which is a vicious cycle.
Tip: Drink lots of water with these bars and you should be fine = less gas and bloat. Enjoy! :)
on 11 Jun 2007 at 2:09 pm43 Voncille
I just found the FiberOne bars last week and purchased a large box. My husband and I have been keeping our weight low and eating lots of vegetables, fruit, beans and grains. We liked the idea of these bars and have been using them as a dessert. Ever since I started eating the bars I have had a lot of bloating, cramps and gas. My husband who is eating the same bars thinks it is funny that I think the bar is causing the problem but after reading this blog he can have the rest of the box.
On August 25th, 2007 at 9:04 am Mel said:
These bars along with Skinny Cow fudge bars are why I am so successful with weight watchers! They are both so chocolatey!
Mel
On August 25th, 2007 at 9:06 am Dulcie said:
Check the ingrediants on the chocolate ones!! THey contain some seriously nasty stuff!
fiber one, chocolate… second ingredient is “Chocolate Chips with Confectioners Shellac”
10th ingredient is “Ethanol “
11th ingredient is “Shellac”
ingredients 20 and 21 “High Maltose Corn Syrup , High Fructose Corn Syrup , Sugar “
now in doing research i did find out that confectioners shellac is the stuff that goes on jelly beans to make the hard shell. and it must be mixed with ethanol to get that effect. oh its also used on milk duds and other hard outside candies… kind of gross dont you think?
i just cant see how they are manufacturing these as healthy! especially when they have the high fructose corn syrup in them.
On October 21st, 2007 at 9:41 pm Nancy said:
Mmm.. Gas Bars… I just found my new favorite prank gift o.o
If the total of trans fat = .499 g or less per serving they’re legally allowed to write 0g trans fats on the lable. So, even on items labled 0g trans fat, you have to look for “hydrogenated” and “partially hydrogenated” in front of any oils used.
On November 28th, 2007 at 4:43 am Anonymous said:
oh my gosh!! Hilarious!! It is 4:30 AM /I can’t sleep. Found this site and I am laughing OUT LOUD (with my hand over my mouth so as not to wake up the family.) After reading these posts, I don’t know whether to try these bars or not. If they’re that good I’d like to taste them, but gee, the gas issue sounds like a problem. My goodness, Thanksgiving day had me walking around like a penguin-and these could be worse. ohhhh, I better not.
On January 26th, 2008 at 3:11 am Anonymous said:
I love my farty bars. Fart bars are delicious and even though everyone from work doesn’t like my farty fart fart problem and obnoxious odor (an odor that has neigh been smelled before), I will never give up my FartyOne bars, I eat 12 a day for proper flatulence. Fart ON!
On January 27th, 2008 at 9:23 pm Roni said:
OK, that’s just hysterical! LOL
On January 30th, 2008 at 1:14 pm Leng said:
I have tried these many times. I’m on my 2nd box and I have never had a problem with them before. It’s shocking and HILARIOUS to see the comments about these “FartyOne Bars.” I hope they don’t go off the market because it’s giving people so much gas, LOL. I also found it funny that I found the following about chicory root. It’s so ironic.
“Chicory root has the effects of lowering cholesterol, reducing the pulse rate, and aiding in stomach and liver complaints. It is believed to increase the flow of bile. Among other internal uses are those for sore throat, hemorrhoids, tuberculosis, abdominal cramps, melancholy, deafness and rashes. The juice of the chicory plant is also used as a laxative for children.”
http://www.regaininghealthnaturally.com/Herb_Information/chicory-root.htm
On April 2nd, 2008 at 8:11 pm Anonymous said:
I see a lot of people saying how tasty the Fiber One Chewy Bars are, but perhaps they should be asking what’s in it?
From the ingredients of the Chocolate Chip Fiber One bar:
These two ingredients are the primary reason that people are reporting gastrointestinal disturbances.
Ethanol:
Ethanol within the human body is converted into acetaldehyde by alcohol dehydrogenase and then into acetic acid by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. The product of the first step of this breakdown, acetaldehyde, is more toxic than ethanol. Acetaldehyde has been shown to increase the risk of developing cirrhosis of the liver, multiple forms of cancer, and alcoholism.
Shellac:
Shellac is a brittle or flaky secretion of the insect Kerria lacca, found in the forests of Assam and Thailand. Shellac is considered edible and it is sometimes used as a glazing agent on pills and candies. This coating may not be considered as vegetarian as it may, and probably does, contain crushed insects. In the tablet manufacture trade, it is sometimes referred to as “beetlejuice” for this reason. Shellac is known to cause allergies on contact, resulting in skin irritations.
This ingredient is why people are reporting the craving to eat 5 bars in one sitting.
Chicory Root Extract:
Chicory Root Extract is used herbally as a tonic and appetite stimulant. However, long-term use of chicory (Root chicory – Cichorium intybus var. sativum) has been shown to damage human retinal tissue, with dimming of vision over time and other long term effects. Although small amounts of root chicory consumed medicinally or as a seasoning can be harmless, root chicory contains volatile oils that can be metabolized in the liver and digestive tract into toxic by-products that damage retinal nerve cells and cause dimming of vision. All parts of the plant contain these volatile oils, with the majority of the toxic components concentrated in the plants root.
So if you don’t mind having severe gastrointestinal problems, cirrosis of the liver caused by toxins, and eventually going blind, than keep eating this garbage.
General Mills and their employees should be ashamed of themselves for using poison in their food products. And the FDA should be shut down for years of poor oversight.
On April 3rd, 2008 at 2:09 pm Roni said:
Thanks anon! I actually stopped buying them myself as well.
On April 14th, 2008 at 6:11 pm Anonymous said:
haha this is so funny. I would honestly rather eat these as a snack then eating a bag of chips or a candy bar from the vending machine. I have never had any problems with them in terms of the whole gas thing, but I guess i’ve never really ate so many in one day. There are so many food items that contain bad things, it really is sad. But the key is moderation.
On April 25th, 2008 at 2:08 pm Ray said:
Fiber One, GAS GALORE my goodness.. I wonder if Oprah has tried these yet, afterall it’s her trainer that is endorsing them. Anyhow, these bars are fantastic.. I love the peanut butter, so when I was at the store I purchased 3 more boxes without realizing these were the problem.. My fiance and I googled them and by reading the posts we are not the only people to have this problem. Needless to say I took the 3 boxes in to work today and put them out in the lunch room.. I laugh every time I walk by checking to see how many have been taken…. it will certainly be easy to figure out who has eaten one. They really need to put a warning sign on the packaging, I had to leave my yoga class I was in so much pain. I even had to come home early from work one day… thank god I figured out what the problem was…. no more for me if I want to get married.. ha ha
On April 28th, 2008 at 10:00 pm Anonymous said:
ah! I just googled this problem to see what was doing this to me! I cannot stop the gas. They have boxes of them at my boyfriend’s frat and that is where I tried one. Now I am moving around constantly trying to make sure he can’t hear me farting. UGH. Embarrassing. They are SO good. I will never have one again though…this is way too uncomfortable and embarrassing.
On May 7th, 2008 at 8:38 am Anonymous said:
I liked these bars, but didn’t know what chicory root extract was so I looked it up turns out it’s a laxative and appetite stimulant.
(http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/chicory+root)
On May 19th, 2008 at 6:32 pm baritone said:
I had 2 of these bars during the day last Tuesday. That night I had to attend an Installation dinner for my chorus officers at which I had to sing. I spent half the night going to and from the “ladies room”. I had severe stomach cramps and gas when it was my time to sing…oh the pain!! I had stomach problems for 3 or 4 days after. Reading your comments makes me know my suspicion about the cause was correct. My big Costco sized box of Fiber One bars went out with the trash. They WERE tasty though :(
On September 4th, 2008 at 10:14 am ali anderson said:
I found a similar post to this online and I found out why I could stop eating sweet foods. I had been eating one a day as part of my lunch at work. They were so yummy; but I have since switched to Kashi TLC bars, and I am now looseing the weight I gained while eating these F1 bars. Also I am very glad that the sugar cravings stopped.
On September 28th, 2008 at 6:46 pm B. McGrew said:
I’m so glad I found this site. Who says there is a gas crisis? HA! I thought something was wrong with me until I started researching this product. I love the taste of the product but the pain and embarrassement that goes along with it is so not worth it.
My sweet-tooth is always getting me into trouble.
On October 31st, 2008 at 2:42 pm Adrienne said:
OMG!!! I have been eating these for months and having HORRIBLE gas!! Like nothing I (or my family) have ever smelled!!!!! I only eat one a day – for breakfast every day and I have not connected the two until now! I will regretfully give them up – I was so excited because Aldi carries their own brand now too! Well I guess I’ll find another breakfast theat isn’t so “offensive”!
On January 16th, 2009 at 2:54 pm Beth said:
I just bought 3 boxes of these bars because they were on sale and I heard they were delicious…they are delicious! I noticed a lot of problems with my tummy the past couple of days, and now I know the cause! I hate to throw them away (I’m not mean enough to give them to people at work, plus I don’t want an office filled with everyone’s farts), but they are definately going in the trash. I don’t think I can even make it to the gym after eating one this morning!
On February 19th, 2009 at 7:26 am Brenda said:
After experiencing bloating, gas and pain every afternoon for the past 3 months I finally figured out it was the Fiber One bars. I was so busy at work the other day that I forgot to eat it and that afternoon I noticed that I had no gas problems. The only thing different was the F1 bar. So the next day I didn’t eat one and again no problems. After looking at the ingredients and researching this, I’m sure the bars were my problems. Definitely not worth the problems. I have my own office at work and had to keep odor spray at my desk so whenever I left one, I could hurry up and spray to mask the odor. If someone came into my office, there is no one else to blame. I also burned scented candles. Some people have said they get used to them and the symptoms go away but I can’t imagine that will ever work for me since I’ve been eating them for over 3 months. And…..I only ever ate 1 a day. I believe it’s the chicory root that is causing the problem. It’s the first thing listed and it’s probably the only thing that is really different.
On February 20th, 2009 at 3:33 pm Kelly said:
Wow! These reviews are funny! I had the same response when I mentioned that I loved them at a WW meeting- most of the people there had experienced the unpleasant “aftermath”.
Personally, I haven’t had any problems! I guess I am one of the lucky ones. I’ve been eating 3 or 4 a week for 5 months. I keep one of the chocolate oat bars in my car at all times for emergency attacks of “gotta have something” on the drive home from work. I am aware that some of the ingredients are questionable, but they really satisfy my occasional craving for something gooey, chewy, and chocolate after a tough day.
By the way, I joined WW in 9/2008 and have lost 32 pounds. I’m 11 pounds from my goal weight. Love your site Roni- I have picked up so much useful info here! Thanks.
On February 26th, 2009 at 10:47 am Maryjo said:
This is too funny! I have IBS and bloating so I thought I would try these bars to help my bloating issues. WRONG……..I ate two yesterday afternoon and while I was cooking dinner in the evening, I got a mild cramp and let one rip which was strong enough to levitate me. NO JOKING! Anyway, I kept passing HUGE amounts of gas and I could hardly believe this was coming out of my body. I had to keep walking outside to save myself the embarressment of my family. Finally, went to bed with hubby and had no control over the MASSIVE gas !!!! He laughed not believing this was coming out of my body. Needless to say I have spent all day on the toilet wishing I had a seat belt attached to it!!! I feel so sick and the cramps are really bad. I will give these bars to my mother in law!!!!!!!!! =) LMAO
On February 27th, 2009 at 12:41 am Michelle Sullivan said:
when i read this comment i knew exactly what she was talking about without even looking. Those suckers will blow you away lol
On February 27th, 2009 at 10:39 am Lady Downsize said:
Oh Roni, I am glad you referenced Maryjo’s comment I just had me and the couple girls around me at work crying with laughter and almost rolling on the floor.
Maryjo, you definitely have a way with words, and if you picture it animated like I do your descritpion is even more outrageously funny!
On February 27th, 2009 at 11:45 am Krista S. said:
This is my favorite thread to keep coming back to. Friggin hilarious! Maryjo…thanks for sharing….ROFLMAO.
On February 27th, 2009 at 12:45 pm Me said:
If I even LOOK at those bars I’m in for a week’s worth of gas and cramping…..My son and I were in Sam’s….with the free samples….and he said “what are those?’ as he is grabbing for one……
so I said, ‘those are those granola bars that…..’
I swear, I didn;t even finish my sentance and he was running in the other direction!!!!!
On February 27th, 2009 at 1:29 pm Dawn said:
If you want the same type of flavor without the cramping and gas, Kelloggs has new Fiber Plus Antioxidants chewy bars…I’ve seen chocolate chip, and dark chocolate almond. Both are delish, 2 points of WW per bar, and without the interesting side effects. I tried these after the Fiber One bars, I can’t eat those anymore!!!
http://www.kelloggsfiberplus.com/
Plus there’s a coupon on the website! These are definately a good pick me up in the morning, or a satisfying snack in the afternoon.
On March 2nd, 2009 at 8:51 pm Jamie said:
Toooo funny!! I just had to google “Fiber One Bars & Gas” today….I lucked out and found these bars at the DOLLAR STORE!! They had both kinds, chocolate & PB…so I bought some…tasted them and they were great! So I went back and stocked my cabinet. WELL I have been eating about 2 a day for the last 3 or 4 days and OMG the GAS IS CRAZY!! So I kept thinking…what am I eating different? Then I remember, the Fiber One bars! Although I love them and it will be difficult, I will be limiting myself to ONE per day. So glad I found this post to confirm my suspicion. I hope this goes away soon!! OMG
On March 9th, 2009 at 2:39 pm Lori said:
I am laughing out loud!
If your ever having a lousy day, google “fiber one bars and gas”, I laugh and laugh for hours!
I love these bars, but cant stand the side effects!
On March 10th, 2009 at 11:43 pm Patsy said:
Wow…I actually saved the wraper to look up the side effects…OMG how can they sell this stuff and not put warning signs..The Gas was flowing out of me like no tomorrow. I usually get a 10:30 break and I eat one. By 2:00 the tremours start.. I know because the second it started I looked at the clock..Oh nooooo 4 hours of this …..at work please make it stop…LMAO…Luckily the gas was flowing out not ripping out…Silently painful. I have 2 boxes of this stuff. What to do?what to do?
On March 26th, 2009 at 11:32 am Riz said:
OKAY!! these bars are TO DIE OVER!!! Yes…FARTY BARS or whatever…you are all correct. However, they are the only bar that fills me up and I have tried well over 50 different bars. Around 11 or 3pm I go crazy for them and they hold me over until lunch or dinner. Oats and choc are great and yesterday I got the choc mocha for any of you coffee lovers!
I have eaten one a day since January 15 and the bloat and gas has gotten better, but it is is still there. Hopefully there are no horrible deadly effects of this chicory root extract that comes out later….other wise I wil be a gonner!!
On March 26th, 2009 at 1:27 pm sassyaztec said:
OMG! I’m cracking up over this old thread. I CANNOT eat these. D’lish? yes, but I fear the Fiber1 Farty Bars. I saw the funky ingredients too and decided it wasn’t worth it.
Lisa
http://sassyaztec.blogspot.com/
On April 8th, 2009 at 6:11 pm Carol said:
I tried these bars also, and the first time I thought the gas and bloating was from something else, then the next time I tried one the same thing happened and I was on a trip out of town and spent the whole time being uncomfortable and trying to keep my jeans zipped up the bloating was so bad. I will never eat these again.
On April 15th, 2009 at 12:55 pm Sarah said:
I bought a 5 count box, loved them, so I bought a 30 count box. I didn’t make the causal relationship until I read this site but ever since i bought them I have been having huge stomach pains and excessive gas. I am going to throw away the rest of the box…thanks guys for helping me figure it out!
On June 5th, 2009 at 6:18 pm Laura said:
I tried these, the Oats and Caramel flavor. I agree they are delicious. But, OMG the gas pains!!!! It was the most awful pain! I had 1 for breakfast 2 days in a row. I didn’t make the connection until after the 2nd day, the pain and gas was much worse on the 2nd day by the way. It was terrible! I won’t be eating these again. Gas X didn’t even help at all. This bums me out because they are yummy, but not worth the pain (or farts).
On July 8th, 2009 at 5:55 pm anonymous said:
The Kelloggs has new Fiber Plus Antioxidants chewy bars have the chicory root fiber and the same gas problem.
On July 11th, 2009 at 2:10 pm noname said:
I love these – they are delish and work as a great laxative when needed. Whenever I’m feeling a little backed up I eat one and problem solved! Over the counter laxatives don’t work nearly as great as these do… I will always keep these on hand!!
On July 26th, 2009 at 11:32 am Allison Johnson said:
HOLY ROTTEN EGGO TOOTS BATMAN! I have eaten these for the last time! (Much to the joy of my family) I have had gas and stomach cramps so bad that I thought the paint was going to peel off of the walls! I finally connected the dots (or farts should I say) after I ate one before bed and woke up with bad stomach pains and gas. There is no way to hold the covers down and keep these babies under wraps! I have eaten these for a while now and I was growing quite suspicious of them…..After trying to find others who have had the same “experience”, I am throwing the rest of these into file 13! If you want to win friends and influence people, don’t eat Fiber One or Fiber Plus bars!
On July 29th, 2009 at 11:48 am Pamela said:
You guys are funny. I love them. Believe it or not, everything you eat or drink is eventually determined either bad or questioned in some way or fashion. Wait long enough and you will get a review written or verbalized about what you’re eating and why it’s not good for you. Eat too many bananas and you will get gas. Apples cause gas for some people. A slice of bread causes gas for some people. Breathing in too much air can cause gas. Some medications you take causes gas. But, yet you still choke down that pill in the name of cure or recovery. Trust me, I’m living proof of each one I just named. Gas can actually be deriven from any source of food if you have the right combination of stimului, i.e. stress, fatique, not enough water or too much soda, coffee, etc. My point is Gas is Gas and it will come and it will go. Literally, if you catch my drift. So, either eat them or don’t eat them, but the point of matter becomes what you tolerate and what you don’t tolerate is up to you. So, don’t direct the shame towards General Mills, point your finger towards yourself if you choose to divulge. Gas up and enjoy the ride if you like them and if not sit this ride out for surely another product will come your way and airlift us again.
On July 29th, 2009 at 6:52 pm Rachel said:
I ate half a oats and chocolate fiber one bar and 15 minutes later my throught started to swell and I had troubles breathing. I believe it was because of the Chicory Root Extract.
On August 12th, 2009 at 10:47 pm Anonymous said:
This is the most hilarious thread I have ever read!!!! ROTFL. I googled FiberOne bars and found this. I bought a pack at the grocery store and loved them, so I went to Sam’s and got like 5 packs in a huge box. Sometimes I eat them for breakfast or a mid-day snack. They fill me up and definitely have a laxative effect.
Anyway, I noticed I was gassy, but didn’t make the connection. Today though, I ate two and holy farts is right!! I can’t stop the air leaving my body! I hope my husband doesn’t make any advances tonight…I might blow him away! So much for the headache excuse. Sorry-honey. Not tonight. I had a FiberOne bar and …oops-here comes another one!!!!!! LOL!
On August 15th, 2009 at 2:48 pm Mel said:
This is such a relief! One of the chocolate bars came with my newspaper a few days ago, and I just ate it – I wonder if people are farting up and down my street!!!
I have the most painful cramps and am about to throw that freaking wrapper across the room.
On August 15th, 2009 at 2:49 pm Mel said:
I think the best thing about is thread is that it’s been going on for 2 years!!!
On August 16th, 2009 at 7:41 am lunzy a la lunzygras said:
LOL I’m cracking up… again! I had to see what Mel was commenting on that had been around for years. A HA! Of course the Farty One Bars. I still eye them at the grocery store, linger a bit and then move on. Not worth it. ;)
On August 22nd, 2009 at 3:28 am chicory monster said:
Tasty, moist and chewy and yummy chocolate, but and there is a big but, LOL. There should be a warning on the box. Eat under extreme caution and alone, and limit yourself to one. I made the mistake of eating the entire box over the course of the day and evening and nothing else. OMG, the problem would have been solved if it ran me to the bathroom, but I only had extreme gas. this could be a problem if others are present or you are in public. I finally farted it out and I am done. nomore for me. I might in the future try just one and see how that goes, but for now I am worn out from the side effects of chicory root. This goes way beyond inhaling too much air or even eating beans! This causes the same problem as sugar alcohol, but worse cause sugar alcohol made me use the bathroom not just feel gased up. This is terrible even my dog ran for cover glad I didn’t give the dogs a taste. LOL
On August 28th, 2009 at 8:51 pm Christi said:
OMG! This is sooo funny. I love these bars, but unless you don’t mind pooting all over the place. Be careful! When I first started eating these bars I had so much gas it was crazy. But as I kept eating them, it’s not as bad as it was. I’ll still get gas but not like when I first started eating them. They are delicious. I was able to leave candy alone because I eat these to satisfy my sweet tooth.
On September 12th, 2009 at 5:03 pm Bev said:
I bought a box of these because I’m not very regular at all. I go once, maybe twice a week. (I’ve ALWAYS been this way so it’s “regular” for me. I think.) Anyway. They do work. I’ve gone once and sometimes TWICE in one day since eating them. The only problem I have now is that I’m insanely thirsty all the time. I know if you have diarrhea there is risk of dehydration and I’m wondering if this is similar since I’m not used to going ever day….
On September 21st, 2009 at 2:36 pm Beth said:
I have been in agony for the past 4 days and finally figured out that it’s because I started eating Fiber One CEREAL 4 days ago. The box says it has 57% of the daily fiber needed and after experiencing cramps, bloating, gas, and about 400 bowel movements since I ate the first bowl, I’ve decided that it’s just too much fiber for my system to handle in one serving of food.
I will be tossing the box when I get home tonight and writing to General Mills to tell them they need to put a warning label on the box. I seriously considered dialing 911, I was in so much pain. Yes, the stream of fart comments is funny but the reality is not.
On September 23rd, 2009 at 1:43 pm Venee said:
Those of you touting Kashi as an alternative should know it causes the same kind of gas explosions. Take it from me I’ve had them all! Look up some blogs about Kashi Cereal (especially the crunch) the comments are just like the ones for Fiber One. I do agree though Fiber One bars are AWESOME, but the gas result is not.
On September 28th, 2009 at 12:43 pm Caitti said:
I have eaten these bars regularly for awhile and I feel like my stomach has adjusted to digest them better. I don’t quite get as gassy as I did before. But then again maybe it’s all in my head.
On November 29th, 2009 at 11:56 pm Carol said:
Two words: uncontrollable farts. I had never experienced anything quite that extreme.
They tasted good, but I will never eat another one.
On December 7th, 2009 at 9:29 pm Michelle said:
I don’t know, but perhaps some of you are eating too many of these bars, or perhaps trying to substitute them for candy bars. I eat 1 maybe every other day, and have no problems. I don’t eat 4 or 5 at a time, and don’t crave sugar. I find them to be “GREAT”, and they are working well with my weight loss, along with exercising about 1 hour a day!
On January 8th, 2010 at 4:05 pm Ron said:
Fun comments back, or should I say “back fire”? LOL “Fart Bars”, what a good name! Now I know why I’m having the gas attacks! And, normally, I can sneak one out without my secretary hearing, but these gas attacks come on strong, and LOUD! After one of those, I usually wait for my secretary to leave for the day, or step out on a break, before I leave my office! Can you imagine what she’s emailing all the other secretaries? LOL
OK, on a more serious note…
1. Does anyone know what the difference is between the “chicory root extract” and “psyllium husk” is?
2. Also, which is better?
3. The Fiber 1 bars equate to about $0.50 per bar. Has anyone made their own rice crispy bars, adding in the chicory root or psyllium husk? If so, could you share how much you added, etc.?
Thanks! Happy tooting to everyone!
Ron
On January 13th, 2010 at 8:19 pm roni said:
Hi Ron!
Great questions. Unfortunately I don’t know the answers. :(
I will say if I was to make my own I wouldn’t add chicory root or psyllium husk.
On January 14th, 2010 at 11:25 pm Ron said:
Hi Roni,
Nice name, by the way! :)
OK, if you were going to make rice crispy bars with “fiber” in them, what would you use?
Thanks!
Ron
On January 16th, 2010 at 10:04 pm roni said:
Ummm good question! Flaxseeds? Sunflower Seeds? Berries? Dried fruit? Fiber One Cereal? Bran?
Now you got me thinking! lol I may take my hand at these. :)
On February 4th, 2010 at 12:36 pm LordGreystoke422 said:
have been eating Fiber One Bars for a while and I have contended that the name of these delicious treats should be “TheseWillMakeYouShit” I mean HOLY BLAZING BAT GUANO BATMAN!…I wonder how many people have eaten these and gorged..and eaten too many..5 or 6 on your first shitting…err I mean sitting..cause they taste so good..only to be hit with the most amazing colon exploding crap of their life a few hours or so later..
Has anyone else noticed a difference between the flavors and their gastronomic explosive power? I noticed someone else mentioned that they thought it was the chicory with caused the mind numbing bouts of flatulence and defecation. I had noticed that ingredient and suspected that it is the culprit.
Something else I have noticed..I THINK the Peanut Butter Flavor actually makes me Poot(p) less than the Chocolate ones…they also happen to be my favorite. Let me rephrase this..I have the theory that the Chocolate helps to boost the power of the Chicory.. resulting in more extreme colonic overpressures. I really dont like the Caramel flavor..so I can’t really compare that one..
OH…here is a suggestion..at about the same time I found these Bars of Shitonic Force.. I also found at Sam’s, Frigo Cheese Heads String cheese in an over-sized pack.. That I eat like a fiend..and have realized it IS possible for me to eat too much cheese.. Needless to say..after eating 20 pieces or more of these cheese strings in one sitting..I put myself in pain a few times by binding things up.. SO…with that in mind..I suggest..eat some string cheese AND your fiber one bar..it makes a good combination..they sort of cancel each other out a bit..this suggestion comes from my own anecdotal fecal experiences.
On February 4th, 2010 at 12:44 pm Michelle said:
The problem with some of you is you have no control. You eat these things like pigs, and therefore the cause of your issues. I have had a box of 20 of these bars since early December, and I eat them in extreme moderation with my diet, sometimes even eating half a bar. These comments make no sense, when you are eating these things 2 and 3 in 1 sitting…..LMAO!!
On February 4th, 2010 at 3:27 pm mich_riz said:
LordGrey, you are hysterical…lmfao…haaaa!
Gotta say though….it doesnt matter if you eat just one,,,the bloating/gurgles/extreme gas…still happens…cannot imagine eating more than one in a sitting. One bar causes enough issues…and YES the chicory root first or so,ingredient is the issue I think.
My mom eats half a bar in morning and half later and has no issues….too much trouble I want the whole bar in 5 seconds,,lol.