X-Post: Product Review - VitaFiber

Spencerella
on 3/21/16 10:59 am - Calgary, Alberta, Canada

VSG on 10/15/12

This product might be old news to many of you, but I had not heard of it until recently.

This fiber is used in commercial products such as Quest Bars. Like other fibers, it has a low glycemic index, also is a sweetener and prebiotic. Taste is great - about half the sweetness of regular sugar.

I bought the syrup to try my hand at making Quest Bars. Actually I had typed that post out and lost it, but then realized that the VitaFiber might be worth its own separate post.

I do not recommend using it during the weight loss phase, but it may be suitable for some of you who are in maintenance. I've tried it in my morning yogurt (which I don't usually sweeten, but I want the fiber). Two tablespoons of syrup (54 cals) was quite nice. The powder would be great for baking.

Quest Bar recipe to follow!

LINDA

Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0

H.A.L.A B.
on 3/21/16 11:27 am

RNY on 05/14/08

"VitaFiber? is a high quality, pure mixture composed of isomalto-oligosacchardies (IMO)."

I know from experience that this "fiber" will affect my BS, plus give me lots of gas and pain.

Anyone who has IBS or suspect they may have IBS, or SIBO - needs to be aware that this combination may not be really good for them to use.

It is very individual ... so if someone is very sensitive to SA- or that type of fiber - checking your BS 10-15 min after ingesting food with that "fiber" may be a good idea.

Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG

"I can eat or do anything I want to - as long as I am willing to deal with the consequences"