1/26/2024 0 Comments Fig newton healthy![]() It appears that the manufacturer, Loblaw Company, doesn’t make these cookies anymore. The University of Sydney analyzed President’s Choice Blue Menu Fig Fruit Bars (PC Bars) a few years ago. Nutritional data for President’s Choice Fig Bars Serving – 2 bars They should not be considered a health food just because they contain fruit and or whole grain. Fig Newtons and the Glycemic Indexįig Newtons and all varieties and brands of “fruit bars” are cookies. ![]() The database does not have every American brand but you can find equivalents for most items. Using the University’s free database you can look up the Glycemic Index (GI) of just about any food. Understanding the GI of the foods you eat can help you make better choices.įor runners and other endurance athletes, understanding the GI of foods helps us make better choices when we prepare for an event. You can find information on many foods that you commonly eat on their web site. The above GI definition is paraphrased from their web site. Their website hosts their research results, information on the glycemic index (GI) and the International GI database. The University of Sydney’s Sydney University Glycemic Index Research Service has done extensive research and testing of many common foods. Low-GI foods (under 55), by virtue of their slow digestion and absorption, produce gradual rises in blood sugar and insulin levels, and have proven benefits for health. The glycemic index (GI) is a ranking of carbohydrates on a scale from 0 to 100 according to the extent to which they raise blood sugar levels after eating.įoods with a high GI (over 55) are those which are rapidly digested and absorbed and result in marked fluctuations in blood sugar levels. Runners need convenient high energy foods. Runners can burn 125 to 150 calories per mile, and during a marathon an athlete can burn around 4,000 calories. I had a good experience with the Fig Newtons so I decided to find out what they are made of and how they compare to gels and power bars. I ate a few before the race, instead of a power bar, and took some with me instead of gels. I’ve tried pure honey and even ran a marathon with Snickers Bars! Not only were the candy bars tasty, they didn’t bother my stomach and provided the energy I needed.Ī few years ago we had Fig Newtons in the house when I was getting ready for a marathon. I’ve tried most of the gels on the market. I’m always looking for something that works better or solves a problem that I have. I’ve been running for more than 18 years and like to experiment with training plans, shoes, clothes and nutrition. These cookies are less inexpensive than gels and are a great way to fuel during training and competition. It turns out that Fig Newtons, and similar “fig loaf” cookies are loaded with sugar.įor runners and other endurance athletes this turns out to be a good thing. Maybe our parents thought they were better because they had figs instead of frosting in the middle! I didn’t even know what a fig WAS growing up, but I loved these cookies. ![]() ![]() Why, yes, that IS my Chitty Chitty Bang Bang lunch box in the background! This beat-up metal box brings back memories of school lunches that my mom packed for us daily – which were always pretty healthy, and always included a treat.
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