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Hi Jan,

Check the ingredients. Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats. A gluten-free diet eliminates all wheat, rye, barley and oat gluten from the diet. This eliminates most grain, pasta, cereal and processed foods.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I love the South Beach cereal bars, especially the Cranberry almond. I have just been diagnosed with celiac disease and need to know if they contain gluten. Thanks.

-- Contributed by: Jan

Hi Ann,

Thanks for adding your advice. Many people forget that soy is made from a bean.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

The South Beach bars have a lot of soy in them, which is a great, filling protein source. If you don't routinely eat a lot of soy, your body may need to get used to it. Meantime, try taking some "Beano" with your bar; it will alleviate a lot of the gas!

-- Contributed by: Ann M.

Hi Shira,

Unfortunately, abdominal bloating following eating happens more often in females. Reasons are unclear, but bloating is usually caused changes in diet as well as:

poor or disorganized contractions of the stomach
poor or disorganized contractions of the upper intestine
relaxation of the abdominal muscles
anxiety and stress

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

Yes I have experiencing the same problem, love the peanut butter bars, they help to keep you feeling full, but the gas is driving me crazy.

-- Contributed by: Shira

Hi Laura,

Bloating and intestinal gas are common when dietary changes have been made. If you are eating more vegetables and beans that can be a factor. Also increasing your intake of wheat can cause gas as you switch from while refined carbohydrates.

-- Contributed by: Donna Sundblad

I have tried these cereal bars. And there is a very very bad side effect and that is extreme amounts of flatulence. These bars are not very high in fiber so I do not understand what is causing this except for the sweetener used. Have you had other similar complaints?

-- Contributed by: Laura
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