Post Workout Snacking #OnAQuest + $25 Visa Giveaway

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Jennifer FIsher

More than 90 percent of adults snack between meals and that’s a good thing, if done right! Most dieticians recommend eating a couple healthy snacks per day, given overall good food choices are being made. Selecting protein rich snacks can help improve satiety and promote weight loss or maintenance. But for athletes, protein-rich snacks also have an effect on workout recovery and future performance -protein is the fuel that supports muscle repair and growth and provides long-lasting energy throughout the day.

Because of protein’s role in these areas, it’s the only macro this number avoiding girl counts. Time and time again you’ve heard me say I aim for 25 to 30 grams at every meal and also the same amount within 30 minutes of an intense workout or long run. However, for snacks after a light workout, in the middle of a regular day, or just because “I’m hungry,” I take the protein consumption down a bit at snack time – 12 to 14 grams per snack is perfect for me. My new favorite protein snack is the Quest Beyond Cereal Bars that I got at Vitamin Shoppe. Read on to find out more about high-protein snacks and these yummy new bars from Quest.

While there are plenty of protein snack options around that are great for athletes, many, such as low-fat dairy or hard-boiled eggs, need to be refrigerated and are not practical for gym life. Protein bars are a great way to work more protein into the diet and the Beyond Cereal Bars from Quest offer the sweet, comforting crunch of a traditional cereal bar (ugh, like those high sugar ones with only 1 gram protein I used to feed my kids), but with a higher-protein, lower-carb nutritional profile.

Once I started really looking at the protein in my “protein” snacks, I realized many of my grab-and-go selections where not really as protein-packed as I had assumed. For example, for a 110-calorie portion of the following foods:

Scant ¼ cup Greek-yogurt-covered raisins had only 1 gram of protein,
1 tablespoon peanut butter and 2 thin crackers has only 4 grams protein
14 dry-roasted almonds had only 4 grams of protein

But, a Quest Beyond Protein Cereal Bar, for the same 110 calories, contains 12g protein, only 2-3g net carbs, 6-7g fiber and 8g of a new naturally-occurring sweetener called Allulose.

So, you may be wondering how are these bars so sweet and still low carb? Beyond Cereal Bars are sweetened with Allulose, a new sweetener that is found in small quantities in nature in foods like maple syrup, figs and raisins. The taste and bakery texture of these bars had me fooled for traditional sugar – but with 1/10th the calories of traditional sugar it’s a more sensible snack that has a place in my fit-focused diet. Understanding the Nutrition Label on products that use Allulose is a little confusing because the FDA requires the sugar alternative to be listed by gram weight under “sugars” even though it has 90 percent fewer calories that most other sugars.

These protein cereal bars are the perfect snack after a light workout, for a quick breakfast, or when you need a little something sweet to nosh between meals and don’t have the appetite or muscle repair needs for the 20g protein in a full Quest bar. Quest Beyond Cereal Bars come in three scrumptions flavors – Chocolate, Waffle and Cinnamon Roll. EVERYONE loves the flavors!Click here to try Quest Beyond Cereal Bars now at Vitamin Shoppe

Love this protein cereal bar, doesn’t undo gains made at gym. #OnAQuest @QuestNutrition @TheVitaminShoppe bit.ly/On-A-Quest

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I’m also personally hosting a $25 Visa Gift Card giveaway so that you can head over to your local Vitamin Shoppe or GNC to purchase these yummy new protein cereal bars from Quest (or spend however you wish). To enter, follow the simple Rafflecopter instructions.

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114 thoughts on “Post Workout Snacking #OnAQuest + $25 Visa Giveaway”

Steph on March 14, 2017 at said:

I really need to try these…my travel go-to is always bagels!

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Kaylin@EnticingHealthyEating on March 14, 2017 at said:

I really like Rxbars as far as protein bars go. But I’d be willing to give these new bars a try!

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Mag Blossom on March 14, 2017 at said:

I always carry a protein bar with me. It satisfies my ‘sweet tooth’ in the healthiest way possible. Quest bars are my favorite – so many delicious flavors!

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Elena on March 14, 2017 at said:

I’d get the Quest Cereal Protein Bar – CHOCOLATE

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Jenny Sanders on March 14, 2017 at said:

I want to try the Quest cookies and cream bars or a nut butter product. I love anything PB based without all the high calories/fat.

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Patricia on March 15, 2017 at said:

I would like a bottle of natural calm.

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Annette on March 15, 2017 at said:

I’d like the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – WAFFLE.

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Lisa Brown on March 15, 2017 at said:

The Quest Cereal Protein Bar – CHOCOLATE

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shelly peterson on March 15, 2017 at said:

The chocolate Quest Cereal Protein Bar looks good.

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Mary Beth Elderton on March 15, 2017 at said:

These Quewst bars look great. I haven’t tried them. I noticed at Votamin Shoppe the selection of Turmeric/Curcumin products is awesome. That is something I have added to help with joint inflammation.

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Erica on March 15, 2017 at said:

I’ve been wanting to try more of the Now Solutiions product line.

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Amy on March 15, 2017 at said:

I love the mint cookie Quest bar!!! Tastes like mint chocolate chip ice cream.

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Leah H. on March 15, 2017 at said:

I would stock up on some Vega Sport protein powder!

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Susie @ Suzlyfe on March 15, 2017 at said:

I’m too scared of the fiber content of regular quest bars–these are more up my alley 😀

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- frogifer on March 17, 2017 at said:
  
  I admit I am a total Quest bar junkie . . but I hear you . . HOW do they do that will all the fiber in that little bar. And, that’s how they back out the carbs to say such low “net carbs” . . . but still YUM, I love all the cookie flavors.
  
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Stephanie Phelps on March 15, 2017 at said:

I really need the Fit N Full Shake – FRENCH VANILLA .

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Steph on March 15, 2017 at said:

I am always in need of easy ways to eat more protien and these bars would be an awesome addition to my diet. I would also buy some Vega protien powder too.

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Sarah N on March 15, 2017 at said:

I need more good protein bars around for post-workout snacks.

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Janet W. on March 15, 2017 at said:

I’d most like to try the Quest Cereal Protein Bar – CINNAMON ROLL .

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Audrey Stewart on March 15, 2017 at said:

I want to get the HAIR, SKIN AND NAILS supplement.

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mami2jcn on March 15, 2017 at said:

QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL sounds good.

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Lauren on March 15, 2017 at said:

I need the chocolate cereal bars.

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Amy Lauren on March 15, 2017 at said:

I love Quest bars! My favorite is Cookies and Cream but I do like the cinnamon cereal bar. I’d probably use the winnings to buy more quest cereal bars.

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kelly tupick on March 15, 2017 at said:

I would love to try the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL.

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Ellie Wright on March 15, 2017 at said:

I need the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL

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Maria Malaveci on March 15, 2017 at said:

Vitamin D because here in Michigan it’s hard to get it! https://www.vitaminshoppe.com/p/vitamin-d3-2000-iu-100-softgels/vs-2463

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rust on March 15, 2017 at said:

NATURAL CALM RASP-LEMON – RASPBERRY-LEMON (16 OUNCES POWDER)

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Candice on March 15, 2017 at said:

I would love to try the Quest Cereal Protein Bar in Waffle flavor.

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Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table on March 15, 2017 at said:

I love Quest, so I’d definitely want to try these out. I’m curious about Allulose!

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- frogifer on March 17, 2017 at said:
  
  I know . .As a stevia addict, the Allulose got my attention. They say it’s found naturally in small quantities life figs, maple syrup, raisins, etc. need to research this to find out more that what was corporately presented on the quest labs site
  
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Kimberly G on March 15, 2017 at said:

I could always use more Vega protein powder, but I would also love to try these Quest protein cereal bars!

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amy garrett on March 15, 2017 at said:

quest is the one bar i havent tried yet lol its on the list though! i think i have one in my box of random bars…kinda want to go look now lol

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Elle on March 15, 2017 at said:

I need the chocolate flavored Quest bars.

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Natalie on March 15, 2017 at said:

I have brittle bones, so I am most interested in this product : BONE STRENGTH TAKE CARE (120 TABLETS)

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Chrissy on March 15, 2017 at said:

I just recently got my first Cinnamon Roll Quest Cereal protein bar and I am absolutely addicted – give me all of the cinnamon roll bars!

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robyn paris on March 15, 2017 at said:

I need biotin 10000 mg. most.

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Susan Christy on March 15, 2017 at said:

I need the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CHOCOLATE

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Ann Fantom on March 15, 2017 at said:

I need the Vitamin C Time Release 1000 MG tablets

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Cheryl B on March 15, 2017 at said:

I would like to try QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL .

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harolde on March 15, 2017 at said:

QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CHOCOLATE would be great for after my workouts.

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LaTanya on March 15, 2017 at said:

QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL

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Allison Swain on March 16, 2017 at said:

I would like to try the Vega protein powder. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Barbara Montag on March 16, 2017 at said:

I need the Ultimate 10 Probiotic Billion.
thank you

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Iliana R on March 16, 2017 at said:

I need the Waffle Quest Bars the most!

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Cynthia C on March 16, 2017 at said:

I could use the NIACIN 500 MG (100 CAPSULES)

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nickie on March 16, 2017 at said:

I need the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL

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Christina Sparks on March 16, 2017 at said:

I like the Greens Plus
CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NATURAL PROTEIN BAR

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Kelly M. on March 16, 2017 at said:

I would love to have some super collagen powder to help with aches after running

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Valerie Mabrey on March 16, 2017 at said:

I like their b12 dots that dissolve so quickly in your mouth.

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Julia Barnes on March 16, 2017 at said:

I need an iron supplement!

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Peter G on March 16, 2017 at said:

DAILY MENS MULTIVITAMIN (60 TABLETS)

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Donna Clifford on March 16, 2017 at said:

cinnamon cereal protein bar

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Gina M on March 16, 2017 at said:

Ohh I would love to try those. I would also like to try the Vanilla Power Crunch Bars.

Thanks for the chance to win!
wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

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Kelly D on March 16, 2017 at said:

I need the Quest cereal protein bar chololate cinnamon.

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Christina Gould on March 16, 2017 at said:

I most need the Bone Strength by NewChapter. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Debra Jensen on March 16, 2017 at said:

The chocolate cereal bar looks delicious!

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Nancy on March 17, 2017 at said:

I like this product from their line up: VITAMIN D3 1000 IU (200 SOFTGELS).

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Ashley C on March 17, 2017 at said:

I need the Quest Cereal Protein Bar – CHOCOLATE. It sounds yummy!

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Annmarie W. on March 17, 2017 at said:

I definitely could use the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR in the CINNAMON ROLL variety!

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Anna Pry on March 17, 2017 at said:

from vitamin shoppe i would get the OH SO CLEAN 2 IN 1 GENTLE FOAMING HAIR & BODY

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Virginia on March 17, 2017 at said:

I would buy pure protein or hair, skin, anails supplement.

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Claire McKeon on March 18, 2017 at said:

Milk Thistle! It is good for your liver!

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HS on March 18, 2017 at said:

I would love Quest Cereal Protein Bar – CHOCOLATE.

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Jordan D. on March 18, 2017 at said:

Quest is probably my favorite brand of protein products, I really want to try these cereal bars! I also really want to try the Buff Bake nut butters.

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Tina J on March 19, 2017 at said:

the protein waffle bars!!

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julie on March 19, 2017 at said:

the chocolate bars look great

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Wehaf on March 19, 2017 at said:

I need some Bragg’s apple cider vinegar!

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Annamarie V on March 19, 2017 at said:

I have heard good things about Rainbow vitamins, I would like to try the woman’s one multi.

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Angela L on March 19, 2017 at said:

I need the waffle protein bar

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Gina Badalaty on March 20, 2017 at said:

Since I just ran out of Vitamin D, gonna need that and I love Solgar! Getting back to the gym this week, so I’ll also need some chocolate Quest Cereal Protein Bars. 🙂

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Jessica Mcfarlin on March 20, 2017 at said:

Has to be Gold standard whey protein in chocolate. I go through this quite fast.

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Brittney House on March 20, 2017 at said:

I would like to try out the hair skin and nails supplement. My mother swears by it.

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Mahdi Martin on March 21, 2017 at said:

I want some more essential oils for my diffuser. I like NOW brand. I’d like to get more lemon and orange, and try out grapefruit.

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beth shepherd on March 21, 2017 at said:

I like the chocolate Quest Cereal Protein Bar

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Mary Cloud on March 21, 2017 at said:

I wouldn’t mind trying the Lean Body Cookies and Cream Drink

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Rosanne on March 21, 2017 at said:

I most need the Garden of Life Raw Protein for pre and post workout recovery

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sheila ressel on March 22, 2017 at said:

I really need the cinnamon roll Quest bar!

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Brian DePersis on March 22, 2017 at said:

All Quest bars, period…. 🙂

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Sarah L on March 23, 2017 at said:

I’d like the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL since I like that flavor.
Thanks for the contest.

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Tracy Shafer on March 23, 2017 at said:

I would love to try any of the essential oils.

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Susan Smith on March 24, 2017 at said:

I would love to try the VITAMIN CODE 50 & WISER WOMEN

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wen budro on March 25, 2017 at said:

I most need the Hydroxycut Hardcore Elite capsules to get my day going. I like the sustained energy that it gives me.

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hannah on March 26, 2017 at said:

I could use some Vitamin Shoppe
Krill Oil 500 MG (60 Softgels) – it’s good for quality omega 3s

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Surbhi K. on March 26, 2017 at said:

Need daily omega 3 fish oil 1100 mg

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patricia skinner on March 27, 2017 at said:

I need the Vitafusion Vitamin B12 Gummies.

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Jillian Too on March 27, 2017 at said:

I’d love to try the Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Quest Bars.

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Danielle on March 28, 2017 at said:

I really need the HARDCORE ELITE (100 RAPID-RELEASE CAPSULES)

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barbg on March 30, 2017 at said:

The Quest chocolate cereal bar sounds great I’d give that one a try.

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Erica B. on March 30, 2017 at said:

I’d like to try the SAF capsules.

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susan smoaks on March 31, 2017 at said:

the quest waffle bars sounds amazing. i need those in my life.

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Daniel M on March 31, 2017 at said:

Chocolate Quest Cereal Protein Bar

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Danielle Day on March 31, 2017 at said:

QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – WAFFLE

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Lisa V. on March 31, 2017 at said:

GLUCOSAMINE CHONDROITIN – Help with my joints as I am a long distance backpacker.

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Lesley F on April 1, 2017 at said:

I would try the Natural Calm

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keeleys54@hotmail.com on April 1, 2017 at said:

I need the Miracle Fiber (7 Ounces Powder) .

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scosbrooke@outlook.com on April 1, 2017 at said:

I could probably use the fertility support vitamins. I didn’t even know they made them… we’ve been TTC for about 6 years for #3 now, LOL. Although maybe we are lucky this month and we’ll need the prenatal vitamins instead (hopefully).

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Francine Anchondo on April 1, 2017 at said:

I like the chocolate cereal bars.

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Chrisy Beason on April 1, 2017 at said:

I need some energy in my life beng a working mom. So i need some ALIVE! ONCE DAILY WOMENS ULTRA POTENCY (60 TABLETS)

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Breanne Tennan on April 1, 2017 at said:

I’d like to have the ORGANIC PROTEIN – SWEET VANILLA BEAN

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Karen Martin on April 1, 2017 at said:

Right now I need the Biotin 5mg. I need help with my hair and nails. Thanks

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Stephanie Larison on April 2, 2017 at said:

I would love to try out the Now Foods
AVOCADO OIL REFINED (4 OUNCES LIQUID).

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Kristi C on April 2, 2017 at said:

I need the ALPHA LIPOIC ACID, VITAMIN C ESTER AND DMAE CREAM.

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clynsg on April 2, 2017 at said:

Getting away from the bars, I need the calcium with vitamin D.

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Robin on April 2, 2017 at said:

I would like to try the Quest Cereal Protein Bar – CHOCOLATE

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Hesper Fry on April 2, 2017 at said:

I like the Baking and Pancake Mix Gluten and Wheat Free. I need this in my life!

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Nicole C on April 2, 2017 at said:

I need the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CHOCOLATE.

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Susan Chester on April 2, 2017 at said:

I could use the Ultimate Woman 50+ multivitamins. I am feeling my age!

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Peggy Rydzewski on April 2, 2017 at said:

WHEY PROTEIN – CHOCOLATE (5 POUND POWDER)

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Kyl Neusch on April 2, 2017 at said:

get chocolate protein bar

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Michelle H. on April 2, 2017 at said:

I like the New Chapter Vitamins.

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Trisha McKee on April 2, 2017 at said:

I would love to try the QUEST CEREAL PROTEIN BAR – CINNAMON ROLL (15 BARS).

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BRYAN E. on April 2, 2017 at said:

—> Optimum Nutrition
GOLD STANDARD 100% WHEY – CHOCOLATE (5 POUND POWDER)

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Sand on April 2, 2017 at said:

I need melatonin!

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AEKZ2 on April 3, 2017 at said:

I could probably use Bone Strength Take Care (120 Tablets)

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