Flapjacks good or bad?

[Rhys00]

So my college sells flapjacks which are very nice. and i have not touched them since i started my diet. I have been wondering if a flapjack is a good idea to have for a snack when i am working loads using alot of physical enegy in my course

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone]

There are no "good" or "bad" foods in themselves. It comes down to what you eat overall, throughout the day and week. It wouldn't be a great idea to have one every day because of the sugar content. One the days when you do have one, I suggest you avoid any other biscuits or cakes or any other sugary things.

[Rhys00 in reply to BridgeGirl]

ok. thx for the info

[Green26]

If it were me, I would just say no, if youre serious about losing weight. Have an emergency snack pot in your bag so you dont feel deprived.For me, something like a flapjack awakens the sugar monster inside which says "MORE !" Having said that, I really want a flapjack now! No opportunity for one thankfully!

[TheAwfulToad Visitor]

I have to agree with @Green26 there. Although flapjacks are theoretically fine as an occasional treat (I generally eat low-carb) I find that they're one of the few things I can't say "enough" to. Last time they were in range, I ate about six slices

Having said that, one of the big advantages of low-carb eating is that, in general, you feel no real desire to start on the sweet stuff, and that little binge was a complete one-off ...