Dogmama -

You are right, the fat does slow down sugar absorption. I'm so used to slowing down how fast sugar gets into my bloodstream it would never occur to me to take it "straight".
I'm gonna try the juice plus protein powder and see what happens. Hope it doesn't set off any sugar/starchy carb cravings.

As a nutritionist I can highly recommend Larabars. High quality ingredients, great taste, very satisfying and no junk in it. The only problem is that the ingredients are not organic. I've found that these do not promote, in my experience, sweet/starchy carb cravings.

Carol