(WFN) Today’s nutrition bars are fast and compact food products designed for active individuals on the go. They range from meal replacement bars to the high energy protein bars preferred by athletes that are low in carbs. Many have all natural ingredients but most are loaded with things like sugar, high fructose corn syrup and saturated fats. Many bars use sugar alcohols, which can cause gas and bloating. Many are basically variants on the chocolate bar. There is nothing inherently wrong with chocolate; in fact pure chocolate is a highly anti-oxidant rich food. But almost all commercial chocolates are “Dutched” with milk, sugar and fat making them anything but beneficial to good nutrition.
Nowadays, you can find bars with all types of claims and benefits. Many of the new products on the market are high fiber or high protein. Surprisingly, many bars are high in calories, which seem to go against the idea of why we eat them in the first place.
Still, a nutrition bar is easy to keep in a pocket or pocketbook, in a kids book bag or an attaché case making it the perfect substitute meal or afternoon pick me up for many on the go Americans. So, how can you be sure to find the right nutrition bar to help meet your specific nutrition needs? This is where some label reading and a little nutritional education can really help. There are a number of fruit based nutritional and energy bars out there that are high in fiber, vitamin rich and actually taste like real food.
Remember, today’s nutrition bars are:
- Designed to meet just about any nutrition program
- A convenient way to stick to your nutrition program when on the go
- An inexpensive and easy way to eat on the run
- A great substitute for junk food like candy, French fries or ice cream
- An easy healthful alternative for kids at school and play
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