What should I look for in a snack/energy/meal bar? A relatively short and understandable ingredient list. It can be as short as: Almonds, dates, bananas. Some products list over 40 ingredients, many of them lab created. Stay away from such products. Sugars from fruit. Many bars add 3 or more teaspoons worth of sugars in the form of evaporated cane juice, high fructose corn syrup, rice syrup, and honey. A little bit of added sugar is not the end of the world, but you need to be watchful. Nuts and seeds. They are a great source of protein and healthy fats. Whole grains. Bars made with oats, for example. What about protein? Americans get more than enough protein in their diet, so buying a bar that has been pumped up with soy and whey protein isolates makes no sense. Is a bar with 200 calories too much? Many dieters are enamored with the concept of 100 calorie snacks. Bar manufacturers have catered to this notion in several ways: shrinking the bar size using artificial sweeteners limiting the use of healthy nuts and seeds because of their fat content While a bar with 200 calories may seem excessive for a snack, what you should consider is the ingredient list. If the bar contains a mix of nuts and fruit, chances are it will keep you satiated for a longer period of time and help you avoid noshing again after 45 minutes.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 03:25:30 +0000
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