Hey friends!
So I’ve been having lots of conversations about sugar lately, and the topic of protein/meal replacement bars has come up more than once, so…
I figured it might be helpful to go through and discuss a couple of different protein bar options that I like and use myself, as well as one that masquerades as a healthy choice but really isn’t ideal!
I know that everyone will have their own nutrition approach, goals, and macro targets, and I would agree that there’s room for pretty much anything IN MODERATION within any diet plan, but in an attempt to keep things simple and straightforward I will be sharing with you a couple of my own favorites and why I like them :)
I’ll be talking about a Quest bar, ONE bar, Power Crunch and Clif Builder’s bar (for contrast, and I’ll explain why in the video)….
Aside from the taste, I feel pretty solid about the macro breakdown of all of these bars except the Builder’s. A reasonable amount of calories, plenty of protein, moderate fat, some carbs but a good amount of them coming from fiber, and low in sugar…
The Power Crunch bar is a little different, being a little higher in fat, a little lower in protein, and lower in carbs, so it is easier to fit into diets that emphasize a lower carbohydrate intake. Plus, they’re definitely my favorite in terms of flavor and texture!
I hope to point you in the right direction by showing you what I look for when I read a nutrition label, and to hopefully open your mind to some of the less obvious characteristics of some foods that want you to think they’re super healthy, even if they’re really not quite as great as they could be.
Of course I would always advocate the consumption of minimally processed whole foods in the place of any packaged bar or snack, but in a pinch (or for a treat) these do a pretty good job!
I hope you’ll watch my video but in case you don’t, my main points here are to read your labels, take in the big picture, evaluate your foods BEFORE you eat them, and be mindful of how much sugar is hiding in your everyday meals and snacks!
Let me know what you guys think! As always, I’d love to hear your feedback :)
I hope you guys are all having a wonderful day!
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