January 16 - Power Bars; Good for You?

A very common nutrition question I get asked is whether or not protein bars or power bars are a good choice for a healthy lifestyle. The answer is it all depends on the bar.

Of course you want to choose a bar that is made of natural ingredients. Read the ingredients and if you see ingredients you wouldn't be able to find in your kitchen, put the bar down.

Another consideration is calories and fat content. Some of these bars have enough calories for a full meal. Protein bars are good meal replacements or a good snack before a workout or after a hike.

My recommendations are the following:

• Cliff bars (Black Cherry is my Fav!! And they have great kid bars)
  
• Larabars (gluten free, raw food bars - and Delicious; I recommend the ApplePie)
• Luna Bars (Natural ingredients and good assortment of flavors)
• Raw Revolution (Organic Live Food Bar - Excellent flavors)

So try one of these when you're looking for a quick snack.