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There are many energy bars on the market but not all are necessarily a healthy snack
Energy bars can be a convenient, healthy snack if you know what to look for
Don’t let the term energy bar fool you. Any food you eat will provide energy, whether it’s a piece of greasy pizza or a salad. So while all energy bars promote themselves as being healthy and nutritious, not all of them are.
With so many choices and so much marketing hype it can sometimes be difficult to tell the good bars apart from the less healthy options. Here’s what to look for when choosing an energy bar:
I’ve become a big fan of the raw food bars that have been introduced in recent years. These bars are made with raw fruits, nuts and seeds (usually organic) and minimal processing; so they’re close to being “natural’ food.
I’ve tried a few of the brands and most of them taste great. One of my favourite raw food bars is the Hammer Nutrition cashew coconut chocolate chip bar. It’s all organic and the ingredients include cashews, dates, coconut, sprouts and flax and it tastes out of this world.
You can find raw food bars at most grocery stores and health food stores.
I’m not advocating making these bars a staple in your diet. But as an occasional, convenient snack they’re a whole lot better than a typical candy bar or bag of chips.