Your Health's Journal

With so many nutrition bars claiming wholesomeness, how do you know which ones are and which ones are basically junk food in a pretty wrapper? With so many choices, how do you know which to buy? 

Continue reading to learn more about which protein bars you should buy and the ones to avoid. 

-What to Look for in Protein Bars

Most protein bars have about 150 to 250 calories and are made with only natural ingredients. Quality protein bars usually have seven or more grams of protein and three or more fiber. Lastly, healthy protein bars tend to have less than 13 grams of sugar. But what protein bars fit the criteria? 

-The Best

1-Health Warrior: Lemon Goldenberry

This is one of the protein bars you want to buy. The Lemon Goldenberry bar is rich in whole ingredients such as peas, chia seeds, quinoa, and oats. The chia seeds are infused with fiber, proteins, and omega-3 acids. The dry chia seeds turn into a gel-like substance, which will help you feel full. Not to mention, this bar is a fantastic way to get your intake of calcium. 

2-Chocolate Sea Salt RXBAR

Your search for a fresh list of ingredients ends here. The RXBAR comes with six natural ingredients that are everyday foods; almonds, cashews, dates, egg whites, sea salt, and cacao. The egg whites within this wholesome snack are an amazing source of protein and since it’s just the whites, it has fewer calories and still provides all of the necessary protein. It’s also a great source of potassium, which helps lower your blood pressure while simultaneously countering sodium. 

3-Juno Bars

Juno Bars are among the most coveted of the protein bar family. These bars contain healthy ingredients such as apples, almond butter, dates, chia, quinoa, and rice protein. Juno bars are also an amazing source of iron, which greatly benefits women who are still in their childbearing years. However, for people who have irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, you may want to avoid this bar. 

-The Bad

1-Balance Bars

Unfortunately, Balance Bars is one brand you should avoid. Just because they have a flashy wrapper doesn’t mean it’s healthy. The ingredients used in Balance Bars are far from wholesome. In fact, the ingredient list resembles a science experiment. Sitting at the top of the list are glucose syrup, sugar, palm oil, and fructose. Balance bars also contain caramel color, which is not natural. 

-The Ugly

1-Green Super Food Energy Bars

Don’t let the words “energy”, “green” and “superfoods” get the better of you. This protein bar is one of the unhealthiest bars on the shelves. The Green Super Food Energy Bar has 25 grams of sugar. Even though it is comprised of various teas, roots, and powders, you can get the same nutrition from eating fruits and vegetables with the sugar rush. 

Protein and nutrition bars are meant to be a quick, wholesome snack rich in vitamins and minerals, not a sugar-infused candy bar in disguise. So, before you dig in, look at the list of ingredients. If you can’t pronounce it, you probably shouldn’t be eating it.

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