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thinkOrganic Bars

FitSugar — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 08:45:00 -0700

I was in the airport recently and I stopped at one of those little stores to get some snacks for the trip. Among all the candy bars and gum, I saw thinkOrganic bars. When I looked at the ingredients, and saw dates and nuts, I had to give them a try.

As I was eating the Cashew Pecan bar, it reminded me a lot of LARABARS. While they taste pretty similar, the difference is that these thinkOrganic bars contain a few extra ingredients — pectin, and ascorbic acid — which I wasn't that psyched about.

I did like that the cashew and pecan pieces are a little bit bigger, but it made the date taste a little bit more prevalent. Eating these thinkOganic bars were just like taking a handful of nuts and a date and popping them in your mouth. The LARABARS, on the other hand, have a more unique flavor.

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Good Tips for Choosing a Great Breakfast Bar

FitSugar — Fri, 31 Aug 2007 03:30:00 -0700

Breakfast bars are a great idea, in theory. However, some mainstream breakfast bars are high in sugar, low in protein and very low in taste. So before you buy a box of new breakfast bars, be sure to check out these requirements for picking a good bar:

It should not have more than 15 grams of sugar.
It should have 5 grams or more of fiber.
It should have at least 5 grams of protein.
It should contain 25% of the DV for calcium.

A good pick: Luna's Whole Grain Sunrise Bars have 8 g of protein and 5 g of fiber, plus 35% of the daily value for calcium. (180 cal, 4.5 g fat, 2 g sat fat). You can buy a box of 15 for $19.99 online at LunaBar.com.

TLC Chewy Granola Bars From Kashi

FitSugar — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 02:00:00 -0800

Yogurt is one of my favorite afternoon snacks. The protein is just what I need to give me enough energy to get through a late afternoon workout session before heading home for dinner.

If I just eat yogurt, I get hungry while at the gym, and won't work out as long. If I eat a granola bar with my yogurt, I feel pumped and energized. I can do my cardio, my abs, my weight lifting, and work my love handles, all with a smile.

My new favorite granola bars are made by Kashi, so you know they're healthy. They're called TLC Chewy Granola Bars. They contain Kashi's unique blend of 7 whole grains and sesame, plus whole roasted nuts, sun-dried fruit, and a touch of wildflower honey.

There are no hydrogenated oils, high fructose corn syrup, or artificial anything. What you will find are granola bars that are minimally processed and made with pure and natural ingredients that you can see and taste.

They come in 4 flavors: Trail Mix, Peanut Peanut Butter, Honey Almond Flax, and their newest one, Cherry Dark Chocolate.