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We spoke to nutrition experts about how to find bars with a better-than-average health profile.are an incredibly quick and convenient way to feed yourself in a hurry. But while their labels often tout an intense amount of protein, they often can contain more added sugar than sweet treats like doughnuts or muffins.
She also noted that getting yourself fed might need to sometimes take precedence over a more ideal option. “Obviously there are exceptions, and it’s OK to have a bar that doesn’t perfectly fit this criteria,” she said. “However, if it’s something you are choosing often, I would be more picky.” Next, she said, consider how the bar is getting sweetened. “I recommend skipping artificial sweeteners like sucralose or aspartame or bars with large amounts of sugar alcohols like xylitol or erythritol,” she said. “These sweeteners are not great for our overall health, can cause some stomach distress and even lead to increased craving for sugar later in the day.”Koenig said to avoid palm kernel oil, which is 85% saturated fat.
“There is no one size fits all when it comes to snacking,” Meshulam said. “I have some clients who feel great eating three complete meals with nothing in between. Others, including me, tend to do well incorporating some snacks, especially in the afternoon, when the gap between lunch and dinner can be long. For most individuals, we tend to do well having food every three to four-ish hours.
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