Clif Builders Protein Bars, Gluten Free & Vegan Friendly, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 12 x 68g

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The American Heart Association (AHA) recommends limiting the amount of added sugars to 36 g per day for males and 25 g per day for females. CLIF BARs contain, on average, 20 g of added sugars, which is not far off the daily limit for females. https://corc.usc.edu/pdf/High%20fructose%20corn%20syrup%20and%20diabetes%20prevalence%20-%20A%20global%20perspective%5B1%5D.pdf That's why we asked a handful of nutrition experts for help in determining what criteria make the best protein bars. What makes a protein bar "healthy"? My absolute favorite is the mint chocolate flavor, which tastes like a really fudgy Thin Mint cookie. However, the Butter & Salt flavor is also very good and reminds me of a buttery pastry.”

While these bars are low in net carbs, they’re very high in sodium, providing 600–750 milligrams (mg) of sodium per bar, depending on the flavor. Most other bars on this list contain only 100–200 mg of sodium. Peanut Butter Banana: Brown Rice Syrup, Soy Protein Isolate, Peanuts (8.37%), Rolled Oats (7.56%), Can Syrup, Rice Flour, Peanut Flour, Peanut Butter (5.76%), Oat Fibre, Cane Sugars, Unsweetened Chocolate (2.60%), Roasted Soybeans, Banana Powder (1.52%), Soy Flour, Dried Bananas (0.62%), Sea Salt, Cocoa Butter (0.39%), Natural Flavourings, Barley Malt Extract, Emulsifier: Soy Lecithin, Antioxidant: Tocopherol Rich Extract, Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Slats of Orthophosphoric Acid, Magnesium Oxide, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vit.C), DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Beta Carotene (Vit. A), Nicotinamide (Niacin), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Ergocalciferol (Vit. D), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12). Chocolate Chip: Brown Rice Syrup, Rolled Oats (19.7%), Soy Protein Isolate, Cane Syrup, Roasted Soy beans, Rice Flour, Cane Sugar, Unsweetened Chocolate (3.1%), Oat Fibre, Soy Flour, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Cocoa Butter (0.5%), Barley Malt Extract, Flavourings, Sea Salt, Emulsifier: Soy Lecithin, Cinnamon. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Salts or Orthophosphoric Acid, Magnesium Oxide, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Beta Carotene (Vit. A), Nicotinamide (Vit. B3), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Ergocalciferol (Vit. D2), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12). On top of their slightly spennier price point, there are so many different varieties of protein bar out there. It can be hard to know which one to choose – especially if you have dietary requirements (such as being vegan), have allergies or suffer from IBS.Therefore, a person eating a CLIF BAR should try to avoid consuming too many other foods and drinks containing added sugar during the same day. Instead, choose bars made mostly from whole foods such as oils, spices, natural sweeteners, nuts, and seeds. Because the keto diet is high in fat, you should also look for healthy fats such as nuts and nut butter, MCT oil, avocado oil, and flax, chia, or hemp seeds. Additional factors

White Chocolate Macadamia: Brown Rice Syrup, Rolled Oats (14.3%), Soy Protein Isolate, Cane Syrup, Roasted Soy beans, Rice Flour, Macadamia Nuts (5.2%), Cane Sugar, Oat Fibre, Soy Flour, Cocoa Butter (2.2%), High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Flavourings, Sea Salt, Barley Malt Extract, Emulsifier: Soy Lecithin, Antioxidant: Tocopherol Rich Extracts. Vitamins and Minerals: Calcium Salts of Orthophosphoric Acid, Magnesium Oxide, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Beta Carotene (Vit. A), Nicotinamide (Vit. B3), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Ergocalciferol (Vit. D2), Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12). Research suggests that diets high in ultra-processed foods are linked to an increased risk of chronic health conditions such as cancer, heart disease, and obesity ( 26, 27, 28). The Chocolate Sea Salt bar is made using a brown rice and pea protein blend, soluble corn fiber, chocolate coating, glycerine, almonds, palm oil, natural flavors, cocoa powder, salt, water, and a sweetener blend of monk fruit, stevia extract, and erythritol.Still, if you look carefully, you can find protein bars that are both keto-friendly and nutritious. Alternatively, you can make them on your own. Use high-quality protein sources like whey protein isolate, pea protein, brown rice protein, and eggs. Eating too much added sugar puts people at risk of various health conditions, including obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. Available flavors: Almond Mocha Crunch, Coconut Rage, Ginger Coconut, Macarooned, Chocolate Mint, Salty Caramel, Pure Joy, Banana Nut, Double Fudge Brownie, Chunky Choco Pecan, Dark & Salty, and Cinnabähn. For example, the Lemon Matcha flavor contains the following ingredients: almonds, chicory root fiber, cocoa butter, pea protein, sunflower seeds, coconut, chia seeds, natural flavors, lemon oil, sunflower lecithin, matcha green tea, citric acid, sea salt, stevia extract, and mixed tocopherols.

The ketogenic, or keto, diet is a very low carb, high fat diet that’s associated with several health benefits, including weight loss ( 1). The authors of a small 2021 study created high protein bars using whey and soy protein isolate to act as a meal replacement for eight caucasian athletes. They found that consuming a high protein bar after a workout reduced oxidative stress and helped the athletes recover from exercise-induced muscle damage. MariGold bars are also free of sugar alcohols, which are natural or manufactured carbs that taste sweet yet contain half as many calories as sugar. Some people may wish to avoid sugar alcohols because they may cause digestive distress ( 5).Tang, S., et al. (2020). Effects of soy foods in postmenopausal women: A focus on osteosarcopenia and obesity. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that for adults ages 19 and over, 20–35% of daily calories should come from fat. The guidelines also recommend less than 10% of these calories should come from saturated fats. There are several versions of the keto diet, though the most popular one encourages getting at least 70% of your daily calories from fat, 20% from protein, and no more than 10% from carbs ( 1, 25).

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