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(More customer reviews)Some people say these are a high fat , high calorie , high glycemic , glorified candybar. I say otherwise. Concerning fat, not all fats are equal , some being healthy . Since this bar is raw all of the fat,protein and sugar have not been denatured which means you get the full health benefit. As far as being high calorie , considering how nutrient dense these babies are I don't consider 200 calories high in calories at all. For me 200 calories is a perfect number allowing it to be used an nutrient dense snack or a quick meal on the go.
Concerning these supposedly being high glycemic , sure , if you were to eat the dates in these by themselves it would be , but the nuts in them bring the glycemic load of the entire bar way down , which is another benefit of the healthy fats in these bars , it allows for the sugars to be released slower and for it to digest slower making you feel full and satisfied longer.
As far as these not being any better than a candybar I say noway! No preservatives, no high fructose corn syrup , etc, in these babies , just a healthy combo of fruit and nuts. How many nutrients does a candybar have ? Now look at the nutrient in these , loaded with minerals . Also, unlike many other foods these aren't naturally low in nutrients and then "fortified" with man made vitamins and minerals to make them then appear healthy. All the nutrients in these are naturally occuring which gives you the benefits in a synergistic way where other healthy compounds such as flavonoids and phenols work together with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals.
People need to let go of the old dogma which makes them think all fat is bad but if it's sugar free then it MUST be good. If that were true then cotton candy , pepsi and skittles would all be great for ya !Fruit and nuts makes for a good healthy breakfast or snack. I'll eat my greens/green smoothies in the other meals of the day. A person shouldn't eat only fruit and nuts during the day but they shouldn't only eat greens either . These bars help make it easy to strike a balance in your diet on the go. Larabars, Pure bars , SmartMonkey bars and ThinkOrganic bars are all healthy brands of raw bars that amazon sells and all worth a try . Experiment and see what flavors you like best , or make your own !
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Larabar Fruit & Nut Food Bar, 1.8-Ounce Bars (Pack of 16)I created LaraBar because a healthy body, mind and spirit are drived from what you eat.I believe that food is healthiest and most satisfying in its simplest, most natural state.Made from 100% real food, LaraBar is energy in its purest form.A magical harmony of fruits, nuts and spices, LaraBar harvests the best natural ingredients to lift your vitality and sustain energy with every bite.-No added sugar-Unprocessed-Raw-Non-GMO-Gluten Free-Dairy Free-Soy Free-Vegan-Kosher-Good Source of Fiber-Sodium and Cholesterol Free-Provides 1 gram of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and 4 grams of Omega-6 Fatty Acids-Gluten, Dairy & Soy Free, 1 serving of fruit according to the USDA food guide pyramid* Picture may be of different size or flavor
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