Everything You Wanted to Know About Nutrition Bars

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 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 along with 
three or more grams of fiber. Lastly, healthy protein bars tend to have less than 13 
grams of sugar. But what protein bars fit the criteria?  
 

The Best
 
 

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.  
 

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.  
 

Juno Bars
 
Juno Bars are among the most coveted of the protein bar family. These bars are made 
of 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 irritable bowel 
syndrome, or IBS, you may want to avoid this bar.  
 

The Bad
 
 

Balance Bars
 
Unfortunately, Balance Bars is one brand you should avoid. Just because they have a 
flashy wrapper doesn’t mean that 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, fructose. Balance bars also 
contain caramel color, which is not natural.  
 

The Ugly
 
 

Green SuperFood 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 SuperFood 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.
