Choose Healthy Millet Bars

During those moments when you cannot afford to sit down for a proper meal, an energy bar is what you need for that extra boost. However, it should be noted that today, there are many energy bars in the market and most of these contain a lot of sugar, which is not good for your health. One of the ingredients in energy bars that are not good for your health is high fructose corn syrup. In case you know that at some point in your life you will need to rely on energy bars, there are a few things that you need to have in mind, for you to get a health bar.

The first thing that you should note is that it is all in the bar. In other words, just because the bar is described as healthy, it does not mean that it is healthy. You should keep away from bars that contain high levels of fructose. You should, therefore, read the label and in case the bar has high sugar levels, you should move on to the next one. In addition, when reading the label, you should also look out for ingredients that are associated more with the lab as opposed to the kitchen.

You should remember that calories are not just numbers. It is, therefore, vital that you understand the number of calories you are supposed to take in daily. When shopping for energy bars, you should check for the number of calories on the bar. You should get a bar that has less than 200 calories. However, if the bar is to be a replacement for meals, you can look for one that has twice as many calories.

When looking at the bar, you should also look at the portion size. This is because; not all bars are meant to be a single serving. Some might be intended to be two servings, thus, doubling the number of calories.

The energy bar that you settle for should have healthy ingredients. It is often advisable that the energy bar you choose should have some whole grains, which are a good source of carbohydrates. You should choose a bar that has about three grams of fiber per serving. In addition, you can also choose a bar that contains some proteins, which are essential for your metabolism.

Healthy energy bars are not supposed to contain any trans fats or saturated fats. This is because; this fat is one of the leading causes of high cholesterol levels in the blood. In the case the fat cannot be avoided, it should be as little as possible in the bar.

All in all, it should be noted that energy bars come in a variety of forms and you should be careful while choosing them.

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