CLIF bars
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pancakerunner wrote: »
Do with it what you will. Not something I would ever eat considering there are so many alternatives
Personally, if I'm gonna eat something with that many calories, I would prefer it to have more protein (10g/100 calories at least). Unless it's cake...or pie.
Or chocolate.
But that's because I'm usually low on protein since I automatically reach for the carbs.
Cliff Bars have never put themselves out there as a protein bar. They are an energy bar and are the brain child of Gary Erickson, an avid cycling enthusiast who decided to make his own energy bars after a day long 175 mile ride in 1992. He did not enjoy the taste of the energy bars on the market at that time, so he determined to make his own, and thus Cliff Bars were born.
Their primary purpose is to provide quick energy for endurance athletes, hikers, climbers, etc. Once upon a time, they were difficult to find outside of bike shops or places like REI, etc. They're actually a really cool company. Gary Erickson believes in work life integration...ie integrating home life with work life. If they want to take off a bit and hit the gym...go for it. Need to run home and put some laundry on...no problem...take the dog for a walk...no biggie, and this is all on the clock time. His employees also own around 20% of the company.2 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
Do with it what you will. Not something I would ever eat considering there are so many alternatives
Personally, if I'm gonna eat something with that many calories, I would prefer it to have more protein (10g/100 calories at least). Unless it's cake...or pie. Or chocolate.
But that's because I'm usually low on protein since I automatically reach for the carbs.
Cliff Bars have never put themselves out there as a protein bar. They are an energy bar and are the brain child of Gary Erickson, an avid cycling enthusiast who decided to make his own energy bars after a day long 175 mile ride in 1992. He did not enjoy the taste of the energy bars on the market at that time, so he determined to make his own, and thus Cliff Bars were born.
Their primary purpose is to provide quick energy for endurance athletes, hikers, climbers, etc. Once upon a time, they were difficult to find outside of bike shops or places like REI, etc. They're actually a really cool company. Gary Erickson believes in work life integration...ie integrating home life with work life. If they want to take off a bit and hit the gym...go for it. Need to run home and put some laundry on...no problem...take the dog for a walk...no biggie, and this is all on the clock time. His employees also own around 20% of the company.
LOL I know. I was just saying..
Sounds like a good place to work. There was this one guy I used to work with that almost got fired because he reeeeally needed to do laundry during our busy season so...left and did it.
I've tried the peanut butter one since I buy them for my boss and liked it.0 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
Do with it what you will. Not something I would ever eat considering there are so many alternatives
Personally, if I'm gonna eat something with that many calories, I would prefer it to have more protein (10g/100 calories at least). Unless it's cake...or pie. Or chocolate.
But that's because I'm usually low on protein since I automatically reach for the carbs.
Cliff Bars have never put themselves out there as a protein bar. They are an energy bar and are the brain child of Gary Erickson, an avid cycling enthusiast who decided to make his own energy bars after a day long 175 mile ride in 1992. He did not enjoy the taste of the energy bars on the market at that time, so he determined to make his own, and thus Cliff Bars were born.
Their primary purpose is to provide quick energy for endurance athletes, hikers, climbers, etc. Once upon a time, they were difficult to find outside of bike shops or places like REI, etc. They're actually a really cool company. Gary Erickson believes in work life integration...ie integrating home life with work life. If they want to take off a bit and hit the gym...go for it. Need to run home and put some laundry on...no problem...take the dog for a walk...no biggie, and this is all on the clock time. His employees also own around 20% of the company.
LOL I know. I was just saying..
Sounds like a good place to work. There was this one guy I used to work with that almost got fired because he reeeeally needed to do laundry during our busy season so...left and did it.
I've tried the peanut butter one since I buy them for my boss and liked it.
Yeah, they average a mere 5% turnover.1 -
cwolfman13 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
Do with it what you will. Not something I would ever eat considering there are so many alternatives
Personally, if I'm gonna eat something with that many calories, I would prefer it to have more protein (10g/100 calories at least). Unless it's cake...or pie. Or chocolate.
But that's because I'm usually low on protein since I automatically reach for the carbs.
Cliff Bars have never put themselves out there as a protein bar. They are an energy bar and are the brain child of Gary Erickson, an avid cycling enthusiast who decided to make his own energy bars after a day long 175 mile ride in 1992. He did not enjoy the taste of the energy bars on the market at that time, so he determined to make his own, and thus Cliff Bars were born.
Their primary purpose is to provide quick energy for endurance athletes, hikers, climbers, etc. Once upon a time, they were difficult to find outside of bike shops or places like REI, etc. They're actually a really cool company. Gary Erickson believes in work life integration...ie integrating home life with work life. If they want to take off a bit and hit the gym...go for it. Need to run home and put some laundry on...no problem...take the dog for a walk...no biggie, and this is all on the clock time. His employees also own around 20% of the company.
It's not them necessarily... just how they are perceived as this healthy SNACK bar. Majority of people consuming are walking 150 feet... not biking 150 miles.0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
Do with it what you will. Not something I would ever eat considering there are so many alternatives
Personally, if I'm gonna eat something with that many calories, I would prefer it to have more protein (10g/100 calories at least). Unless it's cake...or pie. Or chocolate.
But that's because I'm usually low on protein since I automatically reach for the carbs.
Cliff Bars have never put themselves out there as a protein bar. They are an energy bar and are the brain child of Gary Erickson, an avid cycling enthusiast who decided to make his own energy bars after a day long 175 mile ride in 1992. He did not enjoy the taste of the energy bars on the market at that time, so he determined to make his own, and thus Cliff Bars were born.
Their primary purpose is to provide quick energy for endurance athletes, hikers, climbers, etc. Once upon a time, they were difficult to find outside of bike shops or places like REI, etc. They're actually a really cool company. Gary Erickson believes in work life integration...ie integrating home life with work life. If they want to take off a bit and hit the gym...go for it. Need to run home and put some laundry on...no problem...take the dog for a walk...no biggie, and this is all on the clock time. His employees also own around 20% of the company.
It's not them necessarily... just how they are perceived as this healthy SNACK bar. Majority of people consuming are walking 150 feet... not biking 150 miles.
I mean, that's just *Americans* for you. We see the same thing with Gatorade, Muscle Milk, and actual protein bars. We're prone to over-estimating our need for calories and foods designed to support higher activity levels/athletic recovery.2 -
janejellyroll wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
Do with it what you will. Not something I would ever eat considering there are so many alternatives
Personally, if I'm gonna eat something with that many calories, I would prefer it to have more protein (10g/100 calories at least). Unless it's cake...or pie. Or chocolate.
But that's because I'm usually low on protein since I automatically reach for the carbs.
Cliff Bars have never put themselves out there as a protein bar. They are an energy bar and are the brain child of Gary Erickson, an avid cycling enthusiast who decided to make his own energy bars after a day long 175 mile ride in 1992. He did not enjoy the taste of the energy bars on the market at that time, so he determined to make his own, and thus Cliff Bars were born.
Their primary purpose is to provide quick energy for endurance athletes, hikers, climbers, etc. Once upon a time, they were difficult to find outside of bike shops or places like REI, etc. They're actually a really cool company. Gary Erickson believes in work life integration...ie integrating home life with work life. If they want to take off a bit and hit the gym...go for it. Need to run home and put some laundry on...no problem...take the dog for a walk...no biggie, and this is all on the clock time. His employees also own around 20% of the company.
It's not them necessarily... just how they are perceived as this healthy SNACK bar. Majority of people consuming are walking 150 feet... not biking 150 miles.
I mean, that's just *Americans* for you. We see the same thing with Gatorade, Muscle Milk, and actual protein bars. We're prone to over-estimating our need for calories and foods designed to support higher activity levels/athletic recovery.
absolutely.0 -
pancakerunner wrote: »cwolfman13 wrote: »pancakerunner wrote: »
Do with it what you will. Not something I would ever eat considering there are so many alternatives
Personally, if I'm gonna eat something with that many calories, I would prefer it to have more protein (10g/100 calories at least). Unless it's cake...or pie. Or chocolate.
But that's because I'm usually low on protein since I automatically reach for the carbs.
Cliff Bars have never put themselves out there as a protein bar. They are an energy bar and are the brain child of Gary Erickson, an avid cycling enthusiast who decided to make his own energy bars after a day long 175 mile ride in 1992. He did not enjoy the taste of the energy bars on the market at that time, so he determined to make his own, and thus Cliff Bars were born.
Their primary purpose is to provide quick energy for endurance athletes, hikers, climbers, etc. Once upon a time, they were difficult to find outside of bike shops or places like REI, etc. They're actually a really cool company. Gary Erickson believes in work life integration...ie integrating home life with work life. If they want to take off a bit and hit the gym...go for it. Need to run home and put some laundry on...no problem...take the dog for a walk...no biggie, and this is all on the clock time. His employees also own around 20% of the company.
It's not them necessarily... just how they are perceived as this healthy SNACK bar. Majority of people consuming are walking 150 feet... not biking 150 miles.
Nutritionally speaking, I find them to be pretty good...but yeah, they are high calorie and high carbohydrates and are so for a reason. I don't really blame them for people's perceptions. They don't overtly market as a healthy snack for your average Joe or Jane sitting around the house. Their marketing slogan from their website:CLIF BAR® Energy Bar is the first bar we made, and it’s still everything we’re about. Nutritious, organic ingredients. Performance nutrition. And great taste. Whether you’re on a 150-mile bike ride or exploring a new trail, this energy bar is built to sustain your adventure.
Their website also has buttons for "Athletes" and "Athletes Favorites"
IMO, they pretty clearly market to active individuals, but unfortunately I think a lot of people think, "If it's good for athletes, it must be good for me" without understanding the context of an endurance athlete riding for 150 miles or a hiker out on the trail for 10 hours and what those energy requirements would be.
Yes, they market themselves as "healthy"...but they put an emphasis on athletic performance and sustained energy for that performance as well.3 -
They do make a protein bar as well... It is their builder series.1
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I can see people who are trying to lose weight buying these and assuming they are a “healthy” snack although it may put them over their calories and then wondering why they aren’t losing weight.
I think this true for a lot of nutritious foods.1 -
Mazintrov13 wrote: »I can see people who are trying to lose weight buying these and assuming they are a “healthy” snack although it may put them over their calories and then wondering why they aren’t losing weight.
I think this true for a lot of nutritious foods.
..or the ones that aren't even very nutritious... looking at you granola (aka fried, sugar-coated oats)!2
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