Healthy or Not? Nature Valley Protein Bars
Cdoug99
Posts: 23 Member
So, I'm starting dieting. I'm trying to pick healthy snacks. I mean, compared to McDonalds fries its gotta be a better choice right. I'm not a body builder or super health buff, just trying to shed pounds.
So, is this a good snack or a candy bar in disguize. They try and be so tricky these days with marketing.
Calories 190
from fat 110
Fat 12g
Sat Fat 3.5g
Sodium 170g
FIBER 5g
PROTEIN 10g
SUGAR 6 g.
So, is this a good snack or a candy bar in disguize. They try and be so tricky these days with marketing.
Calories 190
from fat 110
Fat 12g
Sat Fat 3.5g
Sodium 170g
FIBER 5g
PROTEIN 10g
SUGAR 6 g.
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I went to a nutritionist a couple weeks ago and she actually suggested these as a great snack. She said that if I follow the diabetic eating plan (watching carbs) that the weight should 'fall off'. (we shall see!) For my height, weight, etc. I should have max, 45g carbs at meals and 15-30g at snacks, so these fall in the 15g Carbs at snack plus have protein.0
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I've started looking at these too, haven't tried them yet though but I will soon0
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For something claiming to be a protein bar, they're kinda light on actual protein content. For a comparable, take a look at quest bars. Comparable on calories (160-200) depending on the flavor, and 20g protein.0
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I'm sure they aren't the most healthy thing you can eat.... they are still processed. However, I don't think they are the worst either. Personally, I love them and think it's great they have 10g of protein.0
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You also need to look at the ingredients when taking in account as something being "healthy".0
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Almost certainly better than french fries, but whether or not something is healthy should be considered in the context of your overall diet.0
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Not the best, but not the worst, and certainly more budget friendly than many. I buy these all the time for my kids, as the dr suggested it (of note--my kids aren't trying to lose weight--between all their activities, the dr suggested this to help them keep the weight on that they've got so they can grow). I eat them as well, and like them because they do kinda have a candy bar flavor to them. Some days, it's what I need.0
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Try Zone Perfect bars. Much better nutritional stats.0
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a lot of fat for a snack bar. Make your own.0
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Well, they taste incredibly good, that's what made me doubt. I tried a Cliff bar once...and eww yuck. I'd rather not eat.0
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Do quest bars or zone bars taste anything like cliff bars? The ingredients in this bar are:peanuts, soy protein isolate, chicory root extract, sugar, vegetable oil, whey protein concentrate, high maltose corn sryup, cocoa, fructose, peanut butter,...............0
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Check out fooducate.com, it has great insight into whats good and bad, and can even suggest better alternatives! I have the app on my phone as well, and I go nuts with it when food shopping! You can just scan the barcode and it gives you the info right there.0
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Healthy is a bit of a relative term. Based on what you've presented it seems like a perfectly fine snack as far as *I'm* concerned. It's got 190 calories, which is an ok amount for a snack, imo. For that 190 calories you're getting 10g,of protein which isn't shabby given the amount of fat, both of which should help one feel sated.
The "quality" of ingredients, at least for something like this, is something I'd rather not tackle as it usually just ends up being a can of worms for people who like over think questions like this.0 -
Thanks for the Fooducate.com I just put it on my phone!0
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I LOVE the quest protein bars!!!!!! A tranier at my gym who does body compititons recommened them. They have great flavors (apple pie, brownie, coconut cashew, pbj, etc) and some of them are even better when you heat them up in the microwave!0
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Do quest bars or zone bars taste anything like cliff bars? The ingredients in this bar are:peanuts, soy protein isolate, chicory root extract, sugar, vegetable oil, whey protein concentrate, high maltose corn sryup, cocoa, fructose, peanut butter,...............
I don't think I've ever had a cliff bar, but I'm a big fan of quest bars. They're probably the least processed bar out there.0 -
I was told if sugar is within the first three ingredients, no good...0
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Do quest bars or zone bars taste anything like cliff bars? The ingredients in this bar are:peanuts, soy protein isolate, chicory root extract, sugar, vegetable oil, whey protein concentrate, high maltose corn sryup, cocoa, fructose, peanut butter,...............
With sugar, high maltose corn syrup AND fructose, I would say a candy bar is actually probably healthier, lol.0 -
You also need to look at the ingredients when taking in account as something being "healthy".
:drinker: I was just about to say that exact thing!0 -
I love the apple crisp one. Mmmm. I find they satisy my sweet craving and are better than eating a chocolate bar!0
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