When faced with shelves and shelves of energy bars in the grocery aisles, it is difficult to decide which the best fit for your needs is. Some are jam packed with protein and others are made with whole grains. Let New Seasons Market Nutritionist, Garrett Berdan, sort out the options for you.

Women and Moms on the go:

Women on average require fewer calories to get them through the day.

• Look for bars with
  • less than 200 calories
  • 10 grams or less of sugar.

Good Choices:

Go for higher protein for a recovery snack that will help repair overworked muscles.

• Look for bars with
  • 10 grams of protein or more

Good Choices:

Bars that are high in carbohydrates fuel muscles during intense training such as for marathons, triathlons, cycling races and soccer.

• Look for bars with
  • 30 grams or more of total carbohydrate
  • 15 grams or less of protein

Good Choices:

It is best to eat a balanced breakfast including protein, healthy fat and fiber-rich carbohydrates. However for a quick breakfast on the run consider these tips.

• Look for bars with
  • 220 calories
  • Less than 15 grams of sugar
  • 10 or more grams of protein

Good Choices:

When choosing energy bars to have as a quick snack, keep this in mind.

• Look for bars with
  • Less than 200 calories
  • Less than 15 grams of sugar (the lower the better)

Good Choices:

A Hershey bar with almonds is 230 calories and a Snickers bar is a whopping 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar. There are a number of chocolate flavored bars that are sweet enough to satisfy and easier on the waistline.

Good Choices:

Don’t let the huge selection of energy bars overwhelm you. When choosing a bar, consider its purpose and use these tips. There are energy bars appropriate for all people and all activities.

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