Energy bar selection
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
"Energy bars and other bars should have a limited place in your overall diet," since they cost more than whole foods and could "cause health problems" due to chronic overconsumption of vitamins and minerals, according to article in the June Consumer Reports. Article evaluates 24 top-selling bars for nutritional content and taste including offerings from Balance Bar, Clif Bar, PowerBar, Carb Solutions and Met-Rx brands. Consumer Reports recommends choosing bars low in saturated fat and sugars and that contain whole grains and dried fruits...