"If you're on the hunt for snack bars that actually taste as good as they sound, look no further... these bars totally hit the spot. I highly recommend trying all three!
Christine, CA
Find a bar as good as ours.
You can't.
We're Real (for real)
Even among snack bars marketed as "real", there are many artificial ingredients to be found. You may be able to pronounce those "real" ingredients: vegetable glycerin and brown rice syrup (Aloha Bars), and tapioca syrup and coconut syrup (Picky Bars), just to name a few; but they're not found in your pantry because they are highly processed.
In addition to leading in overall nutrition on paper, our Everything Bar utilizes only high-quality ingredients. By avoiding isolated proteins, derived fibers, sugar alcohols, and non-sugar sweeteners, our bars provide bioavailable, natural nutrition.
Protein
Not all proteins are created equal. The almonds, flaxseeds, hemp seeds, and chia seeds found in our bars are better for muscle growth (more bioavailable) than protein isolates and powders. Unlike highly processed proteins, these nuts and seeds also supply healthy fats and minerals while avoiding added sugars.
Fiber
Derived fibers, similarly to derived proteins, are highly processed and thus lack naturally occurring vitamins, minerals, etc that can hinder the body's ability to utilize it efficiently. Bars with derived fiber also often rely on solely soluble or insoluble fiber, which can cause digestive issues. Chicory root fiber, a common derived fiber, is particularly irritable for the gut.
Sugar alcohols & non-sugar sweeteners (stevia, monkfruit, etc)
While sugar alcohols don't appear on the nutrition label as added sugar, they have been linked to digestive issues and possibly even increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Meanwhile, non-sugar sweeteners (NSS) can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and mortality in adults.
Sources:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/6-healthiest-seeds#TOC_TITLE_HDR_8, https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/news/hsph-in-the-news/fiber-variety-sources, health/#:~:text=Willett%20said%20that%20while%20synthetic,they%20lack%20vitamins%20and%20minerals., https://nutritionsource.hsph.harvard.edu/carbohydrates/fiber/, https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/how-healthy-is-sugar-alcohol-202312183002, https://www.who.int/news/item/15-05-2023-who-advises-not-to-use-non-sugar-sweeteners-for-weight-control-in-newly-released-guideline#:~:text=15%20May%202023,%2C%20to%20improve%20their%20health.%22
Inclusivity
The best tasty is a tasty that can be enjoyed by everyone. In addition to being organic, our bars are also all vegan and gluten free. All our bars are peanut-free as well.
Ethicality & Sustainability
Our bars are not only good for your body, but also the planet and the wellbeing of the people living on it. The cellophane packaging used for our snack bars is biodegradable, and we abstain from ingredients that bring up ethicality concerns. For example, we don't use palm oil, an oil that has been linked to human rights abuse and causes significant environmental damage by wreaking havoc on biodiversity and amplifying global warming.
