Here’s a good article highlighting the pros and cons of using energy bars as a meal replacement or when you’re hungry and you’d rather eat something healthy instead of hitting the drive thru.
They are good for you but to a certain extent:
“The powerhouse of energy, protein and meal replacement bars on the
market these days may serve you well, but only when used correctly and,
in some experts’ opinions, sparingly.”
The experts also advise that you should only rely on enery bars when you know you’ll be using the energy they provide you:
“But unless your body is quickly burning fuel, the extra boost provided by the energy bars just adds pounds.”
Here’s one of the biggest benefits of why these are popular for meal replacement:
“You take a person who’s overweight and you replace one meal with a bar,” Applegate says, “and they’ll lose weight. There’s nothing magical about the bar. You’re just cutting the calories. The beneficial part is they know that’s all they can eat.”
And one last bit of advice:
“The key to using any of these products, Applegate and Wilson say, is to know what you’re eating and to use them appropriately.”
Get more info about a popular meal replacement program here: Medifast diet program
-Adam
Do energy bars really deliver what they promise? (Macon Telegraph)
Ah, the choices presented the modern-day health watcher.
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