Dear Reader,
Many of the so-called “health” bars out there are bad for you. If you want real power when you need it, you can do a lot better . . .
Manufacturers give these bars misleading names like “energy bars,” “power bars,” “protein bars,” or “cereal bars.” But they may as well call them junk bars.
Their makers pack them with salt, fat, and sugar, then “fortify” them with synthetic vitamins and minerals your body can’t absorb. This allows advertisers to call them “healthy, but really they wind up robbing you of energy and strength. They’re just candy bars in disguise.
I’m not exaggerating. Researchers recently compared a popular brand of candy bar and a power bar. They found that although the power bar technically contained more “nutrients,” there wasn’t much of a difference between them. Both were chock full of empty calories.
And don’t be fooled by that good feeling you get after you eat one. They spike your blood sugar levels, giving you a temporary “high” . . . but that’s not what your body needs. In fact it’s dangerous. Blood sugar spikes mean more insulin. That can lead to insulin resistance, a precursor for diabetes.
And the protein in most of these bars comes from inferior sources like gelatin and collagen.
Apparently, the word hasn’t gotten out to the public on this. Americans spend $1.4 billion a year on “healthy” protein bars. What’s worse, a lot of people eat them in place of meals. You’re seriously short-changing your health if you do this.
If you are looking for a high quality energy boosting snack, go for good sources of protein such as organic, cage-free eggs, wild fish, and grass-fed beef.
We rate proteins by how complete they are. Complete means they contain all of the essential amino acids in the correct ratios. As you can see from the following chart animal proteins have the best ratings.
Food Protein Rating2
Eggs 100
Fish 70
Beef 69
Milk 60
Nuts 48
Soybeans 47
Whole wheat 44
Beans 34
Potatoes 34
- Organic, cage-free eggs are not only a good source of protein, but they contain 13 essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins E, A, B12, and iron. Eggs also are rich in the nutrient lutein, which protects against thickening of the arteries.
- Wild-caught Salmon is a good source of natural protein and omega-3.
- Grass-fed Beef also a great source of protein with vitamins B6 and B12, as well as conjugated linoeic acid (CLA), a key plant-based omega-3.
- If you are looking for a source of this protein that is both high quality and great for on-the-go, both wild-caught salmon and grass-fed beef can be found in jerky. They are perfect to throw in your backpack to take along on a hike. I buy mine at www.grasslandbeef.com.
I’ve also got some great news for you. My Wellness Research team’s been working for the past year on a healthy alternative to these junk bars – a protein bar that will not only give you real power, but the nutrients your body needs for lifelong health.
Instead of empty calories and carbohydrates, they contain nutritious whey, omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, glutamine, phosphatidyl choline and antioxidants for immune support and quick, satisfying nutrition. They’re uniquely formulated with beneficial fats from almonds, almond butter, and coconut oil.
These ingredients support healthy immune function, low blood pressure, balanced blood sugar levels, and even provide key anti-clotting factors for optimal health.
You’ll get instant energy when you need it, whether you’re playing a game of football, working in the yard, or working out. After months in production, they’ve finally arrived in our offices.
They’re called Primal Force Power Bars, and they currently come in three delicious flavors: chocolate, coconut almond, and mixed berry. They’re not yet available for sale to the general public, but I wanted to offer them to you first. Get yours HERE risk-free.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD
1 Deborah Geering, “Sport snacks may lack nutritional value,” Cox News Service,
2 L. Serra-Mejam et al, American Journal of Clinical Nutriion 61, suppl. 6 (June 1995): 1351s-1359s.