Dear Reader,
I thought you would like to know this little-known fact about “power bars”…
I’m talking about those so-called energy snacks you eat in place of breakfast or for a quick bite on the run. Have you ever stopped to read the ingredients? If you did, it might it ruin your appetite. They are usually full of junk: High-fructose corn syrup… trans fat… sodium… empty carbs… artificial flavors and colors… just to name a few.
The big food makers get away with a lot by calling these product health food. Truth is, they’re not much better than Twinkies, or any other highly processed snack food. And that’s too bad… There are times when you need a healthy snack, especially when you in a rush.
Here’s the good news… My friend Dr. Joseph Mercola came up with a solution. He sent me a box of them last week… And I have to say, I was impressed.
He created an energy bar that really gives you energy. It speeds up your fat loss too. Best of all, it has healthy ingredients, it’s natural and it actually tastes good. He’s combined 3 real health foods into a great-tasting energy bar. And he used real dark chocolate – full of antioxidants.
The first is a seed used by the ancient Mayan empire. Mayan chia seeds (chia is the Mayan word for “strength”) are a kind of protein-rich endurance fuel the Mayans used for sport and hunting.
But aside from giving you “get up and go” and the feeling of being full, Mayan chia seeds slow down the release of carbs in your blood. This makes these bars very low on the glycemic index. As you know, low glycemic foods won’t make you fat, no matter how often you eat them.
The second key ingredient is coconut oil. Getting the right fats in your diet is crucial, and coconut oil is a heart-healthy fat that’s full of omega-3s – and combined with the natural dark chocolate, it gives these bars a full, rich flavor. Let’s face it, most energy bars with healthy ingredients taste like salted cardboard. The satisfying flavor in these is a welcome change.
Lastly, they have the highest quality whey protein. If you’re a regular reader, you know how extra protein can help signal your metabolism to burn fat. And whey protein is the best possible source. Plus it’s fortified with cysteine. Your body uses this to make glutathione, your body’s “master antioxidant” and detoxifier.
Equally impressive is what you won’t find… no high-fructose corn syrup… no trans fats… no gluten… no soy… no aspartame or artificial sweeteners…
I keep some of these Cocoa Cassava Bars in my desk. They are convenient, healthy and guilt free.
To Your Good Health,
Al Sears, MD