Cocoa Cassava Bars: No High Fructose Corn Syrup, No Sugar Rush and Crash
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Ever wondered why you feel energized after eating candy bars even though you know they’re not good for you?
It’s because of the sugar rush. Even though a candy bar won’t give you any healthy proteins or fat, the sugar it contains will give your body a quick lift without really providing any real nutrients. That’s why your body “crashes” shortly afterwards and you feel hungrier than ever.
Are energy bars any better? They look and taste like candy bars, have the same shelf life and offer the same convenience. Energy bars also contain protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals – does this mean they’re healthier?
The original energy bars, such as the Power Bar and the Source Bar, contain so-called “natural” sweeteners – high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and juice concentrates – as well as dried fruits and nuts. This combination provides a higher percentage of carbohydrates than a typical chocolate candy bar.
Fructose is naturally found in fruits but don’t be fooled by high fructose corn syrup – it is a highly refined artificial sweetener that is anything but healthy.
The average American consumes around 140 pounds of sugar each year, almost half in the form of high fructose corn syrup. HFCS is found in almost all processed foods and beverages, including most energy bars.
Eating an energy bar sweetened by high fructose corn syrup will give you the same sugar rush and crash experience but that is the least of your concerns because HFCS is metabolized into fat faster than any other sugar and has been linked to:
- • Diabetes
- • Obesity
- • Metabolic Syndrome
- • Increased triglyceride and LDL (bad) cholesterol levels
Dr. Mercola’s cocoa cassava bar, a natural energy bar, does NOT contain any high fructose corn syrup and provides you with energy not from refined sugar but from a smart balance of proteins and fats.
Cocoa cassava bars use carefully-selected, longer-lasting unrefined natural sweeteners, which means that the sugars in this natural health bar are metabolized more slowly and evenly into blood glucose to give you sustained energy.
Break free from that unhealthy sugar rush addiction. Order a cocoa cassava bar now to experience real energy and real nutrition!
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