Posts Tagged ‘high fructose corn syrup’

Nutritional bars on the market claim that they’re “natural” and healthy. In truth, most of them are loaded with high fructose corn syrup or HFCS, a health-damaging ingredient. HFCS gives candy bars and energy bars their sweet and delicious flavor. But this seemingly harmless substance is actually the number one source of calories in American [...]

Do you grab an energy bar when looking for a healthy snack, some extra energy, or when you want to optimize your weight? There are four types of energy bars available: food or snack bars, weight loss or meal replacement bars, performance or high-protein bars, and low-carbohydrate bars. Many different varieties of energy bars spring [...]

In this age of processed foods and beverages, high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is the king of sweeteners. HFCS is a boon for food manufacturers because it’s sweeter than common sugar, cheap to produce and easy to transport. However, high fructose corn syrup is a bane for your health, as it is one of the [...]

sugar, right? Back in the day, early humans ate mainly fruits if they wanted something sweet. They pick a berry or two and they’re set. Today, sugar cravings are answered by hundreds of different processed foods. It’s awfully difficult to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your health because many foods and snacks contain artificial [...]

Nutritional bars are among the most popular ready-to-eat foods. Since the first energy bars were introduced in the 1980s, a wide range of nutritional bars have now lined up grocery shelves, marketed as either diet bars, meal replacement bars or protein bars . Ideally, a nutritional bar provides a solution for your need for a [...]