Is Health Food Really Junk Food in Disguise?

Walk into any health food store, shop, store or mass retailer and you will find a wide range of healthy food bars somewhere in the store. They argue that the package nutritional punch and give you the necessary food and nutrients you need when you're on the move. But is it really that good for you? I say 'NO!' Especially if you stop to read the ingredients in some of them.

Now let's look at one of the more popular barova.Bar aimed mainly at women who want to eat healthy and trying to lose težinu.Slim Fast Bar. You do not have to go very far in the ingredients list to see that this bar is junk! The first ingredient is high fructose corn syrup! Next was a special syrup, which is the only way to disguise that they put more sugar in it. Add in some partially hydrogenated oils, which amounts to one thing-trans fat, and then just a bunch of artificial flavors and sweeteners. Seriously, I would rather eat a Snickers bar. At least then you'll be getting peanuts, skim milk, egg whites and junk. And it will taste much better.

Then, of course, the false claims by the manufacturer: "The Slim Fast plan to reduce calories and helps provide nutrition that you need to stay healthy and to lose weight and keep it off ... 'I'm sorry no one should be corn syrup with high fructose, trans fats and artificial sweeteners in their diet. Period

And this is just one firm. I'm telling you right now, read the declaration and the list of ingredients. Even if you think that is healthy, or says he is healthy. 95% of food and supplement companies have one thing in mind, to make more money! They will cut costs however they can, even if it means that you are deceiving and putting crap in their products.

So how do you tell what food bars are good for you? So here are some general guidelines to follow if you are looking for a Bar or a meal replacement for weight loss:

- must have at least 175 calories. Nothing less will not be enough calories to get to the next meal.

- should be offered to 4 grams of protein or more. Protein mixed with carbohydrates and fats are more filling and gives you a feeling satisfied. Plus protein should be eaten every 2-4 hours regardless.

- Minimum of 3 grams of fiber. Fiber also has a tendency to make you feel full longer. You should be shooting for 24-36 grams a day. -Stay away from foods such as corn syrup, high fructose, add sugar, partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) and added artificial sweeteners.

- Limit saturated fats. No more than 4 grams per bar.

Hope this helps. Organic ingredients are also a big plus in the bar. Health food stores like Trader Joe's and Whole Foods offer some excellent choices. Some good bars out there are Lara Bars, Prograd cravers and Perfect 10, organic food and bars.