n raising our family we always wish to find organic snacks to nourish our kids as they are on the move competing in sports studying or playing with friends. Their lives are as busy as ours so although we prefer to make them food from scratch it's not always possible. That's why we created CLIF KidTM Organic ZBaR.TM Each satisfying organic bar is low-fat made with whole oats and contains 12 essential vitamins and minerals kids need every day. What you won't find is all of the junk. Organic ZBaR contains no hydrogenated oils no high fructose corn syrup no preservatives no artificial flavors or colors. Organic ZBaR gives kids in motion a choice of snacks with the nutrition and energy they need and a taste they really like-so they can keep going growing and exploring. Includes: * 8 Chocolate Brownie * 8 Chocolate Chip * 8 Honey Graham

• Contains low-fat made with whole oats


• Contains 12 essential vitamins and minerals


• Excellent source of calcium


• No high fructose corn syrup; no preservatives or artificial flavors; no hydrogenated oils or trans fats


• Includes 8 Chocolate Brownie 8 Chocolate Chip and 8 Honey Graham

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Good Light Snack

I especially like the brownie ones (try dipping them in milk!) the honey graham ones aren't that great. Good for a relatively light midday snack for both calorie-conscious adults and hungry children.More detail ...

Healthy RAW Snack

Some people say these are a high fat high calorie high glycemic glorified candybar. I say otherwise. Concerning fat not all fats are equal some being healthy . Since this bar is raw all of the fatprotein and sugar have not been denatured which means you get the full health benefit. As far as being high calorie considering how nutrient dense these babies are I don't consider 200 calories high in calories at all. For me 200 calories is a perfect number allowing it to be used an nutrient dense snack or a quick meal on the go.



Concerning these supposedly being high glycemic sure if you were to eat the dates in these by themselves it would be but the nuts in them bring the glycemic load of the entire bar way down which is another benefit of the healthy fats in these bars it allows for the sugars to be released slower and for it to digest slower making you feel full and satisfied longer.



As far as these not being any better than a candybar I say noway! No preservatives no high fructose corn syrup etc in these babies just a healthy combo of fruit and nuts. How many nutrients does a candybar have ? Now look at the nutrient in these loaded with minerals . Also unlike many other foods these aren't naturally low in nutrients and then "fortified" with man made vitamins and minerals to make them then appear healthy. All the nutrients in these are naturally occuring which gives you the benefits in a synergistic way where other healthy compounds such as flavonoids and phenols work together with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals.



People need to let go of the old dogma which makes them think all fat is bad but if it's sugar free then it MUST be good. If that were true then cotton candy pepsi and skittles would all be great for ya !Fruit and nuts makes for a good healthy breakfast or snack. I'll eat my greens/green smoothies in the other meals of the day. A person shouldn't eat only fruit and nuts during the day but they shouldn't only eat greens either . These bars help make it easy to strike a balance in your diet on the go. Larabars Pure bars SmartMonkey bars and ThinkOrganic bars are all healthy brands of raw bars that amazon sells and all worth a try . Experiment and see what flavors you like best or make your own !More detail ...

They are ENERGY Bars not snacks

Clif Bars are high-density energy bars designed to replace the fuel your body needs during demanding workouts. I use them during adventure racing mountain climbing and kayaking. They are excellent compared to all the other "power" type bars that are available. These are not "healthy snacks" for couch potatoes to smack on while watching TV. Do that and it'll end up on your butt! Used for the intended purpose and when purchased fresh these deserve the 5-star rating I've given.



I buy the variety pack at my local [...] and the price is lower than Amazon's gold box special price. The other advantage of purchasing food in a brick and mortar store is that you can verify the product expiration date. Several reviewers complained about this product being stale and/or out-dated. I've purchased other food products from Amazon and have also noted they are pushing close to the expiration date meaning that one needs to consume a case of food within a week or two before it expires. Buyer beware.

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My new mandatory supplement

Performance: This product in any flavor has given me the best results out of any Protein Supplement I have ever purchased. I have two brothers who use this product both into heavy weight training and they completely agree. With casual training I saw a difference in my muscle mass in just a few weeks!



Taste: Best tasting protein mix ever! (any flavor). I look forward to having it every time. Mixes quickly and easily in water or milk and tastes great in both!



Note: The Nutrition Label for Vanilla was slightly different than the Chocolate flavor. The Chocolate Flavor is better but only slightly. I rotate through all flavors.



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Definitely one of the best tasting protein bars available...

Plain and simple these Builder's Bars are one of the best tasting protein bars you can get. They are crispy and chewy at the same time and they aren't super sweet like a candy bar. And at 2.4 ounces a piece they are large enough and filling enough to be a meal replacement.



And the one thing that I really like is that when I read the ingredients I actually know what the stuff is! Nothing weird or unnatural just real ingredients!



Out of the four flavors available (Chocolate Mint Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies `n Cream) I prefer the Chocolate Mint and Peanut Butter mainly because they taste even less like a protein bar. I'm not saying the plain Chocolate and Cookies 'n Cream are bad tasting just that I prefer the taste of the Chocolate Mint and Peanut Butter ones (they are all really tasty).



These are just awesome 100% natural high protein real ingredients and they taste great! I just love them!



A bit of product info:

Vanilla Almond: 39% organic ingredients

Chocolate Mint: 32% organic ingredients

Chocolate: 33% organic ingredients

Cookies `n Cream: 35% organic ingredients

Peanut Butter: 35% organic ingredients



Side note:

Do not buy these expired (like on eBay or in-store)! Since these bars do not contain any preservatives they can loose their freshness and vitamin potency quickly and can develop a simple bread mold. It is recommended that they be eaten within a month of their sell by date (they are guaranteed to be fresh one month passed the sell by date printed on the wrapper).



EDIT: I just bought myself a couple of boxes of the of the new Vanilla Almond flavor and oh my they are mighty tasty. Sometimes you just don't want a chocolate protein bar and these fit the bill perfectly! And just like the other Builder Bars they are not super sweet just a perfect balance. That and they contain more organic ingredients then the other Builder Bars (39%).



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This Stuff is the 'Whey" to Go

What is it? A big jug of protein powder! In fact you get over 5 lbs!



Okay you know its protein and the label says "Whey"- but what exactly is whey? Well whey or milk plasma is the liquid remaining after milk has been curdled and strained. Most of us know that milk has protein in it so the stuff in the big black jug here is essentially a milk protein.



So what's the big deal about whey protein? Well supposedly whey has the ability to be digested quickly which allows the protein to become available very quickly. Most people use it after workouts to help increase the levels of amino acids in the blood which are taken up by the muscles to help repair and rebuild them.



As you can tell people who are physically active are probably going to need this stuff the most. Physical activity normally breaks down the tissues of the body as you use it and since protein is the building blocks of your tissues well lots of physical activity equals higher protein needs. How much more protein athletes need above and beyond sedentary people is a matter of controversy- as is the protein requirements of bodybuilders. However please keep in mind that high protein intake can be hard on your kidneys because they're the organ that has to deal with this stuff the most so if you have any kind of kidney issues (i.e. your creatinine is sky high) it'd be best to check with a doc before ingesting huge quantities of protein.



On to the specifics of this particular protein powder. To use it you simply mix it with water or any liquid for that matter- then throw it down the hatch. Does it taste good? Well some people like it and some people don't- me telling you that I like it won't mean much in this case.



Anyway when all is said and done this is a decent source of protein for people who don't have time to eat huge chunks of meat large quantities of eggs or drink gallons of milk. At 24 grams of protein a serving this product packs a whallop that can go a long way to help make healthy tissue stronger or injured tissue healthy. Also recommend Treat Your Own Tennis Elbow if tendinitis interferes with your workouts or activities.





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