Comments on: Tested: LARABAR Energy Bar http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/ Training, nutrition, cycling, mountain biking, and racing advice for cyclists. Wed, 23 May 2012 15:09:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Elise http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-35311 Elise Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:56:57 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-35311 The main attraction to these bars of course is that they are all 100% natural bars with raw ingredients and fair trade fruits and nuts. All of the products have only 3-9 ingredients in them. When I was running often, I liked to buy LÄRABAR, because it’s unpleasant to run on a full stomach and these bars give you a lot of energy for their size. Dates are full of carbohydrates, nuts are always a main ingredient in the LÄRABAR, and they are high in protein, fiber, B-vitamins, calcium, minerals, and vitamin E. the main nuts that LÄRABAR uses are almonds, cashews and Peanuts, though they use others as well. For almonds alone, in just one medium sizes handful, there is an enormous amount of nutrition.166 calories, 5 grams of protein, 14 grams of fat, 4 grams of unbleached fiber (the highest fiber content of any nut or seed), 80 milligrams of calcium, 1.4 milligrams of zinc, 1 milligram of iron 6.7 milligrams of vitamin E, some B-vitamins, minerals, and selenium for energy. Looking at a Cherry Pie wrapper, I see 190 calories, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, and a total 8 grams of fat. Simplicity is almost always more healthy, and these bars are so simple they can easily be made at home. This bar is now an international product, it demonstrates a great progression in the way food is processed and consumed. One can’t help but have high hopes that the consumers of this nation will continue to buy products like LÄRABAR and manufactures will recognize that we want our bodies to be healthy and happy. The main attraction to these bars of course is that they are all 100% natural bars with raw ingredients and fair trade fruits and nuts. All of the products have only 3-9 ingredients in them. When I was running often, I liked to buy LÄRABAR, because it’s unpleasant to run on a full stomach and these bars give you a lot of energy for their size. Dates are full of carbohydrates, nuts are always a main ingredient in the LÄRABAR, and they are high in protein, fiber, B-vitamins, calcium, minerals, and vitamin E. the main nuts that LÄRABAR uses are almonds, cashews and Peanuts, though they use others as well. For almonds alone, in just one medium sizes handful, there is an enormous amount of nutrition.166 calories, 5 grams of protein, 14 grams of fat, 4 grams of unbleached fiber (the highest fiber content of any nut or seed), 80 milligrams of calcium, 1.4 milligrams of zinc, 1 milligram of iron 6.7 milligrams of vitamin E, some B-vitamins, minerals, and selenium for energy. Looking at a Cherry Pie wrapper, I see 190 calories, 28 grams of carbohydrates, 4 grams of protein, and a total 8 grams of fat. Simplicity is almost always more healthy, and these bars are so simple they can easily be made at home. This bar is now an international product, it demonstrates a great progression in the way food is processed and consumed. One can’t help but have high hopes that the consumers of this nation will continue to buy products like LÄRABAR and manufactures will recognize that we want our bodies to be healthy and happy.

]]> By: Rambo http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-34625 Rambo Mon, 15 Nov 2010 23:28:23 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-34625 @Meg: way to go with whining. @Meg:
way to go with whining.

]]> By: Step Away from the Shopping Cart | tea and chocolate http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-34309 Step Away from the Shopping Cart | tea and chocolate Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:50:47 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-34309 [...] Source [...] [...] Source [...]

]]> By: fernando esquayla II http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-34164 fernando esquayla II Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:58:30 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-34164 Being a cyclist with Celiacs disease I can assure you Larabars are gluten free. Being a cyclist with Celiacs disease I can assure you Larabars are gluten free.

]]> By: Stan http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33803 Stan Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:54:00 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33803 I finally tried these. They are ok. I do like dates and nuts and fruit, so what's not to like? However the marketing names of these are silly at best. I don't think they taste like "banana bread," "apple pie," etc...like I was expecting. I think I am going to lay off them because they can be addictive temptations in my healthy eating regimen! I finally tried these. They are ok. I do like dates and nuts and fruit, so what’s not to like? However the marketing names of these are silly at best. I don’t think they taste like “banana bread,” “apple pie,” etc…like I was expecting. I think I am going to lay off them because they can be addictive temptations in my healthy eating regimen!

]]> By: Yun Chi http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33712 Yun Chi Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:41:46 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33712 Having tried countless energy/protein bars and drinks over the years, I was certain that my latest bag of assorted bars would all taste like minor variations on the typically palate-abusing mineral/vitamin-esque-tasting bars out there. However, I was more than pleasantly surprised by the Larabars I'd picked up. The selection at the local store that carries the Larabars isn't great, but the flavors I have tried thus far have all been a much appreciated and refreshing change. I'm now practically addicted to the Lemon, Cherry Pie and Apple Pie bars but also enjoy the Pecan Pie bar and give Key Lime Pie an honorable mention. Although the KLP has a good coconut-"regular"-lime flavor going for it, that very unique Key Lime flavor is missing. Having tried countless energy/protein bars and drinks over the years, I was certain that my latest bag of assorted bars would all taste like minor variations on the typically palate-abusing mineral/vitamin-esque-tasting bars out there. However, I was more than pleasantly surprised by the Larabars I’d picked up. The selection at the local store that carries the Larabars isn’t great, but the flavors I have tried thus far have all been a much appreciated and refreshing change. I’m now practically addicted to the Lemon, Cherry Pie and Apple Pie bars but also enjoy the Pecan Pie bar and give Key Lime Pie an honorable mention. Although the KLP has a good coconut-”regular”-lime flavor going for it, that very unique Key Lime flavor is missing.

]]> By: Meg http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33706 Meg Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:07:54 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33706 I have to say these bars suck. Yes simplicity is healthy, but these are so simple they can easily be made at home... Not that I would want to. I am sick of every single natural "energy" bar being nothing but dates with a smattering of bonus ingredients. I hate dates, and no matter how much organic free trade cocoa powder or raw pecans you add to the mix, it still just tastes like a date. There has to be another way to make a natural bar without that crap. I pay 75 cents more a bar and make my own at youbars. They too have dates on the menu, but unlike lara bars, they are completely optional. I really just don't think eating that many dates is good for one person. I'm just sayin. I have to say these bars suck. Yes simplicity is healthy, but these are so simple they can easily be made at home… Not that I would want to. I am sick of every single natural “energy” bar being nothing but dates with a smattering of bonus ingredients. I hate dates, and no matter how much organic free trade cocoa powder or raw pecans you add to the mix, it still just tastes like a date. There has to be another way to make a natural bar without that crap. I pay 75 cents more a bar and make my own at youbars. They too have dates on the menu, but unlike lara bars, they are completely optional. I really just don’t think eating that many dates is good for one person. I’m just sayin.

]]> By: Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar Taste Test Review http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33667 Raw Revolution Organic Live Food Bar Taste Test Review Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:53:47 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33667 [...] one thing I do like about the Lara Bar compared to this is that Lara Bars have no added sugar. These Raw Revolution bars contain some [...] [...] one thing I do like about the Lara Bar compared to this is that Lara Bars have no added sugar. These Raw Revolution bars contain some [...]

]]> By: Alex http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33526 Alex Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:25:53 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-33526 Hi Coach, Thank you for your posting about Larabar. These are the ones I like the most out of all. I have tried about 6-8 different kinds of bars and Larabar so far are the best. With just a few ingredients (very healthy) and minimum processing, they taste great and can be delicious. I would recommend to anyone interested who wants to stay in shape and become health conciuos. Hi Coach,

Thank you for your posting about Larabar. These are the ones I like the most out of all. I have tried about 6-8 different kinds of bars and Larabar so far are the best. With just a few ingredients (very healthy) and minimum processing, they taste great and can be delicious. I would recommend to anyone interested who wants to stay in shape and become health conciuos.

]]> By: Marie http://coachlevi.com/product-reviews/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-31157 Marie Tue, 09 Jun 2009 23:31:16 +0000 http://coachlevi.com/blog/2007/03/18/tested-larabar-energy-bar/#comment-31157 As I am allergic to soy protein, I have been searching for great-tasting, all-natural energy bars that don't contain soy products for years. I've finally found them or should I say my daughter found them. She brought home sample Larabars from the annual bike race. I tried the lemom, cherry pie, and peanut bars. Excellent tasting plus they do not contain soy. Thank Larabar for creating an all-natural, great-tasting energy bar. As I am allergic to soy protein, I have been searching for great-tasting, all-natural energy bars that don’t contain soy products for years. I’ve finally found them or should I say my daughter found them. She brought home sample Larabars from the annual bike race. I tried the lemom, cherry pie, and peanut bars. Excellent tasting plus they do not contain soy. Thank Larabar for creating an all-natural, great-tasting energy bar.

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