How should I use PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars?
These bars meet the demands of athletes competing at the highest levels of exercise intensity and duration. Here are some examples of ways you can incorporate this bar into your fueling strategies:
• Use these bars as part of a high-carbohydrate meal 2–4 hours before exercise.
• Consume a bar as a high-carb snack 30–60 minutes before exercise.
• Consume 1–2 bars per hour during exercise that lasts for over an hour. Athletes in team sports often eat bars during quarter and half-time breaks to recharge energy levels. Triathletes and cyclists pack these bars in their jersey pockets and take bites during downhill or flat stretches.
• Keep these bars handy in your backpack, gym bag, or briefcase, and consume one as needed between meals to help meet your total daily demand for carbs.
• Feel free to use these bars interchangeably with other PowerBar products for more variety.
Why should I use PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars?
If you want the energy to achieve optimal athletic performance with the added power of natural fruit, PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars are for you. The original PowerBar recipe was developed by elite endurance athletes, for all types of athletes who want natural energy from real fruit. Now you can get all the energy you need plus the delicious taste of a real fruit smoothie.
What kind of energy do PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars provide?
Athletes and exercise enthusiasts need to eat adequate amounts of carbohydrates on a daily basis in order to load up on muscle fuel stores of glycogen before and after exercise. You also need carbs during exercise in order to delay the onset of fatigue. PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars provide maximum energy delivery with PowerBar® C2MAX dual source energy blend. C2MAX is a research-tested 2:1 glucose to fructose blend that’s been shown to deliver 20–50% more energy to muscles than glucose alone and improve endurance performance by 8%.*
*Currell K, Jeukendrup A. Superior endurance performance with ingestion of multiple transportable carbohydrates. Med Sci Sports Exerc 2008;40:275–281.
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Are all PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars flavors created equal?
All PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bar flavors including Berry Blast, Creamy Citrus and Tangy Tropical are comparable in carbs, calories, fat and nutrients. With three delicious fruit smoothie flavors to choose from, it will be easy to find one that fits your energy needs.
Are PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars approved for diabetics?
PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars are used successfully by many diabetics. The PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bar provides 3 carbohydrate exchanges as defined by the American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association. As with any food item, it is important to review the carbohydrate content so you can factor this into how you manage your diabetes. Check with your health care professional for more information.
I have food allergies. Can I eat PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars?
If you are allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, milk, soy, or sensitive to gluten (from wheat or barley), you should not eat PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bars.
• Peanuts and Nuts: PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars are made on equipment that processes products with peanuts and/or nuts. If you have peanut or nut allergies, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars.
• Milk: All PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars contain milk (with lactose removed). If you are allergic to dairy products, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars.
• Soy: All PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars are made on equipment that processes products with soy. If you are allergic to soy, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars.
• Eggs: All PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars do not contain egg ingredients.
• Gluten: All PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars contain oat bran, which could be a potential source of gluten. In addition, some flavors contain wheat and barley ingredients. If you are sensitive to these ingredients, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars.
• Consult with your physician for more information on food allergies and sensitivities.
How long does the PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bar last?
Each PowerBar® Fruit Smoothie Energy bar is stamped with a "best by" date. Although it is safe to eat PowerBar Fruit Smoothie Energy bars after this date, we recommend that you use them by the "best by" date to ensure you're enjoying the freshest product and receiving the full nutritional benefits of the product.