How do I use PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars?
Here are ways you can incorporate this bar into your sports nutrition game plan:
• If you’re en route and don’t have the time or opportunity for a regular pre-exercise meal, make sure you have a few of these bars handy, and consume one as part of a high carbohydrate meal 2–4 hours before exercise.
• They’re a convenient and portable high-energy snack 30–60 minutes before your activity.
• Refuel by consuming one bar per hour during exercise that lasts for over an hour.
• Consume a bar between meals to keep up your energy levels and to ward off hunger.
• Feel free to use these bars interchangeably with other PowerBar products when you want more variety.
How do PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars provide long lasting energy?
PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars are great tasting and they fill you up with heart-healthy nuts that help keep you going throughout your activity. PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars also feature natural almonds, peanuts, and whole oats, along with 10g protein per bar. These ingredients take more time to digest compared to simple sugars. As a result, carbohydrates are released into your bloodstream over a longer period of time and provide longer-lasting energy. PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars are a low-glycemic index food and are fortified with B-complex vitamins, which are important for energy metabolism.
Are PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars considered heart healthy?
The almonds and peanuts found in PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars offer important potential health benefits! Scientific evidence suggests, but does not prove, that eating 1.5 ounces per day of most nuts, such as almonds and peanuts, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease.
Are PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars all natural?
PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars are 100% all-natural with all the nutrition you expect from PowerBar. Each PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bar uses natural ingredients such as real nuts and fruit, oats and brown rice, and other minimally processed ingredients. The vitamins, minerals, colors and flavors used are all derived from natural sources. Please check the ingredient statement on individual flavors for more information.
I have food allergies. Can I eat PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars?
• Peanuts/Nuts: PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars are made with peanuts and almonds as well as made on equipment that processes products with peanuts and/or nuts. So, if you have peanut or nut allergies we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars.
• Milk: All PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars contain milk. If you are allergic to dairy products, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars Energy bars.
• Soy: All flavors contain soy protein isolate. If you are allergic to soy, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars.
• Eggs: All PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars do not contain egg ingredients.
• Gluten: All flavors contain oats, a potential source of gluten. Some flavors contain wheat flour and/or malt. If you are sensitive to gluten, we recommend that you do not eat PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars.
• Consult with your physician for more information on food allergies and sensitivities.
Is PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bar approved for diabetics?
PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars are used successfully by many diabetics. PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars provide 2 carbohydrate exchanges, 1 medium-fat protein exchange, and 1 fat exchange 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'm lactose intolerant. Can I eat PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars?
All PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bar flavors contain some milk products. Although the amount of lactose is low enough for most lactose-intolerant people to be able to eat these bars, the small amount of lactose in each bar may cause gastric upset in some individuals who are highly intolerant of lactose.
How long will my PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars last?
Each PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bar is stamped with a "best by" date. Although it is safe to eat PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars after this date, we recommend that you use the bar by the "best by" date to ensure you're enjoying the freshest product and receiving the full nutritional benefits of the product.
How should I store my PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars?
Store PowerBar® Nut Naturals Energy bars in a cool, dry place, between 40–80° F. PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars do not need to be refrigerated. However, storing PowerBar Nut Naturals Energy bars in areas where the temperature exceeds 80° F for an extended period of time will result in significant changes to the taste, texture, color, and coating of the product.