Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Granola bars mainly provide carbohydrates for quick energy, while protein bars offer more protein to support fullness and muscle health.Both ...

As with many packaged foods, the key to determining a protein bar's healthfulness (or lack thereof) lies in the nutrition facts panel and ingredients list. In protein bars, you primarily want to check ...

Meal-replacement bars can be healthy if they’re high in protein and fiber and low in calories and sugar. Protein bars can provide nutritious, quick meals, help you maintain muscle as you lose weight, ...

Energy bars have come a long way since they took off in the 1980s. Early brands like Clif Bar and PowerBar were marketed as workout fuel for athletes, quickly followed by bars from Atkins and ...

YONKERS, N.Y. — If you've grabbed an energy bar for a quick snack lately, you're not alone. About 40 percent of us eat them regularly. But as the new Consumer Reports testing reveals, that convenient ...

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