RxBar Protein Bars: The Real Food Goodness

The simple "real food" ingredient lists on this nutritious snack food brand are a truly welcome sight named RxBar Protein Bar. We found the flavors to be pleasant and true to title, loved that they didn't use any added sugars / sweeteners, and thought that each weighty RxBar Protein Bar was quite filling without packing in unwanted calories. But the taste plus texture did become a little thick and unctuous at times, which I find can happen with egg white powder.

Though relatively hefty, each flavor contains just 6 or 7 ingredients that are almost too easy to read: dates, egg whites, almonds, figs, and dried fruit, nut butter, coffee or chocolate – depending on the flavor.

Each RxBar Protein Bar houses the equivalent of 3 egg whites, 1/2 fig, 2 dates, and 8 almonds or peanuts. We split one of each flavor to taste the whole range:

Coconut Chocolate – Pleasant mellow cacao flavor that isn’t too sweet and has just subtle coconut notes. It’s very chewy, almost like a Tootsie Roll vibe!

Chocolate Sea Salt – Still on the chewy side but much softer than the Coconut Chocolate (or any of the flavors) with a touch more sweetness and some serious intensity.

Mint Chocolate – Perhaps my favorite flavor, this one was just a touch softer than the cacao flavors, but not as tender as the Chocolate Sea Salt. Generous dots of mint throughout added sweet interest.

Coffee Chocolate – By the name I was expecting more of a mocha taste, but my taste buds said straight up coffee. This herbal tea lover wasn’t a fan, but if you love the bean, give it a go. It’s a very chewy bar, like the Coconut Chocolate.

Overall, I loved the ingredient list of RxBar Protein Bar, much like ones I make at home, and found the flavors to be pleasant and not too sweet. I also thought these RxBar Protein Bars were a good nutritional value, providing both energy and satiety.

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Macrobar Energy & Protein Bars

Macrobar Energy & Protein Bars are high in protein gluten free, organic, Vegan friendly and GMO free. These Macrobar Energy & Protein Bars are delectable and have an organic grain-based sweeteners that is made with 100% brown rice so you would know that these protein bars are safe to eat. What Macrobar does is that it boosts your immune system and provides you with ample energy and essential nutrients that your body needs. Macrobar is a slow burning carbs providing a constant and long-lasting energy. 

Macrobar Protein Bars have 11 delicious and mouth-watering flavors to choose from. These are:

• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip - It doesn't contain salt, no refined sugar and no weird ingredients. It contains 12 grams of organic protein. The best part is, those organic, fair trade chocolate chips which is good for the earth and good for the people.
• Banana + Almond Butter - This contains 10g of protein and 2g of fiber. It's the perfect day-starter.
• Sunflower Butter + Chocolate - It doesn't contain nuts, soy, eggs, dairy and gluten. These bars are allergy friendly.

• Cashew Butter - This protein bar is rich in magnesium and has zero cholesterol. It only contains 4 ingredients namely: cashews, cashew butter, puffed brown rice and brown rice syrup.
• Almond Butter + Carob - It doesn't contain any additives or chemicals. The coconut oil gives you strong resistance to viruses and bacteria. This is good for people with sensitive stomachs.
• Granola + Coconut - It is certified gluten free that contains chunks of walnuts, dates, raisins and coconut.
• Peanut Butter - It doesn't have any salt, sugar or additives. It contains 12g of protein and this flavor is one of the best-sellers.
• Sesame Butter + Dates - This Macrobar flavor has the highest content of calcium and iron than all of the other bars.

• Cherries + Berries - It only has 4g of fat and it is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, iron and fiber.
• Cashew Caramel - This macrobar flavor is high in calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron and zinc. It also contains 12g of protein. This is good for that energy boost that's needed for workouts.
• Apples + Walnuts - This can be your breakfast bar as it gives you that lift to start the day. It contains 5g of apple fiber and 5g of plant-based protein blend.

Macrobar Protein Bars can be a part of your lifestyle since you can take them as an energy bar, a protein bar, a meal replacement, a dessert of a healthy snack in between meals. The Macrobar Protein Bars are very convenient for people who are always on the go. They are individually packed so it's easy to just put it inside your purse, gym bag or pocket. Macrobar Protein Bars are nutritious and good to the last bite.

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Benefits of Coconut Water

Coconut water is one of the world’s most invigorating drink that's known for its beneficial and nourishing substance. It is sweet, sterile and composed of unique chemicals such as natural sugars, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, enzymes, amino acids, cytokine, and phyto-hormones. A healthy balance of electrolytes is important for the most favorable of the systems in our body, as well as to help with the absorption and balance of the body's internal fluids. Pure coconut water is a natural drink with no preservatives or added sugar. It's cholesterol free, 99% fat free and low in carbohydrates. 

Coconut water is taken from young coconuts and the consistency is in clear liquid form. There are a lot of benefits that you can get in drinnking coconut water. It can promote a more youthful-looking skin. They claim it's a natural source of cytokinins, a group of plant growth hormones that help regulate cell growth, development and aging. Coconut Water is rich in potassium, antioxidants and lauric acid, cytokinins. It is said to balance pH levels. 

Coconut water is also composed of  acid phosphatase, catalase, dehydrogenase, diastase, peroxidase, RNA-polymerases etc. They are the enzymes. These enzymes help in the digestion and metabolism. Therefore, it can assist people with weight issues.

If you are drinking it directly from the coconut, it should be consumed immediately after being exposed to air due to the possible loss of important nutrients. Rich in vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, Coconut Water makes a wonderful energy drink. It can help your body recover after working out. When you work out, you tend to sweat a lot so you lose water in your body as well as essential minerals. For your body to keep hydrated, you can drink the Coconut water that can work as a sports drink.  

Drink some coconut water to help clean up your stomach if you are feeling tender after an alcohol binge. It will replace these needed electrolytes that exits the body if you are experiencing rounds of frequent urination and vomiting.

Coconut water is a universally engaging and supplementing drink. There are not many drinks in this world that fit to the human body and its hydration needs as coconut water.  Coconut Water is one of nature’s most refreshing drinks. It is becoming increasingly popular as people become knowledgeable of its nutritious and health benefiting substance. There are no known side effects of any sort drinking it. It is not only supported in health but also considered safe in pregnancy and can be taken by all ages.

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