Granola Bars: How do you choose?

The debate continues. Is the lower calorie option always better? Not necessarily. Granola bars for example come in many flavors, textures, and calories. So is a low calorie granola bar always a better choice? When a granola bar has less calories it also typically has less of the "good stuff" like fiber and protein. So while losing calories you’re also sacrificing other important nutrients. The debate comes down to each individual person. For some people a higher calorie granola bars may be more beneficial while for others the lower calorie ones are better. If you are someone looking to stay fuller longer, it would be better to have a higher protein bar and snack less. If you want to combine a protein source with a granola bar then the lower calorie option may be the better choice. So overall, healthy food is not all about the calories there are many other factors that play a role as well.