Luna Bars
March 30, 2008
I enjoy eating Luna Bars and love the fact that they are vegan. I like the flavors especially the ‘cookies and cream delight’ and ‘chocolate pecan pie’. I think they are convenient as they keep well in your bag and are there for times when you are hungry and need something to snack on or if there is no vegan food available. They also satisfy my cravings for something sweet and fill me up when I need something to eat and would otherwise eat something not especially good for me.
With that said I have come to think that Luna Bars are for the most part a ‘glorified candy bar’. Not unhealthy but not exactly healthy. Although Luna Bars are a packed with lots of vitamins they also have a lot of fat, sugar and a lot of carbohydrates too. I would not rely on them as a source of supplement for your diet. I recommend instead that you take a daily multivitamin as well as consider a B12 and calcium supplement to be sure you are getting the nutrients you need. Soy milk and other vegan staples are sometimes fortified with B12 and calcium- keep your eye out for them and make sure to try to incorporate these enriched versions into your diet.
Finally, being that Luna Bars are high in sugar, protein, fat and carbohydrates I recommend that you do as I do and use your discretion. I try to limit myself to eating them only on days when I know I will have a hard work out and know I will burn it off. If you can pack healthier snacks do so, but if it is your best choice- eat up.
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Yvette | March 31, 2008 at 1:37 am
Thank you, I will definitely take that into consideration.
There is another thing I wanted to know your opinion on. There is controversy over the need to eat “complementary proteins.” The idea was first brought up in Diet for a Small Planet. But, I’ve also read more recently published literature and articles stating that this is no longer true and that the body can actually complete proteins if you’re eating a variety of foods throughout the day. My mother is a firm believer in eating things like rice and beans to get complete protein, and a lot of people seem to believe it too.
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Rhi | April 6, 2008 at 1:34 pm
I was just wondering if you have a good nutrition/energy bar recipe (preferably without simple sugars).
P.S. I love reading your blog!
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Yvette | April 13, 2008 at 12:56 am
LARABARS are pretty good, I was just introduced to them, they have ingredients that will make you smile