GoodOnYa: A Healthy Paleo Breakfast Bar?

sunrise with a GoodOnYa BarLooking for a healthy all-natural and organic protein bar that you can eat for breakfast? One that doesn’t have soy, dairy, gluten or grain? One that is high in fiber, protein and will fill you up instead of leaving you more hungry than before?

Hmmm.

Check out the GoodOnYa Bar. It’s got everything mentioned above. It’s even mostly raw too. Their moto is “every ingredient matters”, which, if you think about it should be the moto of every food product.

Just Like You Would Make at Home.

They make their products with ingredients that you would likely use if you were going to make one yourself in your kitchen at home. The only difference is that you don’t have to go through the work of making it yourself. Just grab it and go. Well, buy it first. Then grab it and go.

And by the way, you can eat if for lunch too.


 

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I know personally, the more I read about food and ingredients relating to health, the more particular I am about what I eat. With GoodOnYa bars, you don’t have to worry about the ingredients because the whole point behind developing this product was to provide straight nutrition without all the other crap.

Cara Rennie, PaleoBarChart.com
About the Author: Cara Rennie is a paleo cooking chef, writer and advocate for healthy living. With over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Cara has established herself as an expert in the paleo lifestyle, emphasizing the use of natural ingredients that promote a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. She firmly believes in the power of food to transform people's lives, while helping others discover the joys of paleo eating. Facebook | Pinterest

Paleo Krunch: Grain-Free Granola Bars

biting sharksPaleo Krunch bars are not only gluten-free, but they are grain free as well. There are very few grain-free granola bars out there, but this is one of them. It’s also very low sugar as well with 6 grams of sugar and 16 carbohydrates per serving.

How Much Does it Cost and Where Can You Get It?

A 5-bar pack costs about $15, which breaks down to about $3 per bar, which is comparable to most other paleo bars on the market today. The drawback is that this specialized bar is not available everywhere. You need to check specialty online grocery stores or directly through Steve’s PaleoGoods.

This is a good option for people who want a crunchy healthy snack (as opposed to a chewy one) but who also want to avoid grains. Check out the video for more information and ingredients.


 

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By the way, you can also get Krunch in granola-style clusters. This is especially convenient for people who want to go paleo but who don’t want to give up their morning cereal. Mix it in a bowl with milk or take the bag with you and eat it on-the-go.

It also works as a crunchy dessert if you need something to finish off dinner. Since all flavors are a sweet and salty blend without the gluten, they can be a great fix on multiple occasions – without the guilt!

Need nut-free? No problem – look for the PaleoKrunch nut-free cereal. It comes in a great little tub, which means you don’t actually need a bowl if you don’t want one. =)

Cara Rennie, PaleoBarChart.com
About the Author: Cara Rennie is a paleo cooking chef, writer and advocate for healthy living. With over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Cara has established herself as an expert in the paleo lifestyle, emphasizing the use of natural ingredients that promote a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. She firmly believes in the power of food to transform people's lives, while helping others discover the joys of paleo eating. Facebook | Pinterest

Rise Protein Bars – the Good and the Bad

Rise Protein Bar, Almond Honey Flavor

If you are not afraid of fat or carbs and want a substantial, filling protein bar with minimal ingredients, you may want to check out Rise Protein Bars. However, it’s not for everybody.

The Pros of Rise Protein Bars:

1. This Bar has Only 3 Ingredients

Almonds, Honey and Whey Protein Isolate. Simple, clean fuel.

2. The Rise Bar is a Powerful Source of Protein

Rise Protein Bar Package Label20 grams of protein for most Paleo bars is a lot. Most don’t contain even half of that amount unless they add a protein powder source such as whey or egg.

Many athletes like whey protein isolate, especially right after a workout. This form of protein is fast-digesting and great for building muscle.

3. The Price is Affordable

A 12-bar pack costs about $25, which ends up being about $2 per protein bar. This is comparable to other paleo bars and low carb options such as Quest Bars.

Keep in mind, though, that Rise Bars have about 1/3 more calories, so you are essentially getting more bar for your money.

4. It’s All Natural

With only 3 ingredients, you probably already figured that they can’t really fit any artificial ingredients in the package, but I thought I’d mention it anyway. And while I’m at it, Rise Bars are also non-GMO, soy-free, gluten-free, kosher, with no preservatives, artificial sweeteners or sugar alcohols.

The Cons…

1. It’s Not Officially Paleo

This protein bar contains whey, a milk product. Furthermore it is whey protein isolate, which is a processed food.

2. It has Carbs

This factor may be a con to some while being a pro to others. There are 20 grams of carbs, with 4 of them being from fiber. The majority of the rest are from the honey: pure sugar, although completely natural.

3. Rise Bars are Not Organic

OK. I know I am being nit-picky, but I just had to add another item on the “cons” list for anyone out there who requires organic food products.

Other Notes About Rise Protein Bars:

This protein bar is not like other fruit-and-nut or trail mix bars that whole nuts sticking out of them. The ingredients of this one are thoroughly mixed into a consistent chewy texture, similar to other higher protein bars like Paleo Bars.

PS. Did You Know? Every Rise Bar is mixed and packed in small batches daily in their California Kitchen. Read their story here.

 

Cara Rennie, PaleoBarChart.com
About the Author: Cara Rennie is a paleo cooking chef, writer and advocate for healthy living. With over a decade of experience in the culinary industry, Cara has established herself as an expert in the paleo lifestyle, emphasizing the use of natural ingredients that promote a balanced and sustainable lifestyle. She firmly believes in the power of food to transform people's lives, while helping others discover the joys of paleo eating. Facebook | Pinterest