Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
Nutritional bars, ready-to-eat energy foods, have always promised good health for you. Ideally, they are a good alternative to nutrient-dense, processed food that you can get anywhere. But don’t easily be fooled by the way they are packaged and advertised. Laboratory tests have revealed that most of them are not as nutritious as they are purported to be.
Beware of High Carbohydrate Nutritional Bars
In 2001, ConsumerLab.com examined 30 nutritional bars for their caloric, carbohydrate, fat, cholesterol, sugar, proteins, and sodium contents and discovered that 60 percent of the products had misleading claims. The bars contained more sugar, saturated fat and sodium than the amount indicated on their labels.
Other tests have also found that some health bars contain unhealthy ingredients such as soy proteins, which are a low-cost protein source, and high fructose corn syrup, which is an inexpensive sweetener.
Switch to a Nutritious Natural Health Bar
Fortunately, there has been a marked improvement in the quality of nutritional bars in the recent years. Dr. Joseph Mercola particularly strived to create his own natural health bar that is nutritious and delicious for everyone to eat.
Dr. Mercola’s Cocoa Cassava Bar provides you with a good balance of protein, fiber and healthy fats to give you an instant energy boost any time of the day. It is a chocolate bar, healthy protein bar, natural energy bar and meal replacement bar all in one product.
Finally, Here’s a Higher Quality & More Wholesome Cocoa Cassava Bar for You
Still determined to improve this nutritional bar, Dr. Mercola pursued further research to produce the most health-enhancing, energy-giving, and best-tasting natural health bar that is available today. Dr. Mercola’s New and Improved Organic Cocoa Cassava Bar supplies you with the same nutrients that the original product has with the addition of USDA-certified organic ingredients like:
- Organic dark chocolate
- Organic cassava flour
- Organic raw chia seeds
- Organic cacao powder
- Organic unsweetened coconut
This natural energy bar contains lower sugar content than other bars in the market. It is truly a healthy way of eating chocolate without the guilt. Grab a bite of this super food, New and Improved Organic Cocoa, when it becomes available on Mercola.com this March 2010.
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
If you’ve been visiting this site for a while, you know that whole, organic food contains essential vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Raw vegetables and fruits are good examples of whole foods. But if you’re someone who lives a quick-paced work and lifestyle, access this type of food can be quite a challenge. Fortunately, you can now turn to a nutritious choice – a multivitamin supplement that has all the benefits of whole food.
Dr. Mercola’s Whole Food Multivitamin provides vital nutrients that will boost your wellness. It offers a nourishing blend of organic extracts – pomegranate, white tea, green tea and grape seed – and a variety of fruits that support your immune system and restore your body’s daily balance.
Benefits of Whole Food Multivitamin
Majority of whole food multivitamin supplements you will find in your local store are synthetic or “isolates,” which don’t give your body the nourishment that it needs. Only a small amount of an isolate form of vitamins and minerals can be absorbed by your body.
But compared to most multivitamins that are sold in the market, Dr. Mercola’s Whole Food Multivitamin is unique in the sense that it is 100% natural, which allows for better body absorption.
This whole food supplement helps you:
- Get that energy and stamina boost*
- Improve your overall immune system health*
- Protect against signs of aging*
- Supply your body with coenzyme vitamins that allow for easy absorption*
- Promote your body’s natural absorption and digestion with the help of chelated minerals*
Whole Food Supplement for People on the Go
This natural health supplement is perfect for those who have hectic lifestyles. It comes in vegetarian capsule form that is easy to carry anywhere. Instead of relying on processed or fast foods that are widely available around you, you can now switch to this healthful alternative more conveniently.
Despite its compactness, this multivitamin pill comes loaded with nutrients you get from eating whole foods. How? It is made free from binders, heat or pressure to guarantee that the wholesome nutrients are retained in the capsule.
Don’t let your busy schedules prevent you from getting the best, all-natural, nutritious foods in life. Enrich your regular diet with Whole Food Multivitamin for optimal health support.
* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product.
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