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10/09/2012

Mojo Bar Review

Mojo Bar
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Sticky-gooey, of quite substantial size, with great consistency and an AWESOME blend of lots of almonds, peanuts, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, pretzel sticks, sweet raisins, and smooth dark chocolate chips. Chewy (Rice Krispy-like tear-apart consistency), but with a crunch; sweet and salty -- a very filling snack and great source of healthy fat: 8g fat (zero trans-, and only 1.5g saturated) with 7g protein and 2g fiber. Also, unlike many other "healthy"/"nutrition" snack bars, includes potassium, vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium. If you're sensitive to them, perhaps you'd prefer less sugar (12g) or sodium (220g), but, overall, a real treat.

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6/24/2012

Clif C Bar, Apple, Pack of 12 Review

Clif C Bar, Apple, Pack of 12
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I have been looking for my beloved Clif Nectar bars for the last few months as they have been unavailable in stores. When I found these I realized they must have phased out the nectar bars and be replacing them with these. I tried the raspberry with high hopes as it is the only one of the new bars without added sugar. It was just gross. It was sickeningly sweet and did not have a well-developed raspberry flavor. I could not even finish the bar. I handed it to my daughter to try and after one bite and a grimace, she decided to throw the rest away. It is so disappointing that Clif has decided to phase out a wonderful, tasty, not too sweet bar that was healthy with the nectar bars, just fruit and nuts, and replace it with these super-sweet, no flavor bars. This is a major step down in quality for the brand. I will only be buying Larabars from now on.

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2/29/2012

Clif Bar Builder's Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars, (Pack of 12) Review

Clif Bar Builder's Bar, Chocolate Mint, 2.4-Ounce Bars, (Pack of 12)
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...the only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars is because it uses soy protein instead of whey protein. Whey is supposed to be the best type of protein available, much more easily absorbed in the human body.
However I am happy to report that I've never experienced stomach upset or any other problems from eating these bars, so maybe my digestive system is better than most. I HAVE had a few issues (gas and bloating) from eating a meal with a lot of soy products, notably tofu, so I know the rap on soy is not unjustified.
Otherwise, I highly recommend this bar. I eat it after lifting weights at the gym, it ties me over for a good hour or two before I have a normal meal, which can be of a slightly smaller size at that point. Tastes infinitely better than MetRx, Powerbar Protein Plus, Myoplex Deluxe (yuck! by far the grossest). Only Detour protein bars can compete with this bar taste-wise, but Detour seems more suited for someone on a low-carb regimen whereas this Builder's Bar is more balanced between protein and carbs. Of course the fact that it's mostly organic and doesn't have the dreaded high fructose corn syrup is wonderful.
btw, you can get these cheaper in the 24 pack at a Sam's Club or Costco, though they only have two flavors, Peanut Butter and Chocolate.

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If you want to get more protein in your diet, but you don't want to sacrifice the benefits of all-natural ingredients or great taste, then the Clif Builder's Bar is the perfect choice for you. With 20 grams of 100% natural protein from soy and nuts, and with no trans fats or hydrogenated oils, this dipped double-decker bar is delicious and nutritious. When it's chocolate and protein you need, this is the bar you want.

Natural Protein? Naturally! Protein comes from both plants and animals, but not all protein is created equally. The protein found in Clif Builder's Bars is free of antibiotics, hormones and genetic modifications, giving you a valuable investment in your total body health.
So while an extra lean top sirloin steak or an organic chicken breast are great sources of protein, it's not always convenient to throw those in your briefcase or gym bag. That's why it's helpful to have a Clif Builder's Bar on hand as a portable source of great-tasting natural protein that has ingredients you know and trust.
Make Protein Work Harder For You Staying healthy boils down to two simple ingredients: regular exercise and proper nutrition. Being active and eating healthy foods are no-brainers, but all too often people overlook the importance of getting enough protein in their diets. Virtually every part of your body needs protein to stay healthy, and when you work out, you especially need protein because your body is breaking down and repairing tissue.
The best time to grab a Clif Builder's Bar is within 30 minutes of completing a workout or competition--the protein helps your muscles recover quickly and gets you ready for the next training session. More protein also helps your body repair cuts, wounds, strains, stress fractures, broken bones, and other problems, which shortens the time you'll be on the sideline.
Build Your Brain with Clif Builder's Have a big meeting coming up? Need to write a report? Grab a Clif Builder's Bar and get the brain boost you need to make it through. The protein in the bar helps keep your brain working properly. Brain cells talk to each other via messengers that are made up of amino acids, the building blocks of protein. Therefore, what you eat affects which neurons will be firing, and that in turn affects whether you'll feel energized or sluggish.


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2/16/2012

PowerBar Pure and Simple Energy Bars, 1.23-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15) Review

PowerBar Pure and Simple Energy Bars, 1.23-Ounce Bars (Pack of 15)
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These bars are really good. Not too bad for you, great taste, texture is nice and chewy. Flavor is delicious, peanut butter, YUM. And yes they give you a good burst of energy.


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PowerBar Pure and Simple Energy is a great tasting, all-natural energy bar made from wholesome ingredients that your active body craves. With no high fructose corn syrup, trans fat, or articial anything, it's PowerBar energy, pure and simple

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1/27/2012

Clif Shot Energy Gel 1.1 Ounce Packets (Pack of 24) Review

Clif Shot Energy Gel 1.1 Ounce Packets (Pack of 24)
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I started off with the Mocha gels, whose taste I loved but the caffeine was too much for me, started to feel kind of light-headed and dehydrated. I typically drink just one cup of black tea in the morning each day, which gets me through the whole day, so you can see how sensitive my body is with caffeine.
So I switched over to the uncaffeinated Chocolate version (Amazon's listing of ALL these flavors being caffeinated is flat wrong, just go to the Cliff Blok Gel website to verify) and have been extremely happy. Delicious taste, zero stomach problems, and carries me through my long 2-3 hour runs, during which I'd suck down one of these babies about every 45 minutes. It's true that they go down a little easier with a few mouthful of water, but even without the liquids, they are far from bad tasting!

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1/08/2012

Luna Protein Cookie Dough, 12-count Box Review

Luna Protein Cookie Dough, 12-count Box
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This protein bar is small and only 180 calories. It's a soft cookie dough covered with a chocolate coating. Inside it has little chocolate chips throughout. It also has a salty bite to it, which was surprising. I thought it would be strictly sweet and the salt was a nice change. It still has that protein bar taste, but overall I think it tastes better than most protein bars. I didn't find it to be filling, but it makes a nice snack. I also like that it has more natural ingredients and no corn syrup.

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12/25/2011

Clif Bar Energy Bars Review

Clif Bar Energy Bars
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Clif Bars are high-density energy bars, designed to replace the fuel your body needs during demanding workouts. I use them during adventure racing, mountain climbing, and kayaking. They are excellent compared to all the other "power" type bars that are available. These are not "healthy snacks" for couch potatoes to smack on while watching TV. Do that and it'll end up on your butt! Used for the intended purpose, and when purchased fresh, these deserve the 5-star rating I've given.
I buy the variety pack at my local [...], and the price is lower than Amazon's gold box special price. The other advantage of purchasing food in a brick and mortar store is that you can verify the product expiration date. Several reviewers complained about this product being stale and/or out-dated. I've purchased other food products from Amazon and have also noted they are pushing close to the expiration date, meaning that one needs to consume a case of food within a week or two before it expires. Buyer beware.


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12/16/2011

Clif Kid ZBar, Chocolate Brownie, Pack of 18 Review

Clif Kid ZBar, Chocolate Brownie, Pack of 18
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We purchased a variety pack of Clif zbars from sams for 18.99. Our kids liked all of them but LOVED the chocolate brownie ones. They are made with much better ingredients than the standard bar. Would recommend them...plus great price.

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12/12/2011

Clif Bar Mini Energy Bars, Variety Pack 18 ea Review

Clif Bar Mini Energy Bars, Variety Pack 18 ea
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I ended up picking these up at a local health food store. Then I purchased the other variety pack, which had Chocolate Brownie, Chocolate Chip and Crunchy Peanut Butter. I had low expectations of this set due to the Oatmeal Raisin/Blueberry Crisp mini bars. Neither sounded particularly appetizing.
Well, I type this morning a changed man. The two mini bars I suspected would be the worst flavors were the best, while my wife and I agree that the Chocolate Brownie borders on inedible.
We pack lunches every day as part of a budget/weight-loss plan (thus, the mini bars), and on days I include a Blueberry Crisp mini Clif Bar, I am generally in a good mood and looking forward to lunch.
Perhaps I've said too much. Suffice it to say, I highly recommend this set of bars over http://www.amazon.com/Clif-Bar-Variety-Chocolate-Brownie/dp/B001GAOHFC/ref=pd_sim_hpc_2
Oh, and my 9 year old recommends them, too.

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8/01/2011

Protein Diet Bars, 15 bars Review

Protein Diet Bars, 15 bars
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High points of these bars:
-Very high ratio of protein to calories
-Very low saturated fat compared to other protein bars,
-Next to no sugars
-Taste (see below)
Given those three, it's really hard for me to complain about the taste. Does it taste like a Snickers bar? No. Does it taste bad? Absolutely not.
If you're comparing the taste of these bars to high calorie protein bars with a lot of sugar and saturated fat, I suppose these don't taste as good, but if you're shopping for protein bars, most likely you'll be better served by something with the nutritional content of Optimum Nutrition's bars. These protein bars are for the person who wants to add extra protein to their diet with a minimal amount of additional calories. If you are looking for a bar with maximum calories to support rapid weight gain, these probably are not the best bar for you.
Flavor comments:
I've tried chocolate peanut butter, chocolate truffle, and toasted coconut, and I found all pleasant, but in order, I found the coconut the best (if you like coconut), followed by peanut butter, and then the chocolate truffle. I will order all of them again, but find myself eating more of the first two than the last.
Results:
Using these bars (1-2 per day) in combination with Optimum Nutrition's 100% whey protein and a fairly rigorous exercise routine (P90x for those of you familiar with it), I've put on about 10 lbs of muscle in 6 months and completely changed the look of my body (shred a lot of fat and revealed the six-pack I'd been seeking my whole life). Obviously the exercise is more important than the protein bars I've been eating, but I find these bars make for an excellent between meal snack to keep my metabolism burning all day long. I keep a stock of these in the cupboard at all times and highly recommend them.

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