Nutrition··6 min read
The Protein Bar Scam: Why Most "Health" Bars Are Candy Bars
Most protein bars are just glorified candy bars. Learn how to tell the difference between real nutrition and marketing scams.
Walk into any grocery store and you'll see an entire aisle of products promising lean protein, clean energy, and optimal health. Protein bars have become a $7 billion industry built on the perception that they're a healthy alternative to candy bars.
Uncover the truth about bars
Scan your protein bar to see if it's actually healthy or just a candy bar.
The Ingredient Reality Check
Many bars contain soy protein isolate extracted with hexane, and are loaded with sugar alcohols that cause digestive distress.