Meal Replacement Bars
When lunch is out of reach, an energy bar can be used on occasion. Adding a piece of fruit, some raw veggies, and a serving of yogurt or milk can help round out this quick, on-the-go meal. Read the nutrition label to find a bar that contains:
- About 200-300 calories
- 2.5 to 5 grams of fiber
- Less than 20 grams of sugar
- Less than 2.5 grams saturated fat and 0 grams trans fat
- About 30% of your RDA for vitamins and minerals (optional)
- Approximately 40% carbohydrates (20-30 grams), 30% protein (15-22 grams) and 30% fat (7-10 grams or less)
Examples of Meal Replacement Bars
- Balance Outdoor (Honey Almond): 200 calories, 3 grams fiber, 12 grams sugar, 21 grams carbs, 15 grams protein, 6 grams fat
- Balance Trail Mix (Cinnamon Oats & Honey): 210 calories, 3 grams fiber, 12 grams sugar, 23 grams carbs, 15 grams protein, 7 grams fat
- Clif Builder's Bar (all flavors): 270 calories, 3-4 grams fiber, 20 grams sugar, 30 grams carbs, 20 grams protein, 8 grams fat
- Promax Oat-Rageous (Cinnamon Raisin): 290 calories, 6 grams fiber, 17 grams sugar, 42 grams carbs, 21 grams protein, 5 grams fat
- Promax Oat-Rageous (Chocolate Coconut): 330 calories, 6 grams fiber, 18 grams sugar, 39 grams carbs, 20 grams protein, 11 grams fat
Afternoon Snack Bars
For your afternoon snack, be aware that many energy bars have a calorie level similar to candy bars. If you are watching your caloric intake (or trying to lose weight after baby arrives), it can be difficult to find a low-calorie bar that doesn't contain sugar alcohols (see "Cons" above). Eating half of an energy bar or choosing another type of snack might be a better idea for a snack. For pregnant women, energy bars are still better choices than candy bars because they contain added nutritional benefits.
Read the nutrition label to find a bar that contains:
- About 150-200 calories
- At least 1.5 grams of fiber
- Less than 15 grams of sugar
- Less than 2 grams saturated fat and 0 grams trans fat
- About 30% of your RDA for vitamins and minerals (optional)
- Approximately 40%-60% carbohydrates (15-30 grams), 20%-30% protein (7-15 grams) and 20%-30% fat (3-7 grams or less)
Examples of Snack Bars
- PowerBar Pria Bar: 110 calories, 3-4 grams fiber, 10 grams sugar, 16 grams carbs, 5 grams protein, 1 gram fat
- Luna Bar: 180 calories, 3 grams fiber, 11 grams sugar, 28 grams carbs, 10 grams protein, 3 grams fat
- Zoe's Bar (Heavenly Apple): 180 calories, 5 grams fiber, 10 grams sugar, 28 grams carbs, 8 grams protein, 5 grams fat
- Optimum Rebound Bar: 190 calories, 4 grams fiber, 20 grams sugar, 33 grams carbs, 10 grams protein, 4 grams fat
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