Eating Healthy — Candy Bar Replacements
By Chris Brown
I admit, eating healthy is not an easy thing to do in this day and age. We live in a world of “processed this” and “chemical that”. It seems that convenience far out weighs the concern for being healthy.
But it doesn”t have to be that way. You can eat healthy, and not feel like you are missing anything. All we need is a little knowledge, and some planning.
Think about a candy bar for example. How many times in a week have we needed something to make it through the day? We think to ourselves, “I”ll just run to the vending machine and grab a candy bar!” Is that really the best choice for us? Is it really going to satisfy us? I don”t think so. We”ll end up regretting our decision just moments after eating a bar full of toxins and chemicals.
Instead of grabbing a candy bar, I found a great alternative. No, I am not going to try to tell you that a granola bar is just like a candy bar. While granola and similar bars are reasonable alternative, there are many other options - and many that are much more tasty, well balanced, and not so hard on your teeth.
The bars of which I speak are delicious and are often made with whole, raw foods, and/or Organic foods, and nothing else. They taste good, and they are healthy. These new bars come in many types and flavors, from a number of companies. Of course I can”t explain the amazing difference in taste and quality since the 1970′’s style health food, but to put it bluntly: it is a world apart.
Some brand examples are PranaBars, Larabars, Organic Food Bar, and BoomiBars, but there are others. Be careful though, there are plenty of imitators. The real test is to look at the ingredient list. If it contains anything you have never heard of, or sounds like something from high school chemistry, then you need to try a different brand.
One company makes a great tasting bar with only two ingredients (Cashews and Dates,) but it is common to see up to a dozen ingredients. And each and every ingredient is wholesome food. There is no need to settle for even a single ingredient that is a chemical nightmare.
These bars are not available at all stores. I have found them at most health food stores and some grocery stores. They cost more than a candy bar does. But anything that is “worth it” will cost more. And like I said earlier - your health is worth it! Seriously. It is far better to spend a little to get excellent food, than to spend even more to get a really nasty doctor visit later in life.
You might think it is just easier to go to the vending machine and grab that candy bar, right? Well, you might be correct. I admit, eating healthy does require a little planning. But in the long run - your health is worth it!
This is just one example of how anyone can eat healthy and not feel deprived. Most junk foods that you can think of have very healthy counterparts. The food bars often even take care to have a whole list of important health related features. Some of their advantages are: no added sugar, unprocessed, raw, enzyme active, whole, natural, non-GMO, gluten free, dairy free, soy free, vegan and Kosher - not to mention one of the most important: Organic. What can I say, they are a perfect snack!
So, what are you going to do the next time you are craving a candy bar? Instead of running to the vending machine to fill your body with chemicals; why not reach for a food bar that is healthy and good for you.
Healthy candy bars are just one part of our proper diet. You can explore some other great alternatives to the junk food with other articles in this series. As always, when cooking use the best ingredients you can afford. Buy organic whenever possible. Do your best to keep those nasty toxins out of your diet. Use raw and unprocessed whenever possible. Eat healthy, feel healthy, be healthy. Enjoy life.
About The Author
Chris Brown is a contributor at ChristianHomeBusinessToday.com, which helps people get started with Christian Home Based Businesses, or make the most of their existing businesses. Chris Brown writes on topics useful to Home Business owners (like eating healthy food made at home). See the latest articles at Christian Home Business Today.
