I eat one regularly. An excellent source of protein with low sugar content, much less than most energy bars in the market.
A recent concern has appeared with the new scientific (NATURE, Jan.2018) evidence showing a strong correlation between the use of TREHALOSA (a sugar supplement) in processed foods, and the emergence of a specially virulent and antibiotic resistant strain of C. difficile - a gut bacteria capable of producing severe illness and even potentially death- in the gut of those who consume food processed with this sugar.
It would be appropriate for the manufacturer to make a statement or disclaimer regarding the presence (or not) of this sugar in these bars.
If you are pre diabetic, diabetic, or just want to watch your sugar intake with an all natural product, you should check this out. Not all of their bars are low sugar...and i don't believe in sugar substitutes...but this one is. 1 bar has 15g of relatively healthy fats, 6g of protein, and 16g of carbs, with 7g from dietary fiber and only 5g of sugar for the entire bar. Sodium is a modest 125 mg. Now if you have nut allergies read no further. That being said, this bar is delicious and has a low glycemic index and a total of 200 calories. It is gluten free, non goo, and has no sugar alcohols. The taste is spectacular and for someone who has managed his A1C from 9.8 to 6.0 with diet alone and only modest exercise, take it from me that this is a treat. Just don't do more than one a day if you are managing your carbs/sugar. I mostly do dark chocolate and found two on amazon...highly rated and low sugar as well...that is my staple for dessert ... about 1/5th a bar or one run of tabs...but I am working this bar in on occasion and really like it.
I dislike every snack/protein/granola bar I've ever tried, and I've tried a lot of them. They are either two sweet, taste weird, or end up upsetting my stomach. I've tried various flavors of KIND bars, too, and I didn't really like them. That is, until I received one of these dark chocolate nuts and sea salt KIND bars as a sample, and I have now gone through 4 boxes.
Yes, FOUR boxes. The flavor is outstanding, the ingredients are clean, the carbs are low, it doesn't upset my GI tract, and it really curbs my hunger for several hours. Fantastic product.
I will have to agree with all of the other reviews that say these things are DELICIOUS!!! Absolutely love these!
I am on a restricted low FODMAP diet (medical reasons) and these fit the bill beautifully for a light snack. I used to love other big name "survival bars" but can no longer eat them due to some of the ingredients. These have become my new snack and addition to my various "go bags" and "EDC bags". I will say that I do wish there was some kind of "non-meltable", edible coating over the chocolate to prevent it from melting all over the inside of the package.
Of note, if you have a requirement to follow a low FODMAP diet, you MUST do trial and error "testing" of foods to see what foods have a negative effect on you. Just because a food is okay for one FODMAP follower does not mean it will work on another. Everyone is different in what they can tolerate. Bottom line, TEST foods in small portions over several days (if able) before spending a lot of money buying a lot of any kind of food!
If you can tolerate all of the ingredients in these bars, though, these are excellent!
My favorite bars. I have a very sensitive stomach (I’m not gluten allergic or lactose intolerant or any of those other sensitivities). I just bloat really badly, get nauseous, go potty a few times or even throw up when I eat processed or fast food. They’re just not for me. But these bars. My lord, these bars. My absolute favorite & the only bars I can eat & not blow up or get a distended stomach or discomfort. Granted, I tend to eat too many at once & that however earns me time on the potty. Would definitely recommend for any sensitive stomach people out there.
Be warned however, eating too much for too long might cloy you. At least it did me.
Feature Product
- Contains 12 - 1.4oz Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt KIND Bars
- Our best-selling bar is a simple blend of Brazilian sea salt sprinkled over whole nuts and drizzled with dark chocolate.
- With 5g of sugar, it's a satisfying, nutty snack that only seems indulgent.
- Gluten free, Non GMO, 0g Trans Fat, Kosher
- Low glycemic index, low sodium, good source of fiber
Description
These bars are where our journey started and it was simple: whole ingredients like nuts, mixed with fruits and spices bound together with honey.
Um, yes 😁.
They are boooooomb. Lots of calories, but all things considered they have a low glycemic impact. By far my favorite KIND bar is the coconut / dark chocolate. If you like the taste of Mounds chocolate bars - you'll be a huge fan of these. Plus, they are a much healthier and tastier alternative. Give them a shot... You'll be happy that you did!
I love chocolate - plain and simple. But I am trying to cut back on sugars, bad fats, salt. These make a nice snack - in moderation - because they are 200 calories in each 40g bar. Coincidentally, I just had one as my evening snack before I saw that I needed to write a review. They're a nice way to satisfy my sweet tooth (which is getting to be less each day) and enjoy at the end of my day.
This is great for people like me who absolutely detest nut/granola bars with fruit in them. It's saltier than I had expected but will probably come off as bland if you're looking for something that actually tastes like chocolate. It leaves something to be desired - maybe if there were more chocolate or the chocolate were sweeter? That would require a nutritional compromise however, so I guess it depends on what you're looking for. Nonetheless, this is a quality product that can satisfy a snack craving without guilt. If you don't agree, then go shove it with a Snickers bar.
These are the best tasting Nut/Healthy/Granola Bar out there. As good or better than candy. That is because these bars are essentially wonderful things like high quality nuts, chocolate, salt, etc,, all "glued" together with a thin sugar coating. The only issue is price, and perhaps calories. But what are you going to do? The calories come with the nuts, and you do get some high quality healthy protein. Basically, if you are health conscious, just got your tax refund check, and want to treat yourself to something better than candy - these are your best bet.
I love these bars! Not overly sweet, really crunchy. My dark secret: I put the mini coffee pot next to my bed. That's going superbly, why did I not do this years ago? The smell of brewing coffee verses bleeping alarm clock, hmmmm... Then I added this box of KIND bars to the nightstand - and my life is complete. Mornings are so great. Alarm clock in garbage. I sit up to the smell of coffee, munch on a half a bar while reading and drinking my lovely, soothing, awakening java, and still have an appetite for breakfast w/o feeling like I'm starving making it. These will be a regular Amazon order from now on. Have to get some of the other flavors, love the caramel also.
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