Whether you’re running, hiking, cycling or bike touring — all endurance exercise burns through a LOT of energy and nutrients.
Energy bars are a quick, easy and nourishing way to re-fuel during endurance activities. But with so many options out there, how do you select the right energy bar for you? As a nutritionist and long-time endurance athlete, I know how important it is to fuel properly so we can feel and perform our best.
That’s why today I’m sharing the 3 aspects I consider when selecting the best bar for my needs. Check out the video below to get the scoop.
The three key aspects I look at when selecting an energy bar are:
- Macronutrient Ratio
- Ingredients
- Additional Vitamins & Minerals
You can learn more about each of these in the above video.
And to help you really understand energy bars, I’m going to be taking it a step further and analyzing the nutrition and ingredients of 5 popular bars in next week’s video. So stay tuned for that!
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