YMCAHealthy Living Magazine Summer 2022-23 | Page 19

Muesli Bar Recommendations
If you ’ re feeling overwhelmed , here are some of our favourite muesli bar suggestions for school lunch boxes .
How to choose A Healthier muesli Bar
Nutrition Information
Quantity Per Serving
Quality Per 100g
Energy Protein Fat , total
< 10 g
- saturated
< 3 g
Carbohydrate - sugar
≤ 3 g
Dietary Fibre
≥3 g
Sodium
Can be higher if coming from nuts and / or seeds
If higher , check the ingredients to see whether they ’ re natural or added
Ingredients : Wholegrain ....
Wholegrains listed as the first ingredient

WHOLEGRAINS , AS THEIR NAME IMPLIES , ARE LESS PROCESSED AND MORE NUTRIENT-RICH THAN REFINED GRAINS , PROVIDING YOU WITH LONGER- LASTING ENERGY .

Summary
Just because a product is marketed as a ‘ muesli bar ’ doesn ’ t mean it ’ s necessarily a healthy snack . Be aware that some muesli bars are discretionary foods in disguise and can be high in saturated fat and added sugars . Pop on your detective hat , screenshot this guide to keep on hand and choose with confidence .
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