Nature Valley Crunchy Canadian Maple Syrup Cereal Bars 42g (Pack of 18 x 2 bars)

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Inactive - Do very little exercise, going for the occasional walk (moderate pace, low intensity). Spend majority of leisure time doing activities such as watching TV, playing computer games, on the internet, reading, cooking, driving, general household chores. Moderate - On your feet for much of the day, either standing or occasional slow paced walking. Typical jobs: shop assistant, teacher, chef/cook, bar worker, engineer. Most of the bars also contain palm oil and shea vegetable fats. Palm oil has been in the news recently due to concerns about the impact of palm oil production on the environment, which might be an ethical decision for some people who chose not to consume products which contain palm oil. Calories in Nature Valley bars Crunchy Bars – a sweet option with natural flavours of honey, nuts, maple syrup, almonds and berries. There is also a more indulgent alternative which features a choice of dark chocolate or peanut butter.

Heavy - Active for much of the day, walking non-stop and carrying objects. Typical jobs: hospital/ward nurse, waitressing in a busy restaurant, cleaner, porter, labourer/construction worker, gardener, farm worker. Leisure Activity Level Nature Valley bars don’t contain any artificial colours, flavours or preservatives but they do contain refined sugar and oils. Light - Have a job that involves long periods of sitting (office-based / driving) or are home-based and sitting for much of the day. Typical jobs: office worker, sales rep, bus/taxi/lorry driver. Some of these bars are suitable for vegans. However, some of the bars contain honey which many vegans do not accept as a vegan-based food, as it produced by bees. Do Nature Valley bars contain gluten?

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The Oats & Honey Crunchy bar has 7.2g of fat of which 1.1g is saturated fat, which would be the best choice for anyone wanting to reduce their fat intake. The main ingredient, which forms up to 59% of the Nature Valley Crunchy bar, is wholegrain rolled oats. Wholegrain rolled oats are a source of plant-based protein and provide a good source of fibre, making the choice of oats a healthy and filling option. With many of the bars formed from ingredients such as honey, rolled oats, nuts, chocolate chips and coconut, the nutritional values can vary vastly. Whilst they provide a beneficial source of fibre and protein, they do also contain sugar and fats which need to be consumed in moderation. In this section of our review, we look at the nutrition values of the Nature Valley ranges. Carb count There are four main bar types to choose from, each having a slightly different set of ingredients to cater for different tastes: If you are gluten intolerant, then you should only consume the Protein Bar range, which the Nature Valley states are their gluten-free choice. So, just how healthy are Nature Valley bars?

Nature has been our inspiration since 1975. That’s why all our bars are made with great tasting ingredients like oats and honey. So whether you’re hiking through the forest or cycling the countryside, experience life the Nature Valley™ way! Nut Butter Biscuits – More of a Hob-Nob style biscuit than a traditional granola bar. Nut butter is created by blending almonds into a smooth paste and offers cholesterol-fighting properties.As with any food, moderation is key, there is no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy a Nature Valley bar occasionally as part of a healthy, balanced diet – but are probably best avoided if you are looking to reduce your weight. If a product has ‘nature’ in the title, is easy to believe it will be good for you. But that is not always the case. The bar does have its benefits with the Protein bar range scoring highly for protein and the Almond Nut Butter range providing a better option than the bars containing peanuts. Another plus point is the use of wholegrains for the base of the Crunchy range which provide fibre. Moderately active - Do light to moderate intensity exercise 3-4 times a week. E.g. going to the gym / swimming / cycling / horse riding / dance classes / playing golf. Daily dog walking (brisk pace, twice a day).

Fibre is key to maintaining a healthy digestive system. The government guidelines state that an average adult should consume 30g of fibre daily. Most adults, however, eat much less than this. If you want to increase the amount of fibre in your diet, the Nature Valley Protein bar in coconut and almond flavour is your best choice, with 5.1g of fibre per bar coming from the use of the wholegrain rolled oats. Good fat vs bad fat

Canadian Maple Syrup – Crunchy cereal bars made with whole grain rolled oats and Canadian maple syrup. Oats & Dark Chocolate – Crunchy cereal bars made with whole grain rolled oats and dark chocolate pieces. Oats & Honey – Crunchy cereal bars made with whole grain rolled oats and honey.

The Sweet and Salty Nut bars are unfortunately high in fructose corn syrup and use palm kernel oil which is a processed saturated fat.