references
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: Closing America's Fiber Intake Gap
USDA: 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
Nutrients: Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Glycemic Response of Isomaltooligosaccharides in Healthy Adults
Look for bar brands that are high in fiber and low in sugar and additives.
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While choosing a fiber bar can help you meet your daily needs, getting fiber from a granola bar shouldn’t replace the fiber you get from whole foods.
It’s important not to just look at the fiber contents in fiber bars. “Try to keep the fiber bar’s total profile in mind. Some high-fiber foods could also be high in sugar, sodium or calories, and therefore, not as valuable to you,” says Taub-Dix.
KIND's chocolatey bar is low in sugar and high in fiber.
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You'll get plant-based omega-3 fats in this cherry snack bar.
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For a one-two punch of fiber and protein, opt for this crispy lemon bar.
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RXBAR packs in egg whites for protein and sweetens its bar with low-glycemic dates.
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Skip the sugary dessert and opt for this calorie-friendly bar.
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KIND makes fall flavors (and fiber) a thing all year-round.
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American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine: Closing America's Fiber Intake Gap
USDA: 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines
Nutrients: Gastrointestinal Tolerance and Glycemic Response of Isomaltooligosaccharides in Healthy Adults