New products
Hamilton Spectator
Wed 04 Mar 2009
Page: G13
Section: Food
Byline: Linda Ricciardi
Source: The Hamilton Spectator
Nutribar has revamped its product and is introducing an enhanced formula for its meal replacement bars. They now have a source of fibre and omega-3 polyunsaturates.
Nutribar says the products are formulated to provide the body with the equivalent of a nutritionally balanced meal with fewer calories.
The bars are available in the pharmacy section of major retailers including Shoppers Drug Mart, Metro, Wal-Mart, Zellers and Pharma Plus.
Suggested retail prices range from $9.99 to $13.99 for a multi-pack, depending on retailer, and between $3.17 and $3.67 for an individual snack bar.
Approximate nutrition per 65-g serving of Milk Chocolate Peanut: 260 calories, 9 g fat, 19 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre
Comment: "This bar was a creamy smooth bar, satisfying and not too sweet."
Approximate nutrition per 65-g serving of Chocolate Fudge: 260 calories, 8 g fat, 13 g protein, 34 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre
Comment: "Rich and filling, covered in a smooth chocolate coating."
Approximate nutrition per 30-g serving of Chocolate Brownie: 100 calories, 3 g fat, 3 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 2 g fibre
Comment: "This is your 100-calorie snack brownie."
by Linda Ricciardi, 905-526-3228 or lricciardi@thespec.com
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Vitals
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Page: C1
Section: Real Life
Byline: Compiled by Michelle Magnan
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Old Bar, New Look
Product - You've probably seen Nutribar meal replacement bars around before; they've been on the market for more than 20 years.
Maybe that's why Nutribar decided to shake things up a bit by adding inulin, which is a dietary fibre, and omega-3 fatty acids to the bars.
The fibre content, which comes in at about two grams per bar, isn't all that stellar. But the 19 grams of protein should help keep the hunger pangs at bay.
As for taste?
Real Life testers tried a couple of the bars and the reviews were mixed.
The Cranberry Crunch bar was so dry that one reviewer advised "that you should drink it with a glass of water at your side."
The Chocolate Brownie bar fared better: "It tastes like a diet bar," said the tester, "but a good one."
Nutribars are available for a suggested retail price of $3.17 to $3.67 at major retailers, such as Wal-Mart and Shoppers Drug Mart.
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Nadeen Boman skips rope, but she doesn’t skip meals – not if she can help it. The no-nonsense co-host of Slice Network’s reality TV shows Bulging Brides and The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp knows what kind of havoc is wreaked on the body when regularly scheduled nourishment is nixed. “Skipping meals is the worst thing you can do,” Boman, 32, tells Sun Media. “Your blood sugar’s dropping, your body’s going into starvation mode, and the next thing you know, you’re gaining weight.” Common knowledge, right? Surely all our moms have warned us that chow time is not to be eschewed. It’s right up there with swimming immediately after eating and running with scissors. But that doesn’t mean the sage advice is being followed. A new Harris-Decima survey commissioned by Nutribar reveals that 55% of
Nationally, the most popular reasons cited are a lack of time to prepare meals (29%), eating on the run (21%) and the rising cost of healthy food in the present economic climate (18%). Boman, a celebrity trainer and nutrition coach who practices what she preaches, says preparation is the key ingredient. “Plan ahead. Have a meal plan at the start of the week and you don’t have to think about it,” she explains, suggesting meals can be prepared in advance on a schedule “that works for your lifestyle,” whether it’s once a day or once a week. “If they have something that’s written down that they can refer to, then there’s less chance of deviating from it.” When all else fails, it doesn’t hurt to have a meal replacement bar handy at work, in your car or in your purse, advises Boman – a Nutribar spokeswoman. “It’s like having a chicken breast, broccoli and a potato or whatever. It’s balance for you when you’re in that place where inevitably we all are where we just don’t have time to eat properly,” she says. “Ideally, we want to be eating fresh fruits and vegetables 24-7, but we know that that’s just not realistic.” The Harris-Decima survery, conducted last month, also found that one in three Canadian women are not happy with their body image. “Muffin tops, thunder thighs, junk in the trunk and flabby arms” were all referenced as sore spots. And, according to the poll that queried a representative sample of more than 1,000 women across the country, one in four had admitted to dieting within the last year. Dismal numbers, indeed. But there’s no need to lose all hope. Just look at Boman. She has devoted her life to health and fitness, but even she isn’t perfect. At five-foot-two, the raven-haired TV star – who weighs about 120 pounds on a good day – says her weight has been known to go up and down by more than a couple pounds. “My weight fluctuates. I think that’s important for people to realize,” notes the “It’s OK. Don’t go onto the scale every day and be like, ‘Oh my God, I’m three pounds heavier today.’ It’s going to fluctuate up and down. We spend too much of our lives obsessing over the scale. It’s just a number.” Boman prefers to gauge her fitness by how she feels. And she feels great when she’s eating right most of the time and pumping iron at least three times a week. Her hour-long workouts are intense, with minimal rest. “So you’ve got the best of both worlds – your heart rate’s up and you’re doing muscular endurance and strength,” she explains. On other days, she throws in outdoor activities such as snowboarding, snowshoeing or hiking, as well as the occasional run. “Muscle weighs more than fat. Muscle takes up less room on the body,” she says. “So as long as you’re fit and you’re firm and you’re energized and healthy and not getting injuries, it doesn’t matter how much you weigh.” So skip the scale, but don’t skip meals. Visit nadeenboman.com. Cary Castagna is a certified personal trainer through Can-Fit-Pro. If you have a story for Keeping Fit, e-mail Nadeen’s tips: 1) Eat three meals and two snacks a day. Our body needs to be fuelled regularly and we need to eat fruits and vegetables and lean proteins. 2) Drink water. When we don’t drink enough water, our body tells us in different ways. That includes headaches, difficulty concentrating and a general lack of energy. As soon as you’re feeling thirsty, you’re already dehydrated. 3) Build muscle through resistance training. The more muscle you have, the higher your metabolic rate – and the more calories you’ll burn. |
Lack of time takes bite out of good nutrition habits
One in three (36%) are not entirely happy with their body image, citing the above as their top problem areas, reveals a Harris Decima survey commissioned by Nutribar. The gamut ranges from coast to coast, with only half of B.C. (53%) women pleased, while in
Nutrition Savvy
When it comes to nutrition however, women are well versed with 92% aware of
“Skipping meals can lead to low blood sugar causing sudden hunger pangs,” says nutritionist and Nutribar spokesperson Nadeen Boman. “Women pressed for time should consider a meal replacement like Nutribar which contains the appropriate balance of protein, carbohydrates, and fat as well as vitamins and minerals you would expect from a complete meal as mandated by Health
Obstacles to Embracing Good Nutrition
Canadian women lead busy lives and are on the go with the biggest obstacle to eating healthy being a lack of time to prepare meals (29%) followed by eating on the run
(21%). With the present economic climate many women are finding the cost of healthy food a barrier (18%) with price being a top concern in Atlantic Canada (29%) and B.C. (21%). Rounding out the list is the constant struggle to avoid temptation of easy access to cheap, fast food (13%).
Battling the Bulge
One in four women has taken to dieting in the last year with the 18-24 age group skewing the highest (31%).
“There are many ways in which women can manage their weight and adhere to great nutrition,” added Boman. “When on the go, choose a meal replacement bar like Nutribar which contains balanced nutrition and sufficient calories unlike other protein, energy and nutritional supplement bars.”
About Nutribar
Nutribar shakes have been available in
About Nadeen Boman
Nadeen Boman is a nutrition coach, certified personal trainer and the no-nonsense co-host of Slice Network's reality TV shows 'Bulging Brides' and 'The Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp'. Nadeen's passion for the health and fitness industry developed after taking personal training to relieve the stress and monotony of her desk job. On seeing and feeling the results she subsequently left her position and pursued a career helping others make healthy changes to their life. Nadeen went onto create her own fitness boot camp series and work as a private fitness consultant before being cast for the shows. Nadeen's goal is to empower people to look and feel their best through fitness and nutrition coaching.
About the Survey
The survey was conducted by Harris/Decima between January 8 and January 18th, 2009 via a national omnibus telephone survey among a representative sample of 1,022 Canadian women. The margin of error is +/-3.1%.
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For more information, an interview with Nadeen Boman and full survey results contact:
Olga Petrycki olga@punchcanada.com 416-360-6522 x226
or Danna Barak danna@punchcanada.com 416-360-6522 x240
