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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Hi, I live in Calgary and for the last few weeks I have been having a difficult time finding Nutrubar Snacks on the store shelf and at most retailers...is there a shortage???
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