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While Aristo bars are not bad for the price, they could be a bit more exciting to stand out from the crowd. They are not the most nutritional bars, but do offer some good nuts, omega-3 fatty acids, and grains. They are slightly sweet from the cane sugar, brown rice syrup and fruits — and the crunchy crisp rice is a nice addition. The bars are relatively low in calories compared to other bars and low in protein. If you want a healthy snack with extra omega-3 fatty acids, then you might consider this product.
Manufacturer’s Description
Aristo nutrition bars are delicious tasting, all natural and highly organic foods, formulated by nutrition experts.
- no high fructose corn syrup or sugar alcohols
- low glycemic (suitable for most diabetics)
- no trans fats
- low calories (2-3 Weight Watchers points)
- low sodium
- good source of dietary fiber
- wheat gluten free
Superfruit Antioxidants derived from Acai, Goji and Pomegranate help maintain cell function which supports healthy aging, strengthens the immune system and promotes good health.
Products in This Line
Acai Berry & Blueberry
Acai Berry & Lime
Pomegranate & Cranberry
Aristo Wellness Bar Goji Berry & Orange
Taste
This bar, while it does not taste bad, does not stand out from the pack in terms of flavor. None of the flavors are strong or particularly alluring, and it’s not very sweet…and slightly sour. The texture is nice, with a little crunchiness from the crisp rice. That’s nice.
Where to Buy
Online on manufacturer’s site
Ralphs, meijer, The Vitamin Shoppe, Price Choppe, Hannaford, H.E.B, Earth Fare, Chamberlin’s Natural Foods, Akin’s Natural Food, The Heath Shoppes and Kings Supermarkets.
Nutritional Facts
Ingredients: Organic rolled oats, organic brown rice syrup, water, crisp rice (brown rice flour, rice flour), chocolate coating (sugar, palm kernel oil, cocoa powder, whey powder, nonfat dry milk, soy lecithin, natural flavor), dry roasted peanuts, Thompson seedless raisins, plant sterol esters, gum arabic, organic evaporated cane juice, fish oil from anchovy & sardine, sunflower oil, roasted diced almonds, milk mineral complex, natural flavors, goji powder, glycerin, honey, refined sea salt, natural tocopherols (vitamin E) added to preserve freshness.
Proteins: 3g
Carbs: 22g
Calories: 130
Pros
This makes a decent low-calorie snack bar for a decent price and gives you some good Omega-3s.
Cons
Not the best tasting or most nutritional bar on the market and the flavor is a bit un-inspiring.
Price
37g (1.30 oz)
Price per bar = $1.67
Serving size = 37g
Price per serving = $1.67
Price per gram = $0.05
The manufacturer’s site has a better price for a box with 12 or 36 bars.
June 21st, 2009
I’ve heard about eating sweets and losing weight; but to be honest, I never completely believed it. I know that the concept is to curb your appetite with a filling snack that has very few calories, but I wondered if the concept really works. Now with these VitaTops cookies I think it may be possible. The cookies are very low in calories and after eating one, I felt super satisfied for a couple of hours. It is a smart snack for any occasion, sugar-free and great tasting.
The Vitalicious brand has several vital and delicious choices for healthy, low-calorie snacking…such as VitaMuffins, VitaMix, VitaCake and VitaBrownies. The muffins have plenty of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals and is a great meal replacement or snack food for kids…and you can even get the mix and bake them yourself, saving plenty. Just be aware that the muffins contain wheat, eggs, gluten and nuts, in case of allergies.
Overall, these are great dieting products that don’t cost too much and offer decent nutrition and appetite control.
NOTE: You can find a discount coupon for VitaTops and VitaMuffins on our Coupons Page.
Manufacturer’s Description
No time for your vitamin-fortified cereal this morning? Tired of chewing yet another granola bar, but still want your vitamins, minerals and 5-6g fiber with very little fat?
VitaTop™ 100 calorie muffin tops have all of the healthy benefits of our delicious VitaMuffin™ - now even more convenient to carry and eat on-the-run. The VitaTop™, a “one-hand” satisfying snack food with the portability of an energy or granola bar, is easy to eat anywhere, anytime. At your desk or on the road, these handy muffin tops fit conveniently into a purse, briefcase, work out bag, backpack and lunchbox.
Products in This Line
Double Chocolate Dream
Deep Chocolate
Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip
Chocolate Fig
Blue Bran
AppleBerry
MultiBran
Golden Corn
CranBran
Triple Chocolate Chunk
Dark Chocolate Pomegranate
Taste
The muffin has a good taste. It’s not sugary but it’s sweet. The banana flavor is lacking a bit, but you can notice the cinnamon and the whole wheat flakes. If you are looking for a healthy not sugary muffin, you can look for this one without guilt.
Where to Buy
Online at manufacturer’s site
Stores like: King Soopers, Vons, Safeway, Pavillions, Tom Thumb, Lowes Foods, D’Agostino, Jewel-Osco, Farm Fresh, Big Y, Randalls, Genuardi’s, Kroger, Sweet Bay, Smoothie King, Food Town, Stop& Shop, Whole Foods, Bashas, etc.
Nutritional Facts
Ingredients: Water, whole wheat flour, maltitol, egg whites, walnuts, erythritol, soy fiber, oat fiber, wheat gluten, inulin, wheat protein isolate, banana puree, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, potassium bicarbonate), soy flour, fruitrim (grapejuice, brown rice syrup), natural flavor, isolated soy protein, lecithin, cinnamon, xanthan gum, sea salt, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, folic acid, iron, biotin, zinc. CONTAINS EGG, SOY, WHEAT
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Proteins: 5g
Carbs: 21g
Calories: 90
Pros
VitaTops are a healthy snack, with plenty of protein, fiber, and vitamins, while being low in calories. Plus, the price is not too high.
Cons
You should avoid this product if you are allergic to wheat, soy, egg, nuts or dry berries.
Price
Cookie = 55g
Price per cookie = $1.50
Serving Size = 55g
Price per serving = $1.50
Price per Gram = $0.028
The Manufacturer’s site offers a box with 12 muffins for $16.00.
June 7th, 2009
The Prana Bar is delicious and healthy, made with organic ingredients and is 77% raw organic foods. Prana Bar is organic, gluten free, vegan and All natural and specializes in enzymes, which help the digestive system absorb food nutrients. Prana will also increase energy from acai powder, which is also a powerful antioxidant with high nutritional potential. The ingredients are quite simple, which is very good in my book. Instead of sugar, this bar has organic agave nectar and organic date paste for sweeteners, which will provide long-lasting energy.
The organic dried coconut is good for cleaning the intestines, removing parasites and cleansing the blood. Organic raisins are a source of boron, a mineral that protects the bones against oesteoporosis. Almonds provide protein, fiber, vitamin E and monounsaturated fats, and are rich in minerals like Iron, Calcium, Phosphorus and Magnesium. Amaranth is a source of lysine and phytosterol, working on inflammation and chronic diseases. With all those amazing nutrients, this bar is highly recommended for your health.
Manufacturer’s Description
Enzymes, the delicate dynamos cannot be duplicated by science, because they are the stuff of life. Enzymes break down food into basic components so the body can absorb nutrients and eliminate waste efficiently. Your body can manufacture enzymes, but the more you use your enzyme potential, the sooner it runs out. Nearly all the enzymes naturally present in food are destroyed by processing and cooking, causing your body to deplete its own limited supply when digesting such foods. Raw, organic and unprocessed foods, rich in enzymes, restore your enzyme levels and increase health, vitality and longevity.
Prana Bars are:
- Enzyme active
- Organic
- Unprocessed
- Non-GMO
- No added sugar
- Gluten free
- Soy free
- Dairy free
- Vegan
- All natural
Products in This Line
Apricot Goji
Cinnamon Apple
Pear ginseng
Coconut Acai
Apricot Pumpkin
Cashew almond
Taste
The taste is fantastic…sweet but not sugary, with a slightly salty taste. The raisins gives a special taste, together with the almonds and coconut. It reminds me of home made candy.
Where to Buy
Online at the manufacturer’s site
Online retails stores
Health food stores nation-wide
Nutritional Facts
Ingredients: Organic Almond Butter, Organic Agave Nectar, Organic Date Pste, Organic Dried Coconut, Organic Almonds, Organic Raisins, Organic Puffed Amaranth, Organic Acai Dry Powder, sea salt.
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Proteins: 4g
Carbs: 26g
Calories: 220
Pros
If you are looking for energy, meal replacement, or just a healthy snack, this is a great bar. It’s not highly caloric, the price is right and it satisfies your appetite for a couple of hours.
Cons
You can find other bars with fewer calories at about the same price.
Price
Bar = 48g
Price per Bar = $1.71
Price per Servings = $1.71
Price per Gram = $0.036
(Price listed is for a box of 24)
May 23rd, 2009
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