🍫 Healthy or Hype: FiberPlus Bars

🔍 The Claim:

“Delicious source of fiber” — marketed as a smart snack for digestion, energy, and weight management. With chocolate drizzle and a chewy texture, it feels like a win-win.

🚨 The Truth Bomb:

FiberPlus Bars are basically candy bars in disguise.

- 10–12g of sugar per bar, often from corn syrup, sugar alcohols, and artificial sweeteners

- Preservatives, emulsifiers, and synthetic fibers that don’t nourish your gut the way whole foods do

- “Fiber” often comes from polydextrose or inulin isolates, which can cause bloating and don’t offer the same metabolic benefits as real fiber from plants

Even the “protein” versions often contain soy isolates, maltitol, and natural flavors — vague terms that mask ultra-processed ingredients.

✅ Smarter Swap:

- Make your own chia pudding with almond milk, cinnamon, and berries

- Grab a handful of nuts + dried fruit for fiber, fat, and natural sweetness

- Try DIY snack balls with oats, dates, and flaxseed — no baking required

🧠 Label Literacy Tip:

If “fiber” is listed after sugar or oil, it’s likely a marketing ploy. Look for whole food sources like oats, seeds, legumes, or fruit — not isolates or additives.

💬 What’s your favorite grab-and-go snack that actually fuels you?

Drop your go-to combos below — and if you’ve ever made your own snack bars, share your recipe and let’s build a MyLera Snack Swap Board!

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