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Whether you’re looking to up your protein intake or want a smarter snack, protein bars are an excellent way for women to meet their protein needs and make healthy choices on-the-go. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that adult women consume at least 46 grams of protein per day or 10 to 35 percent of total daily calories. A protein bar makes it easy to meet this goal.One of the best protein bars for women is Orgain Vegan Protein Bars. If you think that protein bars have to have a bland flavor, then these are here to change your opinion.
They have 4 delicious flavors S’Mores, chocolate chip cookie dough, peanut butter, and peanut butter chocolate chunk. I love the great flavor and texture.Most people need about 50 70 grams of protein each day, and people trying to gain muscle mass require even more.
When choosing which protein bar is right for you, consider your goals.Quest is a sports nutritional brand you can trust to understand your pre and post workout recovery needs, and as such, they have a range of bars to suit your requirements.Their Quest Protein Bar contains 20 grams of protein and less than 7 grams of net carbs. It also comes in a range of delicious sweet flavors to satisfy your cravings including Mocha Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.We rounded up some of the best protein bars for women over 30 that actually pack a protein punch instead of giving you a snack equivalent to a candy bar. [Photos: Shutterstock] According to Alissa Rumsey, M.S., RD, you want to look out for protein bars within a 150-250 calorie range with at least seven grams of protein, three grams of fiber.
The 12 Best Meal Replacement Shakes And Bars For Weight Loss, According To A Nutritionist a registered dietitian in Los In addition to seeking out shakes and bars that are high in protein.Hemp protein is made from nutrient-packed hemp seeds, and while it’s not the best for boosting muscle because of its lower protein content (most contain just 10.Best Post-Workout Bar: FucoProtein Bars In terms of recovery, this high-protein bar is much more helpful.
FucoProtein Bars actually help your body continue to burn fat naturally, thanks to its 9 simple ingredients and fucoxanthin: a natural thermogenic (fat burner) found in marine vegetables that’s considered extremely nutritious.Byrdie contributing writer Erin Jahns tapped two well-respected nutritionists to weigh in on what to look for in the best protein bar for women. With those expert guidelines in mind, Erin conducted lengthy research to find protein bars that would meet those standards and make the cut, a process she admits was very difficult.Health Warrior Superfood Protein Bars.
We were recently introduced to these protein bars and we definitely give them our stamp of approval! Each of the 4 flavors provide 10g of plant based protein from a superfood blend of chia, quinoa, and oats. They are gluten-free, soy-free and vegan-friendly.
Not all protein bars are created equal. If you’re a woman, then you must consider your health, fitness goals, and even your lifestyle choices when you are shopping for protein bars. The truth is, some protein bars are better for nutrition, others for weight loss, and still others for muscle building.
The good news? We’ve done the research to help you choose the best protein bars for women.The Best Protein Bars, According to a Nutritionist They can help you maintain lean muscle and curb your cravings. By Hudson Lindenberger. Updated May 28 2020, 8:41 PM.
EMAIL; SHARE; There’s a time and place for a healthy protein bar, but those probably occur less than you probably think.Protein bars have grown in popularity over the last decade and there are a ton of different options on the market. There are low-carb and sugar protein bars, vegan protein bars, and many more.
Women’s Best Protein Bar 34% of premium protein per bar, sensational taste & a high amount of important dietary fiber order today & try it yourself! More than 1 million customers already trust in Women’s Best!We reviewed 10 Best Tasting Protein Bars of 2019.
These protein bars are delicious and they’ll supply your muscles with quality protein! Best Lactose-Free Protein Powders For 2020. 12 Best Green Tea Brands On The Market Reviewed For 2020. a registered dietitian, and professor of nutritional science at the University of Connecticut in.
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176 comments
vegan nwo diet has been pushed for many years. Raw grass fed or wild meat, fat, organs, pastured eggs, and some wild fish are nutritionally dense and digest perfectly. Eat what we were designed to, of which our ancestors and other thriving tribes. In nature, you would not access to these cultivated, and such an array of plant foods, they wouldn’t exist without man.
If you turn on the subtitles at 0:11 it says “oh hey guys I’m a t-shirt” unstead of “Oh hey guys I’m Abby Sharp”
In the United States we have been using the My Plate system for a few years now. During my experience as a Nutrition Counselor, it is much easier to use it as an educational tool. We do have the choose my plate website, just typed in and wallah you can access the site. As a Dietitian, I wish the fluid group would be represented by water. Unfortunately our “guide” still has Dairy as its own group. On the site they do have the breakdown of each food group and food insecurity references. I am impressed with the initial documents immigrants are given upon arriving to Canada. That never happens in the United States, unless you come in contact with the Health Department or a Healthcare professional. This is certainly not the focus of America, yet it is one of our biggest cost (our health). We have in recent years, started adapting some concepts of the Mediterranean eating and lifestyle practices! This is very exciting!!! If anyone wants to check it out, the website is choosemyplate.gov
You lost me at the Clif bars. Some of those have SOOOOO much sugar it’s insane. Sorry…and if you only plan to promote plant based, then you should mention that in the name of your video. Not sure what your issue is with whey either.
Hi Emmie! I cannot digest any beans and legumes, but I consume lots of oatmeal, potatoes, corn, brown rice, sometimes rice pasta, veggies, greens and fruit. I’m worried if I consume enough protein without the addition of beans and legumes to my diet:/
Those labels looked like a chemical lab experiment, I would rather eat a cup of sugar because at least I identify what it is
Thank you Heidi for your video Liked it… but… is there food waste? It’s very interesting to see the texture, and you reacting on it.. but if this is for us only,.. maybe next time you could share this on a story, like a bar a day, or don’t open them all… it will be more content for you, and more videos for us (even is this 20min vid is cool) I really love you and Chriss, this is not a “hater” message, just to tell you.. I was concerned about food waste because of us! Take care Love you xx
Thanks for your opinions but easy on the music next time please, I can’t focus!!:)
I wish you had elaborated on what Eurocentric food recommendations the Food Guide gave. I didn’t read the guide myself, but the “plate” graphic you shared in this video just looked like a pile of random food items. No recipes, European or otherwise, with the exceptions of the unidentifiable noodles (pasta? lo mein?) and the processed bread.
Love your channel Abbey I’ve learned so much from you thank you
There’s a crazy cult called “Universal Medicine,” and it comes with its own special diet. Would you care to review this? https://universalmedicineaccountability.wordpress.com/2012/10/04/diet-or-eating-disorder-part-1-the-universal-medicine-diet-esoteric-food-classification/
Guys don’t take her advice seriously, she is wearing counterfeit gucci belt
I totally agree that their website isn’t very intuitive. seems more to be designed to force you to click further and read rather than content centric and easily accessible. which i feel is a bad thing.
No mona check out and do more research on apple juice concentrate… very very bad for you
This is an article I found about the “natural flavors” on RX bars in case anyone was worried or skeptical
Spices and Natural Flavors: Many RXBARs are flavored with spices like cinnamon and sea salt. Some bars also include ‘natural flavors’ as a listed ingredient, which the company website claims come from purified extracts of spices, fruits, and vegetables, instead of synthetic or artificial sources.
I just found your channel and I absolutely love all your contents!
Her boob make up is so fake… makes me wanna contour my dick
I’m hear cause I’m going grocery shopping and I need 5 hahahaha
Thank you so much for this video! Could you please do a video on homemade protein bars?
Mate, how will the guide not make sense to other cultures, bok choy is a vegetable! it says half your plate should be vegetables, does Canada need to educate the new comers that bok choy is a vegetable, just because they are immigrants don’t make them stupid! Jesus, it basically virtue signalling.
I don’t live in Canada but I recognise all the groups on that plate, I know what a beans, vegetables and meat are! I don’t need a special plate for my culture.
Yay plates full of veggies impossible to get in nature! That has to be the right way to go!! No one else sees the logical fallacies in what she is saying?
Can you do a video on collagen powders? From what age should we start taking them? Is it necessary?
Awesome video. It seems all protein bars make me extremely bloated. I steer clear from all protein bars. However, I never tried the Larabar brand.
1/2 of my plate is and will continue to be avocado and I don’t care what Abbey says!
I really appreciate this video, Heidi. I feel overwhelmed reading labels in the store trying to find ones that are healthy and fit the needs of my body and goals. Your reviews are very helpful. I took an entire page of notes for my next trip to the store! XOXO from Nashville
Hey Dr. Mona Vand, I have a question for you regarding your bone to pick with whey.
First, I don’t think it’s appropriate to refer to some foods as “clean”; it purports a fear factor to foods that are oftentimes false or misleading, and prevents people from truly understanding the foods they eat. I just wanted to bring that up.
But what I really want your feedback on is whey. Every single literature I’ve read thus far regarding protein quality has shown that whey protein is the best source for muscle growth if you’re trying to gain muscle; it is repackaged and utilized the best. If someone was an athlete or training and wanted the best proteins post-exercise training, I would recommend whey protein over all others. If someone doesn’t care about the best utilization, then fine they can have any vegan protein they want. But, since you are saying that vegan is best, then why is there a push for protein in general? I understand you’re just making protein bars easier for people to understand, but most people are consuming WAY too much proteinboth plant-based diets and omnivoresand it would be great if you mentioned that it would be recommended to eat actual food for protein rather than a bar.
Thanks for all of your helpful advice and having a fun attitude helps. You are helping me become a much healthier person!!
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I love this review! Being US-based I wasnt as familiar with this so it’s so helpful!
Can you talk about plant fats and women’s hormones? So much confusion
I liked the old food guide better. I feel like I’m more likely to hit my macros and micros that way. Plus I like measuring my food. It was a lot of food though (2000+ calories a day). I don’t exercise a lot, so that’s way too many calories for me. I aim for about 1500 right now, as I’m trying to lose weight. Will definitely aim for more if I start exercising more.
so i have been loving the vega blueberry oat bar, and i was wondering if those are good or not I have a feeling they’re not. my goal right now is to loose fat in my stomach and thighs. im just nervous about what to eat because im afraid it’s going to cause me to keep the fat on from the sugar and carbs. i had recently cut out many carbs and sugar as well. i basically just want a flat belly/abs and lean legs. i just feel hopeless to be honest. any advice?
BEAVER BUTT???? ♀️♀️♀️
WHERE DO PPL FIND THIS STUFF!!!
Who EVER in this worlds HISTORY ever say to themselves…
Hmmm that beavers butt might taste good!!!
Giiiiirl I’m loving this!
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I hope this protien bar will help me look bigger so DR Mona will notice me
This needs to be a series..
Also Cliff bars have horrible ingredients and are ridiculously high in sugar..and in Lara bars all you taste is the dates..
Hey Mona! What do you think of Lenny and Larry’s complete cookies?
I saw someone else comment this, but can you do a video on protein powders? And can you include the Tone It Up Plant Based Protein Powders in that video? They sell them at Target and have so many flavors.
Hey, I would love to get your point of view on these what i eat in a day video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YUGd3lFZUw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3X9QbOvxWA
Thanks:)
still, thinking who has more brains and knowledge about nutrition and ingredients the companies that manufacture bars like thinkthin bars, BSN, grenade etc or the companies that manufacture like Larabar or the sister in the video.
Thanks for the review. I enjoyed it very much and learned a lot about the protein bars!!
can you do a video on easy healthy plant-based meals for college students? eating healthy in college is a struggle:(
Ma’am, sometimes I watch your videos, I never agreed with your opinions. Because you disqualify the work of holistic therapists and other points… HERE, you stimulate the curiosity to research. That’s great. For the first time I agree with your remarks on the subject presented. Congratulations and thank you.
Taking my time to become a vegetarian. Thank you so much Mona for all the informative videos! You are my lifesaver ♥️
Hi there check out http://www.eattolife.com. I’d love to hear your thoughts on KINWA BARs. They’re vegan, all natural, and have excellent balanced Macro’s Protein 10g; Fibre 8g; Sugar 6g made from a high protein organic quinoa base!
Lara bars do spike your blood sugar, as a diabetic I know they do and my doctor said to stay away from those.
The No Junk Raw protein bars look so delicious! Larabars are amazing, but I can totally eat too much of them, especially the peanut butter and jelly or peanut butter cookie flavors!
Can you do a video on the Carnivore Diet? Seems very extreme.
Lol I’m always stood staring at ingredients and stats for every protein bar before buying and people think I’m mad lol, but always want to make sure it’s a good one. Thanks for the vid Heidi xx
Can you make a video with recommendations on a well balanced plant based lifestyle? Like how do you make that happen? I’m a bit new to eating plant based and I want to make sure I’m taking care of myself but a lot of videos on plant based lifestyle don’t truly cover it
Thanks for the video Mona! I’ve been thinking about getting a food processor to make my own! Can you use a Vitamix instead?
TY! These new
egg whites bars, they are especially misleading.
I would love to see your opinion of America’s food plate thing.
Great video! I almost never eat protein bars but love to keep one in my bag in case I end up on a long trip or a party where I don’t have a good vegan option. I figure one of these guys is better than a bag of chips from the gas station.
I think if the lights were off, her skin would glow in the dark.
I love how you mentioned the cultural aspect of the food guide!!!! I was raised in a primarily latin American household and I didnt see half the fruit and veg i was raised on in the food guide.
Hey emmie thank you for another great video can you do one like this but with fast food where you go to different fast food places and get the vegan options and then rate them
Also I want to add that I know whole food plant based is the way to go but I’m a busy mom of 3 and if it came down to eating junk fast food or starving myself I would want to know my options lol thank you emmie love you I’m learning so much❤
LOVE! I’m a Registered Dietitian in the US and we use My Plate, which has some similarities to this, but i love the different aspects they added with the plant based foods, emphasizing water, and mindful eating. Great review!
Thoughts on the Urban Remedy bars in the Whole Foods refrigerator section?:)
Ok why is this person hating on whey protein so much? Such a vegan bias, nothing wrong with whey. Makes it sound as though anything that isn’t vegan is bad for you…
Binge watching you like crazy. Thank you for motivating us! You are amazing and so relatable.
You’re better off just making homemade oatmeal bars when it comes to clif bars. Glad larabars are okay for the most part. I love them
Just found your page and I love it already! So informative! What do you think about “Belvita bars”? Great video btw!!
I am from Germany and I’d really like to see the possibility to be vegan. Plant based protein is counted as grain, therefore there is no possible way for a vegan to get enough “protein rich foods” (referring to animal products). I had appointments with two dietitians. One told me how to meet my needs being vegan. The other one just said that there is no way to be healthy and vegan because of the protein and because of vitamin B12.
the Australian one is okay, they do mention alternative proteins, milk alternatives etc, but the proportions are kinda wack. 1/3 Veg 1/3 grains and starches, less than 1/4 proteins, dairy has a whole section for itself (which is nonsense even if it includes plant based options) which is the same size as fruit, maybe about 1/6 each
Thank you so much!!! Have you tried the Quest cookies or Kind Bars? If so, what are you thoughts?
It’s nice that we’ve finally evolved the food guid now we just need the government to up their standards on what’s allowed to be put into foods. There’s so much marketed as food that has very little nutrition or real food in it, it’s very sad.
i recently just got back from hawaii and delta offered a whole box of plant based snacks it was the best☺️
Why does my CLIF bar say-
“May contain tree nuts, milk, and wheat”???
So if there is MILK than it’s NOT VEGAN!!!???!!!
Also wheat, so it’s got gluten??
Thank you for sharing!
BTW… the one I have is the Chauncey PB
also can you do a video on protein shakes? like owyn, remedy organics?
Great video! Considering culture, access and privilege is so important when considering diet. As a vegan, I often have to argue with other vegans about cultures who consume meat out of necessity. Also, I see a lot of people complaining about the background music. I personally like it. Anyway, these videos are some of my absolute favorites! You’re funny, educational, and engaging. Thanks Abby!
can you do a video on the United States My Plate.gov food guide?
grains are not the best for humans tho. just a good calorie source
Fantastic review of the new guide!! I’m trying to get a handle on my eating habits and the guide is where I started to get an idea of what to do. I also had issues with the website trying to find the info, but I did find the information easy to “digest” and make changes. Thank you for pointing out the lack of cultural representation as well. It should be more inclusive. Hopefully they hear feedback like yours and they keep improving it. Subscribed!
Is there any good protein bars without any nuts or but extracts? I have a very severe allergy to any type of nuts.
recently i’ve been going with go macro bars because they are more filling, but should i consider a different bar that may be healthier than them?
Invest in toilet roll Canadians are about to start shitting a whole lot more
I can barely listen to you because of the music, really unfortunate, your other videos aren’t like this!
Great overview Abbey! I was not familiar with the old Canada Food Guide, but looks like some great updates with the new one!
I would like an explanation as to how the body burns its own fat when eating whole food, plant-based way of eating?
Those super natural ingredient bars should be totally avoided as they contain excessive amounts of calories and sugar and if you’re trying to be healthy and slim you’re better off having a carrot
Good critique.. thank you.
Accessibility.. all too often, those who design in-house Websites, never use them themselves. Even less ‘those in charge’.. except for being ‘hand-held’ through a Demo prior to implementation. The poor End User.. .
What about the Orgain protein bars?? Love watching your videos! Thank you!
I was just looking at the Larabar wondering if it was that good for you, thank you! ❤️ Lisa
Hi Mona, here is a quote from an article I found very interesting: “According to the NHS, 22.5g of total sugars per 100g is considered high in sugar. Remember this next time you are shopping for a snack bar. You’ll probably be shocked to see that a lot of your “Healthy” treats are an eye-watering 35-50% sugar (date balls and fruit bars are some of the worst offenders)”
Personally, I am sick and tired of date-based products because they actually aren’t low GI and do spike blood sugar… (and they all taste basically the same)
Here is the article if you want to read it: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/diet-fitness/771429/How-to-lose-weight-in-24-hours-burn-calories-fast-HIIT-workout-diet-swaps
Such a good video! The criticisms we’re super well thought out:) Loved this!
Can you please do a video on diet tips for people with Gastroparesis? Please! It would mean the world to me and the community. We have a condition that paralyses our stomachs, so eating is very tough. I’d love some ideas on safe foods that will cause the least nausea, vomiting, pain and reflux. Fibre is supposed to be one of the main triggers. Please help me find some ideas for foods because I can’t keep weight on!
I have noticed that I’m always tired and fatigued since I have begun to eat no added fats but I consume only whole-foods. What could be the cause?:/
Them clif bars are smacking. Life savers when hungry between classes
I recently came across “Peanuts go on a date” bars at Trader Joe’s. Have you seen them? What are your thoughts and do you recommend these?
Yasssss the fewer the ingredients, the better a food is!!! Ideally we should eat only whole plant foods, but when in a rush, pick the least processed foods!
Thanks for making this video!
Is the only tea you recommend peppermint? I went to the store to pick some up the other day and every OTHER tea has “natural flavors” what is up with this?
Men like whey protein because it’s good for building muscle (which is the whole point of a protein bar anyway….to be a snack that tilts your macros toward higher protein).
Really great video, but I really need other lowered volume on the background music or closed captions I have a really hard time focusing on what you’re saying, and YouTube’s automatic captions are very unreliable..
Yea but if you are cutting and bulking you need the extra protien for muscle growth or to prevent muscle lost after workout
A diet that will make people sick, weak and depressed along with bloating, gas and constipation.
What Canadians actually reference the food guide for education? I’ve never heard of one, because no one cares. The majority of people understand that a variety of whole/real foods, such as animal and some plant based protein, healthy fats like avocado, olive oil, and nuts, vegetables, fruits, are the foods we should be consuming. Why is the government wasting our money on this? It’s completely unnecessary.
You should watch and react to this video by Kate Flowers https://youtu.be/ck_lLx549_o
I wish she could review the food guide from America or how the school lunches here, differ from in canada
7 years ago when I turned 60 I completely changed my diet. When possible I choose local, organic and seasonal vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds. I choose pastured, grass fed meats, free range poultry and eggs and wild fish. I eliminated wheat, processed vegetable oils and added sugars and reduced dairy products significantly except for full fat Greek yogurt and goat cheese. I added fermented foods like sauerkraut. For cooking I use coconut oil and ghee. My treats are dark chocolate and a glass of red wine a few days each week. I dropped40 lbs., blood pressure and blood lipids are great and I take no medication. Do not fear saturated fats rather focus on eliminating sugar and foods that turn into sugar when digested (breads, pastries, pastas). Try eating this way for a month and you will feel amazing.
I love love love that you mentioned how the guidelines should be more multicultural!!! I’m a historian and I don’t know if you know this but historically “healthy food” recommendations have been used to force assimilation and acculturation of indigenous and immigrant groups. For example in residential schools indigenous children were forced to eat a “healthy” Western diet so they would lose connection with their cultural foodways. In NYC during the early 1900s Italians were discouraged from eating garlic, Ashkenazi Jews were forbidden from bringing pickles for lunch in some public schools. Throughout the US, Settlement Houses branded themselves as immigrant assistance organizations, and though they did help, they also pushed assimilation and acculturation, one of the ways they did that was by encouraging women to learn to cook in an “American” way, even giving out cooking classes and cookbooks
Great review of the Canadian Food Guide. You should do one on the U.S. MyPlate guide too!
I was going to subscribe after watching your video on freelee? But wanted to see what other content you had first. I’m glad I did because while I like your content I had to dislike this video due to the almost overwhelming volume of your “background” music. I’ll look at a few more but if the second is typical I’ll have to move on to something else.
interessting video. Do you stay away (and recommend) from coffein?
Also I was wondering do you use salt, what are you thoughts about it?
I thought this video was about a candida food guide LoL! oops mis read
Gotta say Mona changing over to vegan protein from whey is a game changer, another great video, ll the best
I find it awful that you want to incorporate bok choy, in the food guide. The stuff is terrible, and if you want to incorporate ‘diversity’ its a whole lot of food. Lets stick to our Canadian culture, not everyone can stomach bok choy! This was Canada’s Food Guide, and it has the right to be Canadian cultural. No bok choy, none of the stuff that was from this food guide makes sense! Its against milk and ‘real’ protein.. I don’t understand who is behind this propaganda! If you like bok choy, you eat it, but don’t put this smelly vegetable in Canada’s food guide!
Whey Protein is superior to Vegan Protein for building muscle!
Great video!! I try so hard to stay away from isolated proteins. I always thought pea protein was a better choice vs the soy one, but I just didn’t think about it also being an isolated protein lol. Thanks for sharing your insight!
I would love to see a video reviewing and comparing food guides/dietary recommendations from different countries! Also after your most recent video talking about your past dealing with orthorexia, I would be really keen to see a video of what you eat in a week. I think it would be really helpful to see what a dietician, specifically one who has dealt with disordered eating in the past, eats as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Can you make a video about the process of becoming an RDN in Canada? Thanks! Love your content
I have my troubles with the plate method because many meals I eat are actually mixed, for example salad with nuts, oatmeal with jogurt and fruit, etc. I prepare these things in a bowl. At the canteen, I get pre-mixed meals als well (meat on pasta with vegetables). How can I estimate these amounts?
In Finland we don’t have serving sizes we have had the plate model at least my whole life (I’m 27). School walls are always plastered with posters of how to eat and how half of the plate is supposed to be for vegetables, quarter for protein sources and the last quarter for carbohydrates and the drink is either milk (or milk substitute) or water. We are a meat and potato kind of country, have always been, but the government has for decades made an effort to get Finns eat more diverse food and it shows.
I definitely agree with a lot of the comments made, but I think the dietary guidelines, which isn’t part of the main report, may speak to some of the criticisms posed (e.g. on cultural representation) https://food-guide.canada.ca/en/guidelines/acknowledgement/. However, it seems like this is a separate comms product geared at professionals, though, so it probably wasn’t developed with the general Canadian audience in mind.
I am going to try larabars, used to get thinkthin a lot too! Thanks
What do you think about Perfect Bars (the ones in the fridge in the grocery store)? 330 calories, 21 fat, 12g protein, 15g sugar. Long list of ingredients but everything “sounds healthy”. Thanks.
Nice video. Have you heard of vegenaise? apparently it tastes the same as mayo
The Brazilian food guide is the gold standard one? Wow, I’m Brazilian and I had no idea! I’m definitely gonna go search for it asap!
Have y’all tried Lara bars? I think they fit Tracy’s list of what to look for too!
1/8 of Canadian households are food insecure. Meanwhile, here in Arkansas, USA “Arkansas remains second highest in the nation at 17.3 percent of households…. Overall child food insecurity rate in Arkansas is 23.2% (164,000 children) 3rd worst in country.” http://katv.com/news/local/arkansas-still-leads-nation-in-food-insecurity
Loved this!! It also confirms that I have made GREAT choice with the Quest! High fiber, protein & no sugar. I love how satisfied I feel after eating one. I donate plasma 2x/wk and need protein at a certain level. This bar, protein shakes and chicken never fail me. Thanks for reviewing all of them!
The best thing watch just laying bed just stuff face with Macca I’m soo healthly not don’t worry I Always eat the good stuff veggies ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ love you soo much beautiful girl ❤️❤️❤️
5:16 if this is intended as a guide for new arrivals so to speak, shouldn’t it focus on foods that are readily (and cheaply?) available for people coming to Canada? I’m German so I don’t know about the situation there but to me it would make much more sense if the guide showed me healthy sources of nutrition that are available in my new home rather than include w/e I was eating. For example maybe if my diet from home included a grain that is common there but extremely expensive or rare in Canada, wouldn’t it be more helpful if they instead showed me where I can get w/e suitable replacement is available and affordable in Canada?
I know inclusion is important but this feels like a more complicated issue here depending on the goal of the guide.
I have complained for years that the Canadian government websites are incredibly archaic and need to be revamped to be more user friendly. I work off of these government websites every day, and obviously work on a computer every day, and I still find it difficult to navigate But love the new food guide! ❤️
eat seasonal foods, but also half the plate is fruits and veggies. hm….
What do you think of fig bars? What about the plant based power bars? I used to live off think thin too.
Can you please do one video for scarring dark spots what will cover the scarring which foundation is helpful
I wish they included tips on affordable eating while including 50% veggies/fruit. And you have a valid point of higher starch veggies. What about carrots? Should carrots be considered a vegatable? 50% on your plate. What if someone has low thyroid, and they may not be able to metabolize the higher carb vegatables and grains. What about prediabetes/diabetes?
i just love you. i am much more comfortable eating now. i am not as good as you yet as i still have junk food but i am working on it
I know it’s not number one. But that Marco bar sounds delicious. You have incredible will power to have all that food in front of you and to not eat it.
Love you and this information. Have you heard of ZIRE Protein bars and what are your thoughts? The ingredients are peanuts, salt, Isomalt-oligo-saccharides,Non GMO Whey Protein Isolate, coconut, Natural Flavors, cinnamon. They taste great, are 250 calories, 20grams of protein and 2 grams of sugar.
What always bothered me about the old Food Guide was that it was sponsored by Dairy Farmer’s of Canada. I don’t take nutritional information from people who have a piece of the industry they’re pushing on everyone.
@ 4:19 try immigrating to Canada! Haha. That website sends you into a loop just to get a student visa
I was really looking for someone to validate my perfect bar addiction! Thank you so much Tracey!!!
I never get why fruits and veggies are grouped.. Veg is superior and you can get all the micro nutrients from veg without all the sugar of fruit. Fruit is so negligible. What people do then, is load up on the fruit bc they think it’s the same. Sure a little is ok but really if you’re gonna load up on one, veg should be on the forefront.
I’d rather eat a sock than most of these bars. RX Bars?! Gross! If it has <220 calories and >20g protein eat it, if not, trash it!
I love that you included cultural relevance! I’ve never thought of that!
Thank you so much for your professional explanation regarding these products. It is so hard to see what is good for us when you have to decode all of the ingredients. I think I am just going to make my own protein bars it is cheaper anyways.
This was super helpful! I didn’t realize you were Canadian so I didn’t think I’d ever see a video reviewing the food guide.
Thank you so much for doing this video!! A lot of brands are misleading, so I’m glad I finally know what to avoid.☺️
Loved this!! I’ve tried so many of these and you’ve opened my eyes! I saw you today on KTLA and I learned so much from you about layering food!! Your amazing! ❤️
Just found your videos and am in love haha! You’re so educated and passionate yet entertaining:)
Loved your review of the new guide. When I see this plate I think this is what my dinner plate should look like. My brain can’t seem to convert this plate into breakfast or lunch. Well maybe lunch I can. I will have to check the website out to see if they have tips on making your plate for each meal. Glad dairy is gone but I agree we do need a small section on that plate for fats.
Such a nice surprise that you are Canadian!
I am wondering if haven’t already if you could talk about the program where restaurant now have to display the caloric value of everything on their menu.
There has been a lot of concern with in the eating disorders recovery community about how this is negatively impact people.
Which I totally agree.
Yes there may be some positives about this, but having access to this information on demand would be quite sufficient. Instead it is creating more anxiety around food for a large population of health,weight,fit, obsessed society and impressionable children and teens.
I would be interested in hearing your thoughts.
Looks like the Canadian Food Guide got a lot of things right…too bad it’s hard to find and navigate through. Thanks for sharing!
Could do more of these for other processed foods? Perhaps veggie burgers? Yogurts? Pasta sauces etc
How do you feel about the Eat Me Guilt-Free lemon pound cakes with 22 grams of protein?
I don’t think any of the bars you picked besides the no junk bar are actually protein bars. Anything below 15g of protein is like a snack bar:/
Have you thought about writing a book about your journey and the things that we should eat
Thank you Dr. Mona i really learn alot from your videos!! It even motivates me to eat healthier everyday!
I remember back when Balance Bars were the go-to busy person’s LUNCH ♀️. I love the clean-ness of Rx bars except that they have eggs .
What’s your favorite Food Pyramid or Food Guide? You look stunning! Throw in some exercise videos please as exercise is a critical component of health and you really do look spectacular.
the vega blueberry oat bar has 190 calories, 7g fat, 2.5 sat fat, sodium 150, carbs 22g, sugars 11g, protein 10g.
Why would we want to make room for meat and dairy on our plate. Meat and dairy is not good for you and you can get the same (and way more) nutrition with less cholesterol, fat, and salt with plant foods. Sure it “tastes good” but so does processes sugar…dosen’t mean I should make room for it at every meal.
what are your opinions on the bulletproof collagen protein bars or the raw rev glo bars?
So not anything to do with the nutrition, but that top really makes your eyes pop. What a pretty color
Great video. Will see if some of these companies produce vegan friendly products. I’ve been having Vega Sport protein bars and reviewed them on my channel.
Totally agree with the cultural implications of this and this is certainly something all countries could improve on. What does a balanced indian/Mexican/Chinese dish look like? Most of us eat these things regularly. How can we incorporate sauces that are within recommendations? All food for thought! On the whole though, kudos to Canada. I think the British NHS is still recommending 60-70% carbs if you can believe that!
I would be very interested to know where and have you point out where dairy is on the new food guide?
Australia had this very similar guide for years. I cant imagine what Americans have
I love this video but oh my god the music is so loud and distracting. But great information!!
I would love to see a comparison between different food guides from different countries!
I would like to see what your “Canada Food Guide” would look like. Can you please show us based on all of the aspects you’ve talked about on this video?
The half your plate is a much better guide but has some minor flaws like you pointed out. Where are the healthy oils and potatoes aren’t a vegetable were the kinds of things I picked up on.
Idk if it was just me, but there seemed to be a lot of static in the background audio. I loved the content of this video but it was hard to hear you and concentrate on the message.
You eat egg whites? I’m surprised to see you promote the rx bar with egg
Omg i never thought that Larabar were good because of the calories and the sugar
its better than the old one but is still terrible,not nearly enough animal protein and fats, too much carbs not to mention ALL grains are bad for you even whole ones, its like they got all the info from the 90’s
your ancestors didnt have access to 95% of this stuff especially if there from a place that snows its much easier for you to get diabetes from fruits its actually healthier to eat mostly animal products assuming its not factory farmed or corn fed because animal organs have all the vitamins you need like vitamin c thats how humans survived for the last 200k+ years
we really shouldn’t be eating anything we didn’t eat 10000 years ago not even rice its inflammatory and turns to sugar in your body
You point out some things I hadn’t considered and I do wish they went into more details. Like what does “majority of proteins from plants mean?” Do you they almost all or just like make sure around half for optimal health (if not vegan/vegetarian).
Thanks so much for sharing! I love how you break it all down.
how can we address different global dietary preferences if it relies on a globalist model of trade and commerce. If we want people to eat seasonally and locally. Shouldn’t we be focusing on transforming communities of all different ethnic backgrounds to eat as the locals do? I mean our food trade system isn’t going anywhere for some time in that we can get different nutrient sources in different seasons from our trade partners. I agree, the food guide should have tackled diet culture. Although we don’t have any good one broad solution to satisfy the average consumer when it comes to dietary advice. This largely is part of a bigger problem. One that Health Canada doesn’t quite have full control over. We have the Processed Foods sector using marketing and advertising tactics to entice consumers of a psychological level to buy their products. Then you have the Diet industry selling there plans to help people lose weight yet not ever reaching consensus on what diet is best for every person as a long term lifestyle. You also have the Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Industry, Agricultural Industry, and Government all trying to achieve stability in their professions yet not willing to give up corruption that is highly prevalent in all sectors. We will never reach consensus ever. Not unless the everyday consumer can actually get out of the mental trap society has created for us. Yet as psychology develops. The different sectors will continue to secure their industry in financial stability.
The new canadian food guide brought to you by Metformin and the grain lobby.
Now I don’t feel to bad about giving my kids Lara kid bars
This is irrelevant but can u talk about what u majored in undergrad school..
Its always better to eat anything when u r hungry, rather than choosing.
Just eat whole unprocessed foods. Only 3% of the population is protein deficient.
“Well done” from a fellow dietitian. Love your simple and clear, advice and answers. Love all of the resources you are providing at Eating Well. Thank you!
1. Meat
2. No
3. That’s a stupid questid.
4. Eat a right food
5. It doesn’t.
4. Carbs before exercise, protein after
5. Sooo bad.
6. Nope.
7. Nope.
8. False.
5.