KIND | Healthy Snacks | Wholesome Granola Bars & Clusters | KIND Snacks (2024)

FAQs

Are kind bars actually healthy for you? ›

In 2015 KIND got a warning from the FDA to remove the word “healthy” from its labeling, as it didn't meet their standard for healthy. The FDA claimed that because the bars had more than 1 gram of saturated fat per serving, they couldn't be classified as "healthy."

KIND Bars, Dark Chocolate Nuts and Sea Salt, Healthy Snacks, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 6g Protein, 12 Count. Great for diabetics!

Possible downsides. Granola bars are often considered a healthy snack, but despite these marketing claims, many are loaded with added sugar, calories, and artificial ingredients. For example, Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Harvest granola bars can contain up to 15 grams of sugar per serving — mostly from added sugar.

Often touted for their whole grain goodness, most granola bars are sticky-sweet junk food in disguise. Don't let a few oats fool you — especially when you also see marshmallows and chocolate chips. Instead: If granola bars are a must-have, choose one with 6 grams of sugar or less per bar, and hopefully some fibre.

Almond & Coconut Kind Bar

This convenient grab-and-go snack combines heart-healthy foods like almonds and rice flour to satisfy your hunger and lower bad cholesterol. Each Kind bar contains 180 calories, 2 grams of fiber and 3 grams of protein. Enjoy one on its own or break it up over a cup of fat-free Greek yogurt.

Peanut butter contains essential nutrients, and it can be part of a healthful diet when a person has diabetes. However, it is important to eat it in moderation, as it contains a lot of calories. People should also make sure their brand of peanut butter is not high in added sugar, salt, or fat.

Though bananas are higher in carbs and sugars than some foods, they also contain fiber and resistant starch that slows down the digestion and release of sugar into your bloodstream. These qualities make bananas a healthy, go-to snack for people with diabetes.

The total sugar content across all our snacks range from 4-21 grams.

Peanut butter is loaded with so many good, health-promoting nutrients, including vitamin E, magnesium, iron, selenium and vitamin B6. Research shows that people who regularly eat nuts and nut butter, including peanut butter, are less likely to develop heart disease and type 2 diabetes.

How many granola bars can I eat a day? ›

For most people, a granola bar in your lunch or for snack every day is not going to be an issue. If we're having 2-3 a day, maybe it's time to find some more variety in your snacks, but that could vary by the person based on their specific needs.

Healthier options if you're craving fried foods and starches

Whole grain cereals, crackers, breads, and oats. Spread some hummus or peanut butter onto your favorite healthy cracker for an extra dose of flavor and protein. Homemade quinoa berry bites.

Kind bars may look natural but, in addition to sugar, some contain a variety of artificial sweeteners, flavors and preservatives, which according to Dr. Mark Hyman, “can disrupt our gut microbiome and lead to inflammation and weight gain.” Not exactly the kind of gut feelings we're looking for in a snack.

Nine months ago, the US Food and Drug administration accused Kind, the snack-bar maker, of breaking the law by describing its bars containing fatty nuts as “healthy”. Fighting back, Kind charged that the FDA's rules are wrongheaded and outdated.

KIND Energy Bar Variety Pack

Rizzo recommends eating an energy bar with complex carbs about an hour before exercise because of the fact that they take longer to digest than a simple carb (something made with white flour).