Clif bars healthiness?

[jzmtl]

I've been eating Clif bars for a quick energy boost while out doing stuff lately. Today I was bored after finishing one and still haven't reached end of lift, so I started reading the label.

So essentially a Clif bar is made of syrup and crushed soy beans.  Granted they taste better than most/all of the protein bars on the market, which I swear are made of old leather shoes and dirty socks. But I can't help but to wonder, would it be better (both energy and healthiness) if I were to switch to plethora of other bars that are made of actual whole nuts/grain and fruits?

[Higgins617]

I've been eating Clif bars for a quick energy boost while out doing stuff lately. Today I was bored after finishing one and still haven't reached end of lift, so I started reading the label.

So essentially a Clif bar is made of syrup and crushed soy beans.  Granted they taste better than most/all of the protein bars on the market, which I swear are made of old leather shoes and dirty socks. But I can't help but to wonder, would it be better (both energy and healthiness) if I were to switch to plethora of other bars that are made of actual whole nuts/grain and fruits?

I've heard that they aren't the best, but it all depends on what you're looking for. One of the articles said they're pretty dense to be having as a snack, but if you don't have time for a real lunch or something then they are a pretty good choice.

Are they the healthiest? Probably not. But I'd certainly like to think they're healthier than all the typical junk snacks out there, so you could do much worse.

[Obi1shinobee]

I've been eating Clif bars for a quick energy boost while out doing stuff lately. Today I was bored after finishing one and still haven't reached end of lift, so I started reading the label.

So essentially a Clif bar is made of syrup and crushed soy beans.  Granted they taste better than most/all of the protein bars on the market, which I swear are made of old leather shoes and dirty socks. But I can't help but to wonder, would it be better (both energy and healthiness) if I were to switch to plethora of other bars that are made of actual whole nuts/grain and fruits?

I've heard that they aren't the best, but it all depends on what you're looking for. One of the articles said they're pretty dense to be having as a snack, but if you don't have time for a real lunch or something then they are a pretty good choice.

Are they the healthiest? Probably not. But I'd certainly like to think they're healthier than all the typical junk snacks out there, so you could do much worse.

THOSE ARE NASTY.. i try them , almost die.. 

[NKlamerus]

Clif bars aren't bad.

They aren't the best for you though.

I would switch to more natural bars and possibly dried fruit and beef Jerky for snackage.

[wayne10mm]

try a lara bar or kind bar?? i keep those in work

[Megan]

I love comparing the labels on a lot of these style bars to chocolate bars.
Sometimes they are very similar.

[ToolJoe]

I don't think Cliff Bars are the healthiest per say but in a pinch, you can't beat them for the price and for what they are. I used to eat them daily for breakfast but cut back to having one or two around just in case. I tend to eat the bigger Cliff Bars when I go out for a longer ride.

[jzmtl]

I was at costco earlier and compared clif bar and a few other "natural" bars like larabar, clif bar is the biggest and cheapest. The others are probably better for snacking purposes, but when you are hungry and can't/don't want to sit down and eat, clif bar still  looks like the best option.

[Aloha]

Within the Cliff bar product line there are "healthier" choices.  It also depends on what you are doing.  If this is a meal replacement then certainly you can do better.  If this is fuel then pick a bar with the appropriate nutrient levels for what you're dong.

Personally I love them.