Customer Reviews

PowerBar Original Performance Energy Bar, Variety Pack (48 Bars)

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The Original PowerBar Performance Energy Bar was one of the first nutritiuosly sound energy sources developed for performace oriented athletes but is now also used by a wide range of fitness enthusiasts and others interested in a nutritionally sound energy source. It is much more beneficial than candy bars or other sugar based snacks and much more convenient than fruit or other sources of carbohydrates. The company is often one of the sponsors of athletic events and distributes their products to the competitors.

I am a middle of the pack marathoner and long distance runner who originally carried a few candy bars with me but found that the initial sugar surge had little lasting benefit. When the PowerBar was introduced I decided to test its use instead and have been very pleased. The have continually expande the number of flavors, so you should experiment until you find one that meets your taste requirements. My favorite is malt nut, followed by peanut butter. I find the chocolate a little rich for heavy, sustained exercise but good for a snack. The company subsequently has also introduced a Harvest Bar alternative with a somewhat different composition and different taste characteristics. My wife and daughter, who are bicyclists, both prefer the Harvest Bar. We have tried many of the numerous competitive alternatives introduced over the years, but have found PowerBars to be superior for a nutritious energy boost where quick caloric intake is important. The are also a good snack when traveling or skipping a meal.

My suggestion is that if you plan to use them in a competitive sports event or during strenuous exercise, try one first to make sure that it doesn't bother your digestive system. And don't eat them without some fluid intake to aid in their digestion. I got used to eating them while on easy training runs, and found out that I digested them most easily if I ate approximately a third of a bar every half hour. Finally, if I was exercising in hot humid conditios, I chilled them in the refrigerator first to help maintain their consistency.

These bars really help me pick up the pace mid-day. The consistincy is that of salt-water taffy but with grainy substance. It's a health bar, so I expect it! I think about how much better I'll feel after I eat it and it goes down easier.
They pack a lot in them, but if they actually made them taste better AND kept all the good stuff, I'd give 'em all five stars.

Good for a quick meal replacement or restorative energy while training, POWER BARS are the old reliable of the food-bar set. Not as tasty as Edge Bars, but they're working on it with new flavors like Vanilla Crisp and Mocha. Don't be fooled into thinking they last forever...don't let 'em sit around too long. They'll usually give your jaw a good workout, too.