Product Review: Zone Perfect Chocolate Peanut Butter Nutrition Bars

Everyday I put forth the effort to reach for something healthy instead of giving in to my temptation for my lust of sugars and sweets. I can't help but almost drool over the quick fixes that are available all around me everywhere I go. That in-between hunger just before lunch and after breakfast gets me every time. Also in the afternoon I could sometimes use a pick me up snack. Healthy options aren't always available when you need them. This makes it hard to diet or watch your calorie intake. We are charmed by all the smells of deep fried foods, availability and low prices for the unhealthy cuisines.

When I'm hungry in the morning or afternoon, I reach for a Zone Perfect Bar. I recently discovered these little devils of sweet success a few weeks ago. They satisfy my hunger and give me energy for the day while providing me with the essential vitamins I need. At work I'm often so busy I don't get to take a break or sometimes even go for lunch. These bars are convenient, filling and perfect when I'm in a rush.

These bars are sold individually at my local grocer for $1.30 a piece, but just recently discovered you can buy them in boxes too. You can buy them in boxes of twelve for around $17.88.

These bars are great to eat instead of grabbing a regular chocolate bar and consuming empty calories and fat. I find that this bar is very satisfying. I get my chocolate fix and hunger fix all at once without feeling too guilty. Its fast and I can throw one in my purse when I'm on the go and don't have time to stop for breakfast.

If you find yourself eating a lot of junk food in-between meals, this is a great way to change your nasty habit. You satisfy your need while being healthier too.

I loved the product because it tastes really good. It has plenty of vitamins and high in protein. What disappointed me a bit was the price of the product, amount of calories, amount of fat, high sugar and high sodium. This bar is not as healthy as others, almost fits into a regular chocolate bar category except it has vitamins and protein.

My overall opinion is this bar is great to replace chocolate bars and real bad junk food but not so great for serious dieters. Sugar, sugar, and more sugar is in this bar. That is why it tastes so good. If it tastes bad then it's healthy, you know you've done well. I must say it was a good attempt, but Zone Perfect must try harder if they expect to cater to dieters.

Ingredients:

Soy Protein Nuggets (Isolated Soy Protein, Tapioca Starch, Salt), Chocolate Flavored Coating (Sugar, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Cocoa Powder, Whey Powder, Nonfat Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Peanut Butter Fudge (Corn Syrup, Sugar, Peanut Butter, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Protein, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Carob Seed Gum, Salt, Caramel Color, Beta-Carotene, Vanilla Extract, Peanut Oil With Other Natural Flavors), Corn Syrup, High Fructose Corn Syrup, Whey Protein Concentrate, Gum Arabic. Less Than 2% Of The Following: Peanut Butter Chips (Evaporated Cane Juice, Palm Kernel Oil, Partially Defatted Peanut Flour, Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Maranatha Peanut Butter [Peanuts, Salt], Whole Milk Solids, Salt, Soy Lecithin), Peanuts, Guar Gum, Peanut Flour, Peanut Oil, Inulin, Natural Flavor, Salt.

Vitamins And Minerals: Calcium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Magnesium Oxide, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Calcium Pantothenate, Ferrous Fumarate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Folic Acid, Chromium Chloride, Biotin, Sodium Selenite, Sodium Molybdate, Cyanocobalamin.

Nutritional Information*:
Serving Size: 1 Bar (50g)
Servings Per Container: 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories: 210
Calories from Fat: 60
Total Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: Sodium: 280mg
Potassium: 120mg
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugars: 17g
Protein: 14g

Vitamins
Vitamin A
Vitamin B₁₂
Vitamin C
Calcium
Iron
Vitamin E
Thiamine
Riboflavin
Niacin
Vitamin B₆
Folate
Biotin
Pantothenic Acid
Phosphorus
Magnesium
Zinc
Selenium
Chromium
Molybdenum

Warnings:

Contains Soy, Peanuts and Milk; Manufactured In a Facility That ProcessesEggs, Tree Nuts and Wheat

SOURCES:
ZONE PERFECT PACKAGING

ZONE PERFECT.COM

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