Extraordinary Health Magazine Extraordinary Health Vol 30 | Page 30

CLEAN
CONVENIENT
PACKED WITH
PROTEIN
by Dawn Thorpe Jarvis, Garden of Life ® Senior Director of Nutrition
Science & Educational Content
If you’re a busy, active person or participate in a sport, chances are Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Mint and Sea Salt Caramel. They are
you’ve eaten nutrition bars as a snack or small meal-on-the-go. all Certified USDA Organic and Non-GMO Project Verified, making
But have you read the small print? Most top-selling bars contain them the clear winner for the discerning athlete looking for clean
some junky ingredients, including artificial colors, flavors and organic nutrition to fuel their exercise and nourish their bodies.
sweeteners and often contain isolated soy as the protein source In addition, these bars are NSF Certified For Sport ® and Informed-
along with other genetically modified ingredients (GMOs). They’re Choice for Sport certified meaning there is traceability and testing
not made with whole food organic ingredients and are either high by third-party labs to validate label accuracy and the absence
protein or high fiber—not both. of any banned substances. They’re also Certified Vegan by Vegan
CLEAN NUTRITION ON-THE-GO
Organic Plant-Based Protein Bars deliver 20 grams of complete
multi-sourced, organic, whole food plant protein and are available
in four delicious, decadent flavors: Peanut Butter Chocolate,
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Action, Certified Gluten Free, and are dairy free and soy free.
When exercising hard or taking part in your favorite sport,
a protein bar is a great way to provide your body with clean
fuel and amino acids to help refuel and repair your muscles.