The Best Bars to Fuel Your Practice

by The Well Daily
April 12, 2011

Sometimes squeezing in a lunchtime yoga class comes at the expense of lunch itself, but it doesn't have to. Downward dog is uncomfortable on a full stomach, but an hour-long flow is difficult on an empty one—and letting good eating habits slide will only run you down. Find balance by planning ahead and keeping a snack bar in your bag. We taste-tested the top players in the organic bar world to provide you with our suggestions for quick, compact and delicious sources of energy on your busy days.

Best Flavor: Cashew & Agave Raw Revolution. Don't let the package scare you; this bar is about as harmless as your favorite coffee cake, and it tastes like it too. With minimal ingredients—cashews, dates, agave nectar, coconut, almond, sprouted flax—it also manages to be a luscious upgrade from the basic raw food bar.

Best Texture: Superfood Slam ProBar. This bar isn't quite as large as the package suggests but it is most definitely worth it. Not only does it look good, but it tastes great and has a nice crunch. And at 350 calories of oats, açai berries, dark chocolate and live greens, it makes a perfect mini-meal replacement.

Most Decadent: Chocolate Brownie Pure Bar. Eating well doesn't have to be boring, at least not according to our friends at Pure Bar. With simple flavonoid-rich cocoa and heart healthy walnuts, they've created a fantastic dessert-like treat that's actually good for you.

Most Nutrient-Dense: Amazing Grass Organic Green SuperFood Energy Bar. Running low on your daily greens intake? Grab this bar to make up for it, and then some. This alkalizing blend of antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables packs a great big nourishing punch with a mild berry flavor. 

There is no reason to sacrifice your nutrition for your daily sweat. Without a healthy balance of food and exercise, your body won’t allow you to keep getting back on the mat. Plan well, fuel properly and enjoy!