Allergen Info:
Gluten-free, Wheat Free, Nut Free – contains seeds
Other Info: USDA Organic
Overall
Product Ranking: A
Even
though the raw foods fad appears to be a food trend that faded out rather
quickly, the companies with some of the stronger product lines still seem to be
thriving. I absolutely love Go Raw’s products. Not particularly because they
are raw, but because they are able to take a creative spin on some unconventional
(and healthy) ingredients and make them taste great. I love this product in
particular because it is very difficult to find food products (as opposed to
supplements) that have spirulina in them.
Spirulina,
what many would classify as a “super food” continues to be an enigma to me.
Spirulina is a type of of blue-green algae that has some protein,
vitamins, minerals, including, antioxidants that can help protect cells from
damage. In addition, it contains B vitamins, beta-carotene, vitamin E, minerals such as manganese, zinc, copper, iron, selenium. It is also a source of gamma linolenic acid (aka omega-6 –
a common fatty acid in American diets – more on omega-6 in future posts). Spirulina has also been linked (in very recent and
inconclusive studies) to immune support against infection and chronic illness.
Another study has found spirulina as anti-allergenic due to its ability to
hinder the release of histamine (the substance in our body responsible for
allergic reactions such as a runny nose). An additional study has linked
spirulina to help promote the growth of L. acidophilus in the gut (a good
bacteria).
I really like this bar! It is made with sesame
seeds, banana, coconut, dates, and spirulina. I could mainly taste the banana
and sesame seeds. The bar has just 70 calories which makes a great light on–the-go
snack.
RANKING:
Would I purchase
again: Yes.
Palatability Grade: A-
Potential for
Improvement: YES, but it is pretty good as is!
Dietetic Profile: A
Overall Grade: A
© Kate Ezra Wolf, 2012
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