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Did you know that May is Mediterranean Diet Month? The Mediterranean Diet emphasizes eating more whole grains, fruits, greens and healthy fats, and less meat and sweets.
The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Council that helps shape the country’s official dietary guidelines, recently suggested that Americans follow a Mediterranean style diet. The Mediterranean Diet has been studied and noted by scores of leading scientists as one of the healthiest lifestyles in the world. To make it easier while on the go, Mediterra recently launched their new line of nutrition bars. These are the first bars that adhere to Mediterranean Diet philosophy and also fall well within the new dietary guidelines.
These new bars are the first to truly feature savory flavors. Not only are these bars delicious but they are also loaded with fiber, nutrients and vitamins instead of complex sugars and saturated fats.
The Mediterra bars also feature ingredients native to the Mediterranean region including sesame seeds, sundried tomatoes, capers, walnuts, black olives and Greek honey.
We have had the opportunity to taste test these bars and they are fantastic! I love the fact that they are all natural, non-GMO and Gluten-Free. They offer 6 different varieties and while they are all fantastic, my favorite is the Sesame Seed/Pistachio/Green Honey. These bars are broken down into categories.
The Savory bars are rich in vegetable content but low in calories, sodium, and sugar and contain protein rich pea crisps and a touch of olive oil. Each savory bar contains six grams of protein and fiber. They are also certified kosher and dairy free. The Savory Bars are:
✵ Black Olives & Walnuts
✵ Sundried Tomato & Basil
The Sesame Honey Energy Bars, traditionally known as “Pasteli” are dairy-free and contain only a few ingredients included roasted sesame seeds, Greek honey, pistachios from Aegina Island or orange peel. The combination found in these provides natural and long lasting energy. Each bar contains five grams of protein and two grams of fiber. The bars in this category are:
✵ Orange & Honey
✵ Pistachio & Honey
Last but not least is the Yogurt and Oat bars. They bring a bottom covered with yogurt-style coating and are certified kosher. They contain seven grams of protein and feature fig paste, sunflower seeds and raisins. These flavors are:
✵ Cherry & Pistachio
✵ Apricot & Pistachio
The Mediterra bars can be purchase online or at a store near you. They have an MSRP of $1.99 per bar.
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One (1) As They Grow Up reader will win a box of 12 (2 of each flavor)
