Candy bars are among the easiest things to reach for when you need a quick snack. They’re often studded with enough nuts and sugar to send your energy levels through the ceiling, and they’re always conveniently placed in checkout aisles. However, candy bars — including “healthy” granola bars — are packed with too much sugar. And while they’re high in calories, they’re low in essential nutrients.
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