I Hate Clif Bars
My mom used to say, “I hate the word ‘hate.’” I don’t use it very often, but when I use it, I mean it. I can only think of a few things I hate – like February. I also hate Clif Bars.
I mean it when I say, “I hate Clif Bars.” I don’t know what’s wrong with me. Everyone I know loves Clif Bars, but the thought of eating one makes me gag. Even after long, grueling runs, I can’t choke down more than a few bites of a Clif Bar simply for nourishment.
I admit, Clif Bars are hard to beat nutritionally and unfortunately, they’re everywhere: race goodie bags, grocery store checkouts, gas stations, sports supply stores… What’s a good alternative to Clif Bars? Here are some suggestions:
Snickers Marathon Bars
I got one of these in a race goodie bag and I now buy them on the regular. They are so good, I feel like I’m eating a candy bar! I get them at Wal-mart in the pharmacy section near the Boost and Ensure meal replacement drinks. It seems unnatural to eat anything with the Snickers name on it for nutrition before or after exercising, but I’ve had success with them. I will continue to buy them and eat them until further notice.
Kashi Go Lean Protein & Fiber Bars
Eh. These bars are OK. I like the Chocolate Caramel Crunchy Protein & Fiber Bar, but it’s the only one I’ve found that I’ve liked.
Luna “The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women” – Lemon Zest
Yes, I know Luna bars are made by the Clif company. I never said, “I hate the company that makes Clif Bars.” I said, “I hate Clif Bars.” I can’t eat Clif Bars, but I can eat Luna Bars. I don’t know why. I’m a woman – maybe that’s why. Lemon Zest is my favorite so far.
As I noted, Luna Bars are The Whole Nutrition Bar for Women. So can my boyfriend eat a Luna Bar?
From the post Will Eating Luna Bars Make a Guy Grow Breasts? on Chow.com:
Clif Bar, manufacturer of the Luna nutrition bar – marketed “for women” – is asked this question all the time. The concern is baseless, however. Luna bars, which come in flavors including Lemon Zest, S’mores, and Dulce de Leche, contain no estrogen or other hormones that might cause men to grow mammary glands. They’re for women because they’re fortified with nutrients females typically need more of or sometimes have a hard time getting in their diets. These include folic acid, calcium, iron, B vitamins, and fiber.
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Hi there – I work at Clif Bar…just wanted to chime in and say it’s a bummer that you don’t dig CLIF BARs, but everyone has their own taste buds
Clif makes many different types of bars, and LUNA might be right up your alley (Personally, I love the texture of LUNA Bars, much more than CLIF BARs). And they are perfectly fine and healthy for guys to eat! We do get that question all the time.
Also, definitely try the new CLIF CRUNCH bars or even the CLIF Kid ZBars! I think you’ll find one you love from those options.
Good luck!
-Chris
Thanks Chris at the Clif company! The more I think about it the more I think it is that I hate the consistency or texture of Clif Bars more than I hate the taste. Just something about them does not agree with me.
I have tried Luna Bars and some of them work for me. I haven’t tried the Clif Crunch Bars or the Clif Kid Z Bar. I will check them out. I have the Ragnar Relay coming up and I need light, fast options.