Meet the ingredients
Date paste — when you say, “Gimme some sugar, baby,” we say, “How about some date paste?” All the sweetness of corn syrup or granulated sugar, without the high/crash symptoms. Dates contain fiber-bound sugar that hits your bloodstream slowly, as well as protein, fat, potassiumand mineral products including copper, sulfur, iron, magnesium and fluoric acid.
Organic peanuts and peanut butter — these guys are big players in the k-bar, and they bring a combination of fiber and protein that satisfies for hours. Peanuts contain thirty essential nutrients and phytonutrients, including magnesium, folate, vitamins B3, E and niacin. They contain monounsaturated fat (the healthy stuff) and resveratrol, which studies show combats inflammation and lowers blood sugar. *Note about mold in peanuts: all of our peanuts are domestic USA products, and they are roasted. This means that the chance of aflatoxin contamination is as close to zero as possible.
Dark chocolate and dutch process cocoa— have the most concentrated antioxidants per gram of any food. The flavonoids in natural cocoa work to prevent blood platelets from clumping. (Green tea, red wine and blueberries all contain flavonoids, but none in the same concentration as natural cocoa.) The flavinoids in cocoa work to prevent blood platelets from clumping. Also contains iron, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium. Plus, it’s chocolate. So come on, what’s not to like?
Almonds — or as we call them, The Power Nut. High in vitamin E, magnesium, fiber, phosphorous, protein, potassium, calcium and iron. They’re also high in linoleic acid, the body’s main essential fatty acid.
Whey protein—derived from milk, whey has the highest bioavailability of any known protein. Researchers at Lund University in Sweden discovered that whey appears to stimulate insulin release. Writing in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, they also discovered that whey supplements can help regulate and reduce spikes in blood sugar levels among people with type 2 diabetes by increasing insulin secretion. Plus, protein makes you strong like bull.
Coconut — the principal fatty acid in coconuts is lauric acid, the same fat found in mothers’ milk. Not only does this stuff increase your metabolic and thyroid rates by up to 20%, it does not disintegrate into bad cholesterol (LDL), only the good stuff (HDL). Cocoanut is also good for your hair and skin.
Walnuts — high in omega-3 polyunsaturated fats, along with a respectable level of protein, complex carbohydrates and antioxidants. Omega-3 serves the brain, helping our neurons fire at maximum capacity. Research shows that walnuts are also an important source of bio-melatonin, a precursor to melatonin, the hormone that helps sleep when you should.
Pumpkin seeds — a concentrated blast of zinc, iron, calcium, phosphorous, magnesium, copper, fatty acids, protein, and vitamins E and B. The seeds also provide essential plyunsaturated fatty acids (including at least one ω-3 unsaturated fatty acid and at least one ω-6 unsaturated fatty acid).
Sunflower seeds—Seeds are also a complete protein source for vegetarians. In addition to linoleic acid (an essential fatty acid), sunflower seeds are also an excellent source of dietary fiber, protein, vitamin E, B vitamins, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, selenium, calcim and zinc. Also rich in cholestorol-lowering phytosterols.
Flax meal — the flax seed contains one of the highest payloads of nutrients on the planet. A mineral and fiber profile like other grains, but a heaping helping of omega-3 and antioxidants pushes this stuff into superhero territory. It’s got a combination of high fiber and healthy fat that you can’t get anywhere else.
Rolled oats — a gluten-free whole grain, and a rocking source of fiber, thiamine and iron. Oats also contain antioxidants known as avenanthramides, which help your circulatory system. Oh, and they contain beta-glucan, which helps control your blood sugar level, and is excellent for jocks, geeks, cheerleaders, greasers and prom queens.