Most “healthy” bars are candy bars with better marketing. Research shows many contain 15-25g sugar with hyperpalatable fat-sugar-salt combinations that defeat satiety. For an emergency stash, look for: minimal recognizable ingredients, protein over 10g, sugar under 5g, fiber over 3g. Better yet, question whether you need bars at all — nuts, jerky, or eggs serve the same function without engineering.
This companion covers the bar problem, reading labels, what to look for, and simpler alternatives. (4 min read)
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