Dr. Weil’s Fruit and Nut Bars arrived in my mail last week. I had the opportunity to try a whole bunch of these certified organic bars. Yum! They have a moist, dense texture. The taste reminded me of a Fig Newton filling – the fruitiness and the slight crunchiness when I chewed. The Banana Manna tastes just like banana nut bread. My favorite was the Chia Razz – I loved the raspberry flavor.

Goji Moji: Goji berries help support a healthy immune system, improve eyesight, and circulation.

Chocolada Walnut: Walnuts are good-for-you fat full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids

Pistachi-Oh!: Pistachios are high in potassium, protein, phosphorus, and magnesium

Banana Manna: Bananas are also high in potassium which helps to protect against heart attack, stroke, as well as lowering blood pressure.

Chia Razz: Raspberries are a Super-Fruit and the Chia seed is a complete protein, with Omega 3 fatty acids, and amino acids.

Image credit: Michelle Smith

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Dr Weil’s Fruit and Nut Bars

British Heart Foundation nutritionist Sara Stanner:

The pulp oil also contains unsaturated fatty acids and plant sterols, which could help to reduce blood cholesterol levels.

In addition, there is evidence that sea buckthorn juice might help to protect ‘bad’ cholesterol from oxidation, a process which is involved in the development of coronary heart disease.

The oil has also been shown to have a possible benefit in reducing the tendency of blood to clot but more research is needed to clarify whether adding it to foods can have any real impact on reducing risk of heart disease.

But how does it taste?

More info about sea-buckthorns aka seaberries at Wikipedia.

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Sea-Buckthorn Berries for Heart Health