15 Foods You Should Never Eat for Breakfast

7. Breakfast bars

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Many bars rely on syrups like brown rice syrup, invert sugar, or honey clusters that quickly elevate glucose without enough protein to steady it. Some feature a health halo due to added vitamins while still lacking whole food structure. Seek bars with a short ingredient list, nuts or seeds near the top, at least 3 to 5 grams fiber and 8 to 12 grams protein, and minimal added sugar. Better still, keep bars as emergency backups, not daily anchors. Pair one with a piece of fruit and a soy or dairy milk to increase protein and micronutrient breadth.