I have a new sponsor, Natural Balance Foods. The company makes the famous ‘Nakd’ bars, a snack which is completely natural; no added sugar, not cooked, just a mix of oats and fruit ‘smooshed’ together. It also makes some high protein Trek bars and, if you are feeling naughty or in competition, some yummy baked flapjacks. Natural Balance also make some Nakd bars which are Gluten and Dairy free, great for those people who suffer from these intolerances.
The directors of Natural Balance are completely enthused about promoting a healthier diet for both athletes and kids and speaking to either Greg or Jamie leaves y
ou feeling totally converted.
I will be using the Nakd and Trek bars as part of making the switch to a Low GI diet I have just embarked on, having seen nutritionist Barry Murray of optimumnutrition4sport (more about that in another p
ost soon) and hope that these bars will help keep my snacky cravings at bay during long days at work, leaving me in a better state to train in the evenings. Holly (my 7 year old monster) had tried one and loves them which is also a great sign for Greg’s campaign to get kids eating better snacks as, being a typical kid, she turns her nose up at most cereal bars unless they have a picture of a cartoon character on……
I have a small taster supply to let people try, so if you see me at an event grab me and try one.
So agree with you that Nakd and Trek bars are the best training food/fuel ever! we are training for an epic race to the North pole and these food bars are our major food and energy source. Janine has not had a craving for chocolates or anything sweet ever since having them. Good luck with your training!