Why is the sugar content in Arts Original Collection PROBAR higher than some other bars?
The sugar content in an Art’s Original Collection PROBAR is balanced for blood sugar regulation and optimal energy.* Simple carbohydrates from organic brown rice and barley malt syrups along with dried fruits bring blood sugar levels up quickly without severely spiking insulin.* These simple forms of sugar are indicated on the sugar line in the nutrition panel and are mistakenly compared to table sugar and HFCS (high fructose corn syrup). Complex carbohydrates along with fiber and other important nutrients are found in the rolled grains and support long term blood sugar regulation.* Fiber also buffers the simple carbohydrates assisting them in a slower absorption.* These are the reasons that Art’s Original Collection PROBAR is such an effective tool for managing blood sugar. What is the difference between refined sugar and evaporated cane juice? Refined sugar is cooked and becomes acidic. Evaporated cane juice is simply air dried. The nutrients are better preserved when they are not ex