Which Granola Bar to Choose

Crunchy or chewy? Less than a 100 calories? Healthy or not? Do these questions cross your mind as you examine the granola bar isle? The truth is that a granola bar can be a great snack choice for students at school or adults on the go; they key is to choose the right one. So, what granola bar should you pick? Check back Friday for the answer!
–Amy Goodson

Amy Goodson, MS, RD, CSSD, LD is a registered dietitian for Ben Hogan Sports Medicine and serves as the sports dietitian for the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, FC Soccer Dallas, Jim McClean Golf School, Texas Christian University Athletics, and University of Texas at Arlington Athletics. In addition, she is an adjunct professor and dietetic intern preceptor for Texas Woman’s University, Texas Christian University and the University of Texas at Arlington and is a state media representative for the Texas Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. . She received her Bachelor of Science degree in speech communications from Texas Christian University and Masters in Exercise and Sports Nutrition from Texas Woman’s University.