She Says: Dr. Weil Makes a Good Bar
This evening while running I watched Dr. Weil pimp some products on QVC. Yes, I said I was watching QVC. Don’t knock it, ’till you try it. QVC is how my mom learned about Bare Escentuals and Philosophy years before Rhode Island had a Sephora. Anyway, Dr. Weil was answering questions and selling things like waffle makers, hand blenders and this amazing looking duplex steamer. Anyway, watching it reminded me that I never discussed my experience with his bar that I ate the other day.
Review time with an apology for the v. poor picture quality.
Tuesday I tried the Weil By Nature’s Path Organic Banana Manna Pure Fruit And Nut Bar.
I cut it up into 8 little pieces and snacked on it throughout the day. Overall, I enjoyed my epxperience and would get this bar again. I’m interested in their other flavors like Goji-Moji and Pistachi-Oh!, too, but I’m not sure I’ve seen those in stores.
INGREDIENTS: Organic dates, organic dried bananas, organic almonds.
Texture: Larabar-esqe, pureed fruit genre. To me, Larabars are a bit dry, but this bar had a chew and stickiness that Larabars lack, and I liked that.
Taste: Very good! A little sweet at first, but I really liked it.
Bonus: Three simple ingredients! I got a little bit of banana in my bar and, as you can see in the picture, there were lots of little nuts.
Bummer: Kind of a lot of sugar at 22g (but it’s all from the fruit, no sweetener added) and not that much fiber at only 3 g.
Overall, as the new challenge begins, I’m trying to eat less and less processed foods, but sometimes I want or need a bar. This is a great bar for my new “whole foods” goal because it only has three ingredients and I thought it tasted great!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Yummy! I love bars, unfortunately they are SO expensive. I have a hard time justifying spending $1 + on a teeny bar. I really need to figure out a way to get them cheaper or for free. I’m excited for this new challenge of yours – I’m trying to eat more whole foods as well.
October 16th, 2008 at 9:11 pm
I saw those at my local grocer, wasn’t sure how they would taste…thanks for the info!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I love that Dr. Weil bar flavor!!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:27 pm
I need to try that bar! My mom loves the pistachio flavor!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:49 pm
hmm, never tried those bars b/c of the nutritionals, but i like your idea of cutting it up and spreading it out over the day… i’m just not that disciplined!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I’ve seen those bars but have haven’t tried them yet because they’re kind of expensive at Wegmans. I might try one now that I know they’re decent.
My mom watches a good bit of QVC also. You can get some good stuff on there! I have those spikes for my shoes and I can walk on a block of ice with them. Yes, it makes me a dork, but at least I’m not falling!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I saw those bars the other day, but couldn’t decide if I should try them. I definitely will now!! Great review
October 16th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
thanks for the great review! i always like a bar review because they can be so hit-or-miss. so its good to get an opinion first! thanks
October 16th, 2008 at 10:08 pm
yeah I need to switch up my bars often or I get sick of them! Haven’t tried this one yet…so I’ll have to do that soon! Funny, my dad was all about Dr Weil like 10 years ago…way before he was well known…go dad haha.
October 16th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Thanks for the review – that man is so cute in his white beard all being happy.
October 16th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
I’m always glad to hear a good bar review…but I gotta say, Dr. Weil creeps me out a little.
October 16th, 2008 at 11:07 pm
I love anything with his face. I just want him to read my palm or something!
October 16th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
Did QVC make the running go by quicker? I’ve never tried that!
October 16th, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Lol. QVC. I shouldn’t judge, but the thought of you running while watching QVC is pretty funny.
October 17th, 2008 at 12:28 am
Mm, I definitely am a fan of the Banana Manna bar!! I have yet to try their other flavors. But I agree that they sound appealing. The sugar content can be a turnoff sometimes but at least it’s all the good stuff.
Oh, and I love QVC – especially the website. That’s where I order my face wash…and I have Bare Escentuals, too! My aunt kind of has a QVC problem (aka the stereotypical QVC watcher who buys stuff that she doesn’t really need and never really uses), but the rest of our family can weed through the not-so-good deals and find the steals. It’s fun!
October 17th, 2008 at 1:44 am
I’ve been wanting to try these bars! I’m glad you gave them a good review:)
October 17th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Any TV usually helps the run go by faster.
I kind of love Dr. Weil, too. He has a great website everyone!
October 17th, 2008 at 8:12 am
Great Review – I often wondered what they would be like… I may have to give them a try.
Thanks for sharing
zesty
October 17th, 2008 at 8:29 am
Thanks for the review, I have been eyeing those bars in Whole Foods and have wondered about them.
October 17th, 2008 at 8:52 am
my auntie always forwards me his emails, but i never even knew he had bars. very interesting.
thanks for your kind comment yesterday.
October 17th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Interesting! I like the flavors
October 17th, 2008 at 10:45 am
I LOVE QVC. I’m seriously addicted to it. I do almost all of my Christmas shopping on QVC.com. Hahaha. I’ll have to try one of those bars sometime!!
P.S. Thanks for the nice comment on my blog! I’m glad I’m finally getting some readers
October 17th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
THREE ingredients!? Cool. Bet you could make it yourself