{"id":9063,"date":"2021-11-17T01:05:24","date_gmt":"2021-11-17T01:05:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/?p=9063"},"modified":"2022-03-01T06:53:54","modified_gmt":"2022-03-01T06:53:54","slug":"gluten-free-protein-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenchoicenow.com\/v\/gluten-free-protein-bars","title":{"rendered":"10 Most Nourishing Gluten-Free Protein Bars To Buy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re looking for a quick dose of protein to keep you going throughout a busy day or that extra push of energy to finish off your workout, protein bars can be a convenient snack to tide you over until your next meal. 

Abiding by a gluten-free diet, though, can sometimes mean grabbing protein bars that have as much sugar as a candy bar because they\u2019re the only gluten-free option. 

Despite the grocery store struggles many of us face, finding a protein bar that\u2019s gluten-free and healthy doesn\u2019t have to be as elusive a task as it seems.

The easiest way to distinguish if a food product is gluten-free is by looking for the Certified Gluten-Free label. To qualify for the gluten-free label, brands must meet the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements to certify their products.

According to the FDA definition, a product must contain less than 20 mg of gluten per kilogram to be labeled gluten-free. Additionally, the product cannot contain wheat, barley, rye, or other grains that contain gluten (<\/strong>1<\/strong><\/a>). <\/strong>

These rules apply to all certified gluten-free labels, as well as any product that states it\u2019s gluten-free on the package (2<\/a>).

Even though a brand must meet certain requirements to be labeled gluten-free, manufacturers aren\u2019t required to state whether their product is gluten-free on the label.

Protein bars that don\u2019t have a gluten-free label may still be safe to eat on a gluten-free diet, but to be safe, there are a few possible gluten-containing ingredients to avoid:<\/p>\n\n\n\n