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The large-size two-ounce bars are all gluten-free; low in sodium; a goodsource of protein and fiber; and contain important omega fatty acids.Available in Walnut Chocolate Chip, Brazil Raisin, Pecan Coconut and PeanutChocolate Chip, all the bars are Kosher and approximately 70% nuts by weight.Two of the bars, the Pecan Coconut and the Brazil Raisin, are sweetened onlyby banana and contain no added sugar. Current bars available on the marketaverage between 1.2 - 1.5 ounces, making Zoobars significantly moresubstantial.
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McCrea, an acupuncturist and triathlete from Long Island who has a glutenintolerance which severely limits her wheat and gluten consumption, says shewasn't able to find nutritious and gluten-free products to eat during herraces. Products currently found on the market contain too much sugar and toomany processed materials. With that understanding, McCrea set out to design aproduct that would be more health-conscious.
"I was looking to develop a healthy snack that could also give me theenergy boost I needed," says McCrea, 43, who has been competing in triathlonsfor the past five years. "Once I became sensitive to wheat and gluten, I sawhow little was out there for me, and knew I needed to create somethingmyself."
Recent medical research has shown that a gluten-free diet, when combinedwith a casein-free diet, can help improve the behavior of children sufferingfrom autism. "Giving children with autism who are also on a gluten-free dietanother option of a healthy and delicious snack has been one of my main goalswhen creating these products," added McCrea.
The bars, which cost approximately $2.00 apiece, can be purchased atbetter health food stores around New York or via the web,http://www.zoobars.com, at a discount.
A portion of the proceeds from all Zoobars sales will be going to 1% ForThe Planet, an organization which encourages businesses around the world todonate one percent of their profits to environmental protection groups.
This release was issued through eReleases(TM). For more information,visit http://www.ereleases.com.For more information or to receive taste samples, please contact: Dena Wimpfheimer Braverman Communications Inc. 888-771-1515x. 702 [email protected]
SOURCE Jungle Treats Company
