9. Swap Out Processed Protein Bars For – Whole Food Bars

Protein bars, such as Quest, are now sold just about everywhere and falsely market themselves as being a "clean" product. They boast about containing no added sugar, however, they contain more sugar alcohols and artificial sweeteners (sucralose, a man-made chemical sweetener a.k.a. Splenda) than just about any bar I’ve ever seen. Consumers believe they are consuming a healthy protein bar, when truly this is an extremely highly processed food-like product. Opt for a fruit and nut-based alternative with real food ingredients such as Kize Concepts or Lara bars. The sugar and fiber in these bars comes naturally from honey and fruit, and healthy fats from nuts and seeds.