The Why:  Everyone wants a flat stomach.  But there is a particular, special time in a woman’s life when a belly is best…ie, when you’re pregnant!  And as we all know, pregnancy brings along with it some special nutritional needs—and desires. You know. Those crazy cravings that you’ll be joking about long after you’ve delivered? Well, NutraBella Belly Bars are a great thing to add to your list--and your handbag-- before, during and after pregnancy.  They have 180 calories, 8 grams of protein and 5 grams of fat.  They’re crispy, and come in 4 great flavors.

The Health Bonus: There are 18mg of iron, which is 100% of what you need in a day, in a single Belly bar (if you're not pregnant, or are not sure how much iron you need, check with your doctor or health care provider).  There is also 35% of the calcium that you need in a day. Check out the complete list of vitamins and minerals:

Vitamin A         15%
Calcium           35%
Vitamin E         35%
Folate               200%
Magnesium      20%
Vitamin C         35%
Iron                  100%
Vitamin B6       100%
Vitamin B1       215%
Zinc                 20%

What We Liked Best:  They taste great, you wouldn't even know they were good for you. And, you don't really have to be pregnant to eat them!

What We Liked Least:  Two moms on our tasting panel wish they'd known about these when they were pregnant. Also, keep in mind they are not a "free food" they still have calories -- so if you're not pregnant  -- watch those extra calories.

What It Replaces: Candy bars and/or other junk foods you might be craving.The Price: About $2.00

Offerings: Baby Needs Chocolate, Mellow Oat, Berry Nutty Cravings, Burstin' Chocolate

Website: http://www.nutrabella.com/

Where to Buy: Check their website to locate a store. http://www.nutrabella.com/findstore.asp

Ingredients: Organic Brown Rice Syrup, Milk Chocolate (Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Chocolate Liquor, Whole Milk Powder, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Orange Peel, Rolled Oats, Toasted Oats (Oats, Honey, Soybean Oil), Soy Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Calcium Carbonate), Soy Nuts (Soybeans, Sugar, Natural Flavors, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Caramel Color), Dark Chocolate (Sugar, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Soy Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Calcium Carbonate), Martek DHA, Non Fat Dry Milk, Cocoa Butter, Natural Flavor, Cocoa Powder

Vitamins and Minerals : Calcium Carbonate (Calcium), Magnesium Carbonate (Magnesium), d-alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Elemental Iron (Iron), Sodium Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Folic Acid (Folate), Beta Carotene 10% (Vitamin A), Zinc Oxide (Zinc), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B 6 ), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B 12 ).

Contains: 100mg Vegetarian Omega-3 DHA; 30% organic ingredients

Nutritional Analysis Per Serving:
180 calories
5g fat
26g carb
8g protein
2g fiber
80mg sodium

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written by Mes, July 20, 2007

I love the mellow oat flavor. I started eating them when I was pregnant and still buy them today!