There is an energy bar culture sweeping the country. Whether you're a man or a woman, athletic or sedentary, there is a bar for you. I've tried a handful of these snacks with mostly miserable results. The majority of them are tasteless chewy logs that land in the stomach with a cement-like thud. Unless you're actually climbing a mountain or running a marathon, I can't understand the need for the massive dose of protein and calories that each of these bars contains. I'm always surprised when I see desk-bound executives reaching for one of these bars at the four p.m. snack hour. Hungry between lunch and dinner? Have an apple or some yogurt. Take a deep breath - your next meal is not far off.

While I usually march through the energy bar aisle with a look of disdain (there are at least 15 different brands promising a variety of physical perks upon consumption) there is one bar that I will stop for. Just one. Greens+ Energy Bar, the solid follow-up to the highly popular Greens+ Powder, is a tasty, all-natural bar that is metabolized quickly and easily. Greens+ is densely chewy like some of the others, but as its primary ingredients are organic quinoa sprout powder, Hawaiian spirulina, and wheat grass, it is also lighter than any other bar that I've tried.

Greens+ is packed with vitamins, minerals, essential amino acids, phytonutrients, enzymes, co-enzymes, cell salts, spirulina, chlorophyll, herbs, botanical extracts, antioxidants, and soluble and insoluble fibers. And unlike the protein-heavy Powerbar and even Cliff Bar (and his sister Luna) Greens+ is more vegetable than anything else and is so recommended not only for tri-athletes, but also for regular folks looking for a mid-day snack. Greens+ is even good for kids.

Like other bars, Greens+ is not a low calorie food. It's called Green+ Energy Bar to give you more zest and uses calories to do so. But the main source of the calories - organic dates and organic almond butter - is also the binding agent that transforms Greens+ powder into an easily transportable Greens+ bar.

Greens+ scores additional points for its encouragement of water drinking. The packaging clearly states: "Chase with 8 oz of pure water." The water aids in the bar's speedy digestion. In addition to the regular green bar, Greens+ is available in a surprisingly delicious chocolate coating (I would never have guessed that green veggies and chocolate could be winningly paired) and a protein version that I've yet to try.

Name of Product: Greens+ Energy Bar

Cost: $2.00 - $3.00 per bar

Where to Buy it: Amazon