Kind bars may look natural but, in addition to sugar, some contain a variety of artificial sweeteners, flavors and preservatives, which according to Dr. Mark Hyman, “can disrupt our gut microbiome and lead to inflammation and weight gain.” Not exactly the kind of gut feelings we're looking for in a snack.

Daniel LubetzkyKind / Founder Daniel Lubetzky, founder of KIND, is on a mission to make the world a little kinder one snack and act at a time.

Ingredients: Peanuts, almonds, glucose syrup, soy protein isolate, honey, palm kernel oil, sugar, chicory root fiber, unsweetened chocolate, alkalized cocoa, soy lecithin, natural flavor, sea salt, cocoa butter. Allergen Information: Contains peanuts, almonds and soy.

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These bars are made with almonds and peanuts, two foods that have been particularly impactful for people trying to maintain healthy blood pressure. A meta-analysis evaluating 16 studies shows that almond intake can reduce diastolic blood pressure (which is the bottom number in a blood pressure reading).

#2: Low Glycemic Index Kind Bars They flood your system rapidly and give you drastic spikes in blood glucose. Low glycemic foods don't act this way.

Daniel Lubetzky founded KIND in 2004 after becoming frustrated with his own snacking options. He vowed to create a snack that was both nutritious and delicious, and from there KIND, with a brand mission of not-only-for-profit®, was born.

Daniel Lubetzky (born 1968) is a Mexican American billionaire businessman, philanthropist, author, and founder and executive chairman of snack company Kind LLC.

Undoubtedly the hero of KIND's pantry, we use only perfectly whole, smooth California almonds and roast them to perfection.

Yes, You Can Still Eat KIND Bars and Lose Weight.

5 Best granola bars for diabetes These bars all have a great balance of carbs, protein, and fiber with low amounts of added sugar. KIND Nuts and Spices Bars: KIND bars are a classic and have always been one of my go-to blood sugar friendly bar options. For lower carbohydrates, stick to the nuts and spices flavors.

Here are the 17 best foods for high blood pressure.

• Citrus fruit. Citrus fruits may help lower blood pressure.
• Salmon and other fatty fish. Fatty fish are an excellent source of omega-3 fats, which have significant heart benefits.
• Leafy greens.
• Nuts and seeds.
• Berries.
• Amaranth.
• Olive oil.
• Eggs.