Toosum

Toosum-GlutenFree Oatmeal Bars

I meet Peter Guyer, founder and chief executive officer of Toosum,at the Natural Products Expo West. As we talked, he asked me if I would blog about his company. I responded, "If I like your product I will." He gave us samples and off we went. Unfortunately, they contain sunflower seeds, which I am allergic to, so I had my sister's family try them out.

Well, the Toosum bars got their seal of approval and then some. Even my teenager niece enjoyed them.

It is nice to have a 100 calorie gluten-free bar available that tastes great and has many health benefit including:

Low in sugar and no refined sugars
Certified gluten-free
Non-GMO
No artificial anything
Gluten-free rolled oats—heart-healthy fiber has been shown to lower cholesterol
Chia seeds—full of omega-3 fatty acids to help reduce risk of heart disease
Cashew butter – monounsaturated fat to help improve cardiovascular health
Chicory root—another protein-packed, fiber-rich ingredient to help your digestive system
Sunflower seeds—packed with vitamin E and antioxidants
Coconut—loaded with fiber to improve digestion and stabilize glucose levels
Banana—high in potassium to help lower blood pressure and tryptophan to help boost your mood
Acai berries—high in powerful antioxidants to help boost the immune system and slow the body’s aging process.
Cranberries—loaded with antioxidants and proanthocyanidins, polyphenols that keep bacteria
Cherries—an excellent source of potassium, which helps to lower blood pressure by getting rid of the excess sodium
Plums – a good source of fiber that helps normalize blood glucose levels by slowing the absorption of sugars
Blueberries—high in powerful antioxidants and vitamin C to help boost the immune system and brain function.
Greek yogurt—loaded with probiotics to support healthy digestion