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Are cereal bars a healthy meal replacement?

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Are cereal bars a healthy meal replacement?

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Cereal/granola bars tend to have lots of added sugar, high fructose corn syrup and unhealthy fats, so it's not an ideal replacement for a real meal. Watch registered dietician Sharon Richter explain why these bars are not as healthy as we may think.

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