The basics01
How to choose a protein bar that fits your day
Compare protein bars by portion, ingredients, protein and sugar. A practical guide to choosing a snack that suits your routine.
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30 guides · Food, simply explainedLabel reading02
Protein bar labels: per bar vs per 100g
Learn to compare different-sized protein bars, calculate a serving and avoid confusing per-bar figures with per-100g nutrition.
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Label reading03
Sugar in protein bars: what the label tells you
Understand total sugars, ingredient lists and serving sizes when comparing protein bars, without relying on sweetness or packaging claims.
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Inside Henry04
Inside a five-ingredient protein bar
Explore the five ingredients in Henry Cocoa & Sea Salt, what each contributes to the recipe and the allergen information to check.
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The basics05
Protein bars vs protein shakes: which suits your routine?
Compare bars and shakes by convenience, portion size, ingredients and preparation, so you can choose what works for your day.
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Everyday food06
Protein snacks for work: a practical desk-drawer plan
Plan useful work snacks with a mix of shelf-stable and chilled options, sensible portions and an easy weekly restocking routine.
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Days outside07
What to pack for a surf day: snacks, water and a simple plan
Build a practical surf-day food bag with water, portable snacks and a proper meal plan for the time you will spend away from home.
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The basics08
How much protein should a snack contain?
Put protein snack numbers in context: daily intake, portion size, your usual meals and why one target does not suit everyone.
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Label reading09
Gluten-free and lactose-free protein bars: what to check
Understand why gluten-free, lactose-free and milk-free are different claims, and how to check a protein bar for your dietary needs.
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Inside Henry10
Short ingredient lists: what they tell you about a protein bar
A short ingredient list can make a bar easier to understand. Learn what ingredient count reveals, what it cannot tell you and how to compare recipes.
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Everyday food11
Can you have a protein bar for breakfast?
A protein bar can be convenient on a rushed morning. Here is how to think about portions, variety and what else to pack for breakfast.
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The basics12
Can you eat protein bars every day?
Consider variety, convenience, ingredients and cost before making a protein bar part of your daily routine.
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Label reading13
Fibre in protein bars: what to look for
Find and compare fibre figures on protein bar labels, while keeping the rest of your daily food in view.
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Label reading14
Carbohydrates vs sugars: reading a protein bar label
Learn why carbohydrate and sugars are different label entries, with a simple example for comparing protein bars.
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The basics15
Egg, whey or plant protein bars: how to compare them
Compare protein sources in bars through ingredients, dietary preferences, allergens and the nutrition of the finished product.
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Label reading16
Are protein bars vegan? A label-reading guide
Protein bars may contain milk, egg or other animal-derived ingredients. Learn what to check and why Henry is not a vegan bar.
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Inside Henry17
Why are dates used in protein bars?
A practical look at dates in bar recipes, sweetness and why fruit ingredients do not replace checking the sugar figure.
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Inside Henry18
Cocoa vs chocolate in protein bars: what is the difference?
Understand the difference between a cocoa ingredient, a chocolate flavour and a chocolate coating when choosing a protein bar.
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Inside Henry19
Almond butter in protein bars: flavour, texture and labels
Explore almond butter’s role in Henry’s recipe and the practical information to check when choosing a nut-containing protein bar.
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Label reading20
Salt in protein bars: flavour and the label
Learn how to compare salt in protein bars and why a sea-salt flavour is not a sports hydration claim.
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Everyday food21
How to store protein bars and read their date labels
Check storage instructions, best-before and use-by dates, and organise your protein bars so the right pack gets eaten first.
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Smart shopping22
How to compare protein bar prices fairly
Work out price per bar and per serving with simple examples, while accounting for delivery, multipacks and the amount you will use.
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Smart shopping23
Buying protein bars in bulk: a sensible order checklist
Plan a larger protein bar order around taste, shelf life, storage, delivery costs and how many bars you will realistically use.
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Days outside24
Protein snacks for travel: pack for the journey you have
Plan portable travel snacks around journey length, storage, access to meals and the practicalities of eating away from home.
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Days outside25
Snacks for a day hike: a practical food-bag checklist
Plan food for a day walk with a mix of meals, portable snacks, water and sensible storage rather than relying on a single bar.
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Everyday food26
Should you keep a protein bar in your gym bag?
Decide whether a bar is useful around your workout by considering your next meal, storage and the routine you already have.
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Smart shopping27
Homemade vs shop-bought protein bars: what to consider
Compare homemade and packaged bars by preparation, ingredient control, nutrition information, storage and true cost per portion.
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Smart shopping28
How to taste-test protein bars before a bigger order
Use a simple tasting method to compare sweetness, texture, flavour and portion size before committing to a multipack.
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The basics29
Protein bar portion sizes: choosing a snack that fits
Understand how bar weight affects the serving, and choose a portion based on your routine rather than a front-of-pack number alone.
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Inside Henry30
How to request Henry bars, including a free bar to try
A clear guide to requesting Henry Cocoa & Sea Salt bars, adding one free bar to try and confirming pricing and delivery by email.
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