Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why are NOW Energy Bars called "Energy" bars?

A: Phil Keoghan's NOW Energy Bars have healthy carbohydrates which your body requires to sustain "Energy." Your body uses the carbs as fuel for your intense exercise and athletic activity. We like to refer to it as "ready-energy."

Q: What makes NOW Energy Bars different from all of the other bars on the market?

A: Quite honestly - TASTE! And then, there is the addition of particularly functional, all-natural ingredients like WHITE CHIA SEEDS and MANUKA HONEY. This is the World's First Energy Bar with MANUKA HONEY! Our Honeycomb with Chia & Raisins bar is the first tree nut and peanut free energy bar made with MANUKA HONEY.

Q: What is Manuka Honey?

A: MANUKA HONEY is a high-potency type of honey that is unique to New Zealand. The health benefits of this amazing natural product range from the ability to boost your immune system, to high antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory benefits that far exceed ordinary honey. Be sure to Google "MANUKA HONEY" for more information on this amazing health food.

Q: Are NOW Energy Bars GMO Free?

A: Yes, each and every NOW Energy Bar is free of any genetically modified ingredient.

Q: Are NOW Energy Bars Gluten-Free?

A: Yes, NOW Energy Bars are gluten-free, containing whole grain gluten-free rolled oats that have been completely isolated and segregated in their harvesting to ensure that they are free from any cross contamination. Going one step further, our company then utilizes independent lab testing to verify that each production batch of NOW Energy Bars exceeds standards set forth for determining "Gluten-Free" status. For more information about our Gluten-Free manufacturing process click here.

Q: Are NOW Energy Bars All-Natural?

A: Yes, NOW Energy Bars are made with 100% all-natural ingredients. Natural is what drives the integrity of our basic philosophy using only real honest food items and ingredients from nature. Nothing artificial!

Q: Do NOW Energy Bars contain trans fat?

A: No, Phil Keoghan's NOW Energy Bars do not contain trans fat. Trans fats are not considered part of a healthy diet, so you will not find any hydrogenated oils in our products.

Q: How Many Bars can I eat per day?

A: We know how good they are! Phil Keoghan's NOW Energy Bars are intended to add a healthy vital snack to your diet. How you work these great tasting bars into your diet is up to you. We recommend them as a healthy snack but are not intended to serve as a meal-replacement. With protein, carbs, fiber, and other healthy ingredients like WHITE CHIA SEEDS and MANUKA HONEY these bars can be used to aid in athletic performance-especially endurance sports.

Q: If I am allergic to peanuts or other nuts can I eat NOW Energy Bars?

A: You should not eat the Peanut & Carmel NOW Energy Bar if you're allergic to any nuts as the bar contains peanuts. However our Honeycomb with Chia & Raisins bar is completely tree nut and peanut free.