THE SANE VIEW
Given the rate at which we’re devouring them, it seems many of us believe (or hope!) energy bars are good for us. Sales have risen by a chunky 40 per cent in the past year, according to research group Kantar Worldpanel. In the UK, we now munch through more than 20 million energy bars and balls a year. But the big questions are what exactly is in them and why do we find them so appealing? Energy snacks generally fall into two categories, which often overlap.