Low Impact On Blood Sugar Makes Snacking With HERSHEY'S SMARTZONE Smarter Than Ever

The Glycemic Index is a measure of how carbohydrates, upon being eaten, affect blood glucose (blood sugar) levels—the higher the GI number, the greater the response in blood sugar. When consumed, foods with a high GI value (above 70), such as a baked potato (85), jelly beans (78) or popcorn (72), cause a rapid spike in blood sugar, while foods with low GI value (below 55), such as in an apple (38), milk (27) or peanuts (14), cause a slower blood sugar response. With a GI score of 16, the HERSHEY'S SMARTZONE crunchy chocolate caramel energy bar is a low GI food.

HERSHEY'S SMARTZONE bars were developed by The Hershey Company according to the principles of the Zone Diet created by Dr. Barry Sears, who believes that preventing rapid changes in blood sugar is the key to controlling hunger and managing weight.

1. Foster-Powell, et al. International table of glycemic index and glycemic load values. Am J Clin Nur 2002; 76: 5-56.

2. The GI Value of HERSHEY'S SMARTZONE crunchy chocolate caramel bar was measured using valid scientific methodology at an Australian University.

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