05.01.05
Abbott Laboratories, Columbus, OH, has expanded its Ensure line of products with Healthy Mom Snack Bars and Nutrition Shakes. Claimed to be the first nutritionally balanced snack bars developed specifically for pregnant women and nursing moms, both the bars and shakes deliver more than 20 vitamins and minerals, designed to offer a convenient and healthy way for new moms to curb cravings. The lactose-free shakes contain 2 grams of protein and 3 grams of fat, and are available in Creamy Milk Chocolate and Homemade Vanilla varieties. Two snack bars, which equal one serving size, contain 70 calories and less than 2 grams of fat, and are available in Fudge Graham and Chocolate Chip varieties.
