There is an energy bar culture sweeping the country. Whether you're a man or a woman, athletic or sedentary, there is a bar for you. I've tried a handful of these snacks with mostly miserable results. The majority of them are tasteless chewy logs that land in the stomach with a cement-like thud. Unless you're actually climbing a mountain or running a marathon, I can't understand the need for the massive dose of protein and calories that each of these bars contains. I'm always surprised when I see desk-bound executives reaching for one of these bars at the four p.m. snack hour. Hungry between lunch and dinner? Have an apple or some yogurt. Take a deep breath - your next meal is not far off.