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    Energy Bars for Long Shifts

    A 12-hour shift rarely leaves room for a sit-down meal. STAT was built by surgeons who needed something that fits in a scrub pocket, survives a long day, and gives them a clear number for protein and caffeine. Here is how to evaluate any bar for shift work — and where STAT lands.

    Allergens: Contains milk and soy. Some flavours contain peanuts or tree nuts.

    Healthcare professional on a long shift with a STAT Bar in a scrub pocket

    1. It has to fit where you actually keep it

    Scrub pockets, duty belts, flight bags, and cab consoles are all small and all warm. A bar that crumbles, melts, or needs refrigeration will not make it to hour eight.

    STAT Bars ship in a single-serve wrapper sized for a scrub pocket and are shelf-stable, so a couple can live in your locker or bag between shifts.

    2. Protein you can count on one hand

    When a bar is standing in for a missed meal, protein grams matter more than the marketing on the front. Look for a clearly stated number rather than a vague 'high protein' claim.

    Each STAT Bar delivers 16-19g of protein depending on flavor: Chocolate 16g, Peanut Butter Espresso 17g, Salted Caramel Coffee 19g.

    3. Caffeine in a number, not a mystery

    Shift workers are usually stacking coffee across a day, so an unlabeled caffeine dose makes it hard to keep track. Pick bars that print the milligrams.

    Every STAT flavor contains 100mg of natural caffeine — roughly one cup of coffee — so the math stays simple. The FDA notes up to 400mg per day is generally considered safe for healthy adults.

    4. Dietary fiber and a short ingredient list

    Fiber content and a readable ingredient list are the two fastest ways to separate a real food bar from a candy bar in a foil wrapper.

    STAT uses real cocoa and coffee, with cordyceps in Peanut Butter Espresso and reishi in Salted Caramel Coffee, and no synthetic caffeine. Full ingredient breakdowns are on the What's Inside page.

    5. A rotation you will not get bored of

    The bar you stop eating by week three is not the right bar. Three flavors is usually enough variety to keep a locker stash going.

    Many shift workers set up a subscription so a box arrives every two weeks without a reorder task on a day off.

    The three STAT flavors

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    Frequently asked questions

    Look for a shelf-stable bar with a clearly stated protein amount, a printed caffeine dose so you can track your daily total, dietary fiber, and a wrapper that fits your pocket. STAT Bars offer 16-19g protein and 100mg natural caffeine per bar.

    Every STAT Bar flavor contains 100mg of natural caffeine, about the same as a standard cup of coffee. The FDA notes that up to 400mg of caffeine per day is generally considered safe for healthy adults.

    A bar is a convenient bridge between meals rather than a full replacement for one. STAT Bars are designed for the gap when a real meal is not possible. For guidance on your own diet, speak with your physician or a registered dietitian.

    STAT Bars are shelf-stable and individually wrapped so they can live in a locker, bag, or scrub pocket between shifts. As with any chocolate-coated food, avoid leaving them in direct sun or a hot vehicle for long periods.

    Most shift workers keep three to five bars in a locker or bag for a typical week. A subscription set to every two weeks covers that pace without needing to reorder.

    STAT Bars contain 100mg of natural caffeine, so many night-shift workers save them for the first half of a shift and choose caffeine-free food later on. Timing caffeine around your own sleep schedule is a personal decision — check with your healthcare provider if you are unsure.

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    General information, not medical advice. Reading this does not create a doctor-patient relationship. See our Medical & Health Disclaimer.