best protein bars and shakes out there
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rosemary98
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Suggestions? I need some more protein in my diet. (I have a restricted diet so many of the usual options for protein I can't eat). A protein bar or shake seems like the perfect solution to supplement my protein needs. any suggestions of ones that are highest in protein...absent of partially-hydrogenated oils, etc. The simpler the better--with a low-moderate number of calories. Thank you.
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MRM unflavored. Organic, no sugar added. You can control what you add.0
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I ve used and enjoyed ATTAIN GC Control, ProFlex20 protein Shake, mix along with ACCESS Bars--
sold by Melaleuca...0 -
I would check out plant fusion. It's all plant based which is nice. They have a pretty simple protein powder as well as a more complex meal replacement shake which I have been using. Taste is fine, mixes easily in water.0
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How many calories? ThinkThin bars have a high amount of protein given the number of calories....my nutritionist recommended them to supplement protein for me without adding a ton of sugar. They are pretty good compared to most other bars. Stay aware from the crunch varieties that contain nuts though.
For "shakes" I'd buy a powder and add your own ingredients to get some fruits and veggies in there. My lowest cal option is a scoop of vanilla protein powder, 1 c water, 1 Tbsp cocoa powder (I use 60% or higher cacao), 1/2 banana, 1 c spinach, 6 ice cubes, sweetner of choice (I use Stevia drops but you can use honey, splenda, nothing, etc). Blend in a blender. The spinach is pulverized and you can't taste it at all.
I also have a carrot cake version that's awesome but a few more cals. 1 c carrot juice (they sell this in produce refrigerator at grocery), 1 scoop vanilla protein powder, a dash or 2 of cinnamon, 1/2 banana, 1 c spinach, sweetner of choice. 6 ice cubes. Sometimes i add 1 Tbsp of flax meal in as well (but adds a little fat). Blend til smooth. Takes like a carrot cake smoothie!0 -
I love Quest bars..... 160 to 200 cals and about 20 grams protein... I order them online...0
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I like think thin bars and pure protein bars
i don't really like the powders, but the one I am using now isn't bad.. not a ton of protein though. It's pure protein powder. 100 calories for 15 g of protein. A little low, but works for me.0 -
I love Quest bars..... 160 to 200 cals and about 20 grams protein... I order them online...
I also love quest bars. Ive been eating them since they first made them and am still hooked on them (which is not norm for me, i get sick of stuff pretty quickly). I recently tried the chocolate chip cookie dough. SOOO yum!!0 -
Another fan of Quest bars here! I like Luna bars better, honestly, but they don't have 20g of protein and 20g of fiber... A quest bar keeps me full for 2 hours... A luna bar maybe 1?0
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I like Power Crunch bars. Most kinds have 14g of protein and are relatively low in sugar. And they taste good!0
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Coming from a broke 18 year old; Body Fortress whey protein from Walmart isn't all that bad. 2lbs for $15, I saw excellent muscle gains from it on my last bulk so it must work ok haha!0
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I like Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard, you might try their natural whey.
As for bars, Quest bars are the best, hands down in my book.
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I love KIND bars0
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I like International Protein in Vanilla0
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I love KIND bars
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I love KIND bars
Agreed! They are awesome.0 -
Trutein is the best protein evvvvvvvvver made0
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BY THE WAY, most protein bars contain collagen (aka gelatin), which is not a complete protein and can't be used as well as complete proteins(meats, milk products, etc.)0
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Quest bars are awesome and you can make so many yummy things with them. For protein powder, Go Gnarly is high quality and tasty.0
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I'm in the Kind camp too...just can't choke down a Quest bar. I don't care how much protein is in them, I want my food to taste like food...0
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I am not a shake or bar person. But a friend of mine who was training with some serious athletic types suggested super food greens he and these athletes have been using by Immortal Herbs - it actually has a lot of plant protein and is very low in calories so I have started taking it as part of my weight loss program.0
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