Protein Bars/Nutrition Bars

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  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    ThinkThin, awesome taste, good stats
  • meganfoster12
    meganfoster12 Posts: 411 Member
    I love the pure protein ones; 20 grams of protein, 6 grams of fat, 2 grams of sugar and 16 grams of carbs!
  • stumblinthrulife
    stumblinthrulife Posts: 2,558 Member
    I think you'll find that the people telling you protein bars are the worst, and the people eating them, are two entirely different sets.

    There is far from universal consensus on MFP about how you should eat. You'll need to make up your own mind which path to follow.
  • jonnythan
    jonnythan Posts: 10,161 Member
    They pretty much are candy bars.

    I love em, and I eat em.

    The reason is because there isn't really anything inherently wrong with candy bars. Plus protein bars have a far better macronutrient breakdown than candy bars, and often have added vitamins and minerals.

    A Snickers and Clif Builder's Bar have about the same calories. The Clif bar has 20g protein and a bunch of vitamin C, A, and calcium. A Snickers has 4g of protein and pretty much no vitamins.

    I still eat Snickers sometimes though.
  • Saucy_lil_Minx
    Saucy_lil_Minx Posts: 3,302 Member
    I've always heard that protein bars and meal replacement bars were the worst and the equivalent to candy bars... and yet I see so many people's diaries filled with them?! Please explain the madness to me. :flowerforyou:


    You need to be very aware of what needs your trying to meet with the bar you chose.

    Protein Bars are meant to aide in muscle recovery. Protein also helps you to maintain a fuller feeling longer, as it is more slowly digested than carbohydrates are.

    Energy bars like Cliff Bars are designed to be eaten before or during intense energy using session like Running, and Climbing. The purpose of theses higher carbohydrate bars is to get a faster source of energy through your system to sustain a longer period of activity.

    Meal Replacement Bars (MRPs) are just that they have a balance of protein, carbs, and healthy fats designed to Replace the meal you don't want to eat, or don't have time to fix.

    I would say if it is made by a Candy Company it probably is just a glorified candy bar, but honestly if your going to eat it, a little protein is better for sustainability (keep you fuller longer)

    Protein Bars are not always the best choice for protein just simply b/c the pasteurizing process can destroy the Whey isolate which makes the usable protein no good. Quest Bars are one of the better options for a protein bar.

    Look up some no bake recipe's that use protein powder to make the bar, and then use your favorite protein powder to make them. Store them in your frig or freeze to grab in a pinch.
  • FitMolly182
    FitMolly182 Posts: 303 Member
    I like Quest bars and Rise + protein bars. Both have simple ingredients. The Rise + protein bar has whey protein, almonds, and honey. That's it. Great on the go breakfast option.

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