Do you really know what you're eating in those protein bars?
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CrazyTrackLady
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I came across a great article this morning while perusing through the health section of CNN. The article is about what is "really in" those protein bar snacks that claim to be nutritious.
http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/7-nutrition-bars-worse-candy-213500862.html
Give it a read.
http://shine.yahoo.com/shine-food/7-nutrition-bars-worse-candy-213500862.html
Give it a read.
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Yes because:
1. I know how to read a label or
2. I make them myself0 -
I think most of them are just junk food that's marketed as "health food".0
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Teehee, love the description of gelatin! Yes the process is a bit gross, but there isn't anything in gelatin that will do much harm, yet she goes on and on as if it were worse than the soy derivatives!0
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Quest = Heaven in my mouth
nom nom nommmmm0 -
I think most of them are just junk food that's marketed as "health food".
most, yes. there are some good ones out there though.0 -
One man's/woman's junk food is another one's health food.0
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One man's/woman's junk food is another one's health food.
Agreed. Who said my double Big Mac couldn't be my protein bar? No one.0 -
Yes because:
1. I know how to read a label or
2. I make them myself
This. If people don't read food labels, then it's their fault.0 -
Do church wafers count as protein since they contain Jesus meat?
Maybe you could just eat those instead.
Or, you know, actual meat. Which actually tastes good.0 -
Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars0
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Teehee, love the description of gelatin! Yes the process is a bit gross, but there isn't anything in gelatin that will do much harm, yet she goes on and on as if it were worse than the soy derivatives!
That was my thoughts exactly! I'd rather eat boiled animal parts (I do this quite often when making bone broth) than eat the other offensive ingredients like soy & HFC!0 -
maybe its where I live, but ive only heard of one of those bars!! But this was still a good read though. Ive never bought into these so-called healthy bars anyways.0
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Or, you know, actual meat. Which actually tastes good.
Love this!0 -
Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars
Quest bars all day long0 -
All protein bars are not created equal. I read my labels and make my choices from there. And sometimes I even make my own!0
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Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars
Quest bars all day long
I had to look these up. Do they taste good? I still wouldn't eat them "all day long" as I prefer to eat meat, veggies, fruits and nuts, but I would consider them for days when I'm traveling or hiking or something... maybe.0 -
Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars
Quest bars all day long0 -
Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars
Quest bars all day long
I had to look these up. Do they taste good? I still wouldn't eat them "all day long" as I prefer to eat meat, veggies, fruits and nuts, but I would consider them for days when I'm traveling or hiking or something... maybe.
They are the best protein bars I've ever tasted and I've true quite a lot. Lots of fiber too. Their newest flavor chocolate chip cookie dough is incredible.0 -
Do church wafers count as protein since they contain Jesus meat?
... Only if you're Catholic.0 -
Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars
Quest bars all day long
I had to look these up. Do they taste good? I still wouldn't eat them "all day long" as I prefer to eat meat, veggies, fruits and nuts, but I would consider them for days when I'm traveling or hiking or something... maybe.
They are the best protein bars I've ever tasted and I've true quite a lot. Lots of fiber too. Their newest flavor chocolate chip cookie dough is incredible.
I wouldn't eat them all day long either, since that much fiber would probably not be very comfortable (if ya know what I mean). But they are incredibly delicious! They are a very well rounded bar, probably an ideal on the road snack to hold you over between meals.0
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