Do you really know what you're eating in those protein bars?

CrazyTrackLady
CrazyTrackLady Posts: 1,337 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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.

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  • GoTeamMeaghan
    GoTeamMeaghan Posts: 347 Member
    Yes because:

    1. I know how to read a label or
    2. I make them myself
  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    I think most of them are just junk food that's marketed as "health food".
  • concordancia
    concordancia Posts: 5,320 Member
    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!
  • chels0722
    chels0722 Posts: 465 Member
    Quest = Heaven in my mouth

    nom nom nommmmm
  • CoachReddy
    CoachReddy Posts: 3,949 Member
    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.
  • enigmaneo
    enigmaneo Posts: 61 Member
    One man's/woman's junk food is another one's health food.
  • chels0722
    chels0722 Posts: 465 Member
    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.
  • invisibubble
    invisibubble Posts: 662 Member
    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.
  • Ascolti_la_musica
    Ascolti_la_musica Posts: 676 Member
    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.
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars
  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    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!
  • Petrapoo45
    Petrapoo45 Posts: 271 Member
    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.
  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    Or, you know, actual meat. Which actually tastes good.

    Love this!
  • chels0722
    chels0722 Posts: 465 Member
    Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars

    Quest bars all day long
  • conidiring
    conidiring Posts: 230 Member
    All protein bars are not created equal. I read my labels and make my choices from there. And sometimes I even make my own!:wink:
  • SnicciFit
    SnicciFit Posts: 967 Member
    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.
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    Yes, because I eat Quest bars and not the sugar loaded crappy bars

    Quest bars all day long
    High 5!
  • stines72
    stines72 Posts: 853 Member
    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.
  • sullus
    sullus Posts: 2,839 Member
    Do church wafers count as protein since they contain Jesus meat?

    ... Only if you're Catholic.
  • chels0722
    chels0722 Posts: 465 Member
    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.
  • CrazyTrackLady
    CrazyTrackLady Posts: 1,337 Member
    I'm happy to read so many responses, since I have often started threads and nobody came. I don't eat protein bars or any kind of oat bars or granola, etc. I tend to stay away from them because I worry they aren't gluten free. I just thought this would be a great eye opener.

    I also was shocked when I found out a certain brand of muffin was as caloric as 3 McDonald's breakfast sandwiches, or something to that effect.

    I think some folks in the "health food industry" are trying to dupe us. Shame on them.
  • dough21
    dough21 Posts: 216 Member
    This ones my fav -

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RD38D0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=dvli-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001RD38D0
  • j4zepedajj
    j4zepedajj Posts: 70
    Personally I wont buy or eat those bars unless I REALLY need to.. if I'm starving and out in the middle of the Texas desert.. then yeah I'll eat one... BUT unless thats the case.. I'll eat something else...
  • MeanSophieCat
    MeanSophieCat Posts: 200 Member
    I've been making my own for about a month. Love that I can pick what goes in them.

    No more store bought for me!
  • LoosingMyLast15
    LoosingMyLast15 Posts: 1,457 Member
    i do because i make mine.

    oats
    quinoa
    flax seed meal
    coconut shavings
    almonds
    peanut butter
    unsweetened cocoa powder
    honey
    dried apricot
    dried ginger

    yum!
  • melmckay99
    melmckay99 Posts: 358
    I love Quest bars too! and you know what makes them even better?????

    ready for this, cause it will change your life:
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    Put them in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds before you eat em. It makes them all soft and gooey and brings out the flavours even more! yummmmm
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Quest bars > your face.

    Supreme aren't too bad either but aren't quite as good nutritionally or taste-wise.
  • chels0722
    chels0722 Posts: 465 Member
    I love Quest bars too! and you know what makes them even better?????

    ready for this, cause it will change your life:
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    .
    .
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    Put them in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds before you eat em. It makes them all soft and gooey and brings out the flavours even more! yummmmm

    YES!! I do the exact same thing! AMAZING!
  • melsmith612
    melsmith612 Posts: 727 Member
    I'm glad so many people are raving about the Quest bars because I just got the 12 bar sample pack in the mail today and was eyeballing them for an afternoon snack later. :drinker:
  • ksuh999
    ksuh999 Posts: 543 Member
    I only buy protein bars with ground kitten meat. Don't shortchange yourself folks.

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