Protein Bar Debate

1fit_fox

Heeeeey everyone - I am new here, thought it would be a good place to track my daily macros and make sure I am keeping up with everything throughout the day, especially my protein. Gaining muscle and serious about it!

Quick question if anyone has a moment to respond - does anyone else have problems digesting some protein bars? I am thinking about just scrapping the store bought ones (even if they are the absolute best I can find) and making my own... My stomach doesn't seem to respond well to most protein bars I buy... thoughts, comments, concerns - welcome.

kinman23

I personally don't think protein bars are the best way to get what you need. So many of them have sugar alcohol in them. I think a whey protein or casein protein for night is much better. Or just eating high protein foods. Good luck!!

KatLifter

I'd suggest looking at the ingredient list. A LOT of bars use scary and hard to pronounce ingredients. I really like Quest Bars, they have a natural line so each bar has ~200 calories, 20g protein, 17g fiber. The coconut cashew is DELISH.

Take a look at this, it helps break down the best and worst bars. http://www.wellandgoodnyc.com/2012/07/16/the-5-best-and-worst-nutrition-bars/#the-5-best-and-worst-nutrition-bars

karrielynn80

My question is are you sure it's the protien bars themselves? or the increase in protein in general.

I don't make a habit of eating them, but only b/c the only ones i like are the snickers marathons - and they aren't the best version (protein / fat / carb ratios) - but they are yummy and a snack when i'm craving one.

other than that, as said above, i'd suggest you look at the ingred. list to see if you can find what's bugging you.

starbucksbuzz

Awwww I love my luna bars!!!

That said I usually save them for snacks inbetween meals, or emergency situations where I end up being out and really hungry. I try and plan my meals to be overall high in protein so I don't depend on bars.

1fit_fox

wow! Thank you ladies so much for your responses, I really appreciate each of them! Just for an update - I haven't eaten protein bars at all this week and feel pretty darn great. I started eating smaller meals every couple hours that include chicken and tuna. again, thank you SO much for your input, have a great day!

darwinwoodka

Tried the Quest bars and they stop me up. Went back to Lunas.

Nitxinha

Keep the eye on sugar. 4g of sugar is one tsp. Some bars have 20 gs. and even if they do not say sugar, anything that ends in -ose is an indicator. Stick to a Fat Carb combination like a piece of fruit and a handful of nuts or some veggies and hummous. They will satiate you, and are alot of bang for your buck!