Do you like Clif bars??? Other recovery foods?

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  • jbludorn
    jbludorn Posts: 5 Member
    I eat Clif bars almost daily. I find them satisfying and delicious, unless most granola bars, which are a waste of calories. Just keep in mind they have a lot of sugar, I have to cut out dessert some days because of it. Coconut Chocolate Chip is the best, with Chocolate Mint at a close second. :)


    Oooh! Thanks for reminding me that the coconut choco chip ones existed. Going to pick a few up on the impending grocery run tonight!
  • tigertchr23
    tigertchr23 Posts: 418 Member
    I love cliff bars (chocolate mint is my favourite) however I don't use them as recovery food. They are often part of a pre-race meal for me or sometimes as a pre-workout snack. They are billed as energy bars and do have some calories in them.

    They won't "ruin" your diet unless you over eat but I don't think they are the best food out there. If you like them and they replace a less wise food choice and fit in your macros, go ahead.
  • supermodelchic
    supermodelchic Posts: 550 Member
    No , I do not consumme them, I do a protein shake with added glutimine, rice cakes , almond butter and 1/2 apple.
  • drusilla126
    drusilla126 Posts: 478 Member
    I have become a protein bar addict. Obsessed with trying every one I come across and most are good. I didn't like Quest bars at first but now I love them too.
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    If I have to eat something processed, exercise/fitness/recovery/energy related food is by far and wide the winner over fast food, sugar laden eating. I try to keep some on hand, but... I ran out. Headed to the store soon.
  • mrk1185
    mrk1185 Posts: 44 Member
    I don't use Clif bars to replace meals, but I do use them to prepare or recover from a long run. Peanut toffee buzz is my favorite, because it has caffeine in it.

    It's one of the small bits of caffeine that I still allow myself, really helps to pick me up after a 9 miler :D
  • AmyMgetsfit
    AmyMgetsfit Posts: 636 Member
    I will take one with me if I am going on a long hike or bike ride as a little extra energy. That is the only time I eat them.
  • 3dogsrunning
    3dogsrunning Posts: 27,167 Member
    I have become a protein bar addict. Obsessed with trying every one I come across and most are good. I didn't like Quest bars at first but now I love them too.

    Have you tried them heated up in the microwave? So much better
  • redraidergirl2009
    redraidergirl2009 Posts: 2,560 Member
    If you normally eat a 250 calorie snack then feel free to eat them in place of that, if you are just adding them to your diet you are just adding in more calories. Work them into your calorie intake.
  • TriDanimal
    TriDanimal Posts: 8 Member
    They are not intended to be replacement bars but with that said, I don't really use them they are too tough to digest while on the go. Many of the aid stations have them as food offerings but they are super calorie dense as stated above. I prefer to have liquid calories I can sip on them even when my stomach shuts down to prevent the bonk. I find my stomach shuts down after about 7hr mark and doesn't begin to take back in food until after the 14-15hr mark so solid food is out for at least half of my days.

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