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

Here's a link to others made by Clif Bar Company: http://www.clifbar.com/food/products/ It also shows the nutrition values of each of them so you can compare.

I used to use them as one of my food groups. I've since cut them out, and then noticed I felt better for it. Also have tried to reduce the amount of Soy that comes into my system, almost all the different bars out there have soy in them.

For now I avoid any processed foods/bars for pre, post, or during workouts and just try to get what I need for the day in my meals.

Really glad you shared, enjoyed reading your experience of bars, I too try to keep soy out as much as possible, though it's not an easy feat at times, it's in so many things!:noway:

LOVE Clif Bars... I buy the chocolate mint bars by the box!
I don't use them as a post-workout or recovery snack -- too heavy in my opinion.
However, I do use them as a meal replacement when there is not time for a proper meal while working in the ER.

Clif bars taste pretty good ( especially the chocolate chip coconut flavor) but they're around 240-250 calores & only 10g of protein. I can make a protin shake for 210 calories that is 30g of protein, greek yogurt and a homemade pumpkin protein bar for 250 calories that is 31g of protein. I keep one in my purse for emergency food, but I rarely eat them...just not worth it to me calorie-wise.

Are people unaware of Quest Bars on this forum? Phenomenal taste and probably the best profile on the market.

Yes, I eat Clif, Builder's, Oh Yeah!, and all that just because they taste good, but Quest is the ultimate bar all around.

Yeah I am a fan of Quest bars. Since my gym started selling them I don't eat Cliff bars as often. They are also perfect for me for pre-workout. Not too heavy. Then my gym started selling Darryl's All Natural N R GY bars - holy cow- they blow both of these out of the water. They have tons of protein but are a little higher on calories which is fine for me before a long run. Unfortunately it's a small Canadian company so I doubt most people can get them.

I would be interested to hear what people think of Mojo bars. I love them, but they might not be so healthy...

I have to say about Clif bars...I was amazed how much sugar they have in them. They keep pushing my sugar allotment way up! I do love them though and find them super convenient for breakfast with a piece of fruit when I'm running around.

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.

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.

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

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

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.