I want to yell NOOOOO to energy bars

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  • Sweet_Potato
    Sweet_Potato Posts: 1,119 Member
    I started making my own protein bars.

    Same! I make my own granola bars, and they fill me right up

    Homemade energy bars are easy (if you have a food processor) and soooo good. I actually like these "raw brownies" better than real brownies: http://mynewroots.org/site/2011/04/the-raw-brownie-2/
  • tryinghard71
    tryinghard71 Posts: 593
    what I put in my body is MY choice, it doesn't do anything to you-other than annoy you apparently. Some people eat 100% clean, some eat 75% clean, others don't eat clean at all, to each their own

    This

    ^^^
    This. I like to think of my self as a 80/20 girl. 80% of the time I try to eat healthy non processed foods. 20% of the time I like to eat the hell out of some crap. YUM! It all balances out.
  • iAMsmiling
    iAMsmiling Posts: 2,394 Member
    I just watched the Jon Stewart interviews of Michael Moss (Salt Sugar Fat) on my computer.
    http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-march-26-2013/michael-moss
    http://www.thedailyshow.com/extended-interviews/424784/playlist_tds_extended_michael_moss/424767

    Which reminded me that every time I see a protein bar or energy bar on one of my mfp friend's food diary, I want to yell NOOOOOO! When are we going to stop putting processed foods in our bodies?

    I get all my best information from a comedian and a guy trying to sell a book too. :grumble: :noway: :grumble: :noway:

    I'm amazed at how many people trade in their critical thinking skills for a clever turn of phrase and pseudo science.
  • pobanion
    pobanion Posts: 18 Member
    what I put in my body is MY choice, it doesn't do anything to you-other than annoy you apparently. Some people eat 100% clean, some eat 75% clean, others don't eat clean at all, to each their own

    I soak all my food in bleach!!! 100% clean!!!!


    I like to eat the "pink slime" meat filler. It is pre-bleached :)
  • breyn2004
    breyn2004 Posts: 162 Member
    I eat Quest protein bars. Not sure if they are clean or not, but they are definitely not candy bars.

    ^^ This ^^

    I don't eat bars often, but I like to have one or two on hand just in case I need to grab and go and from what I've ready and researched, Quest Bars are the way to go.
  • jackpotclown
    jackpotclown Posts: 3,275 Member
    I want to yell
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    because they're just that good \m/

    k i will allow this here,

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    :wink: \m/
  • spud_chick
    spud_chick Posts: 2,640 Member
    Homemade energy bars are easy (if you have a food processor) and soooo good. I actually like these "raw brownies" better than real brownies: http://mynewroots.org/site/2011/04/the-raw-brownie-2/

    I wish I could justify getting a proper food processor. I see tons of recipes for DIY Lara Bars (which I really like but $$$, seriously). Although all the fruit sugar might put some off.
  • axialmeow
    axialmeow Posts: 382 Member
    I eat Quest bars and plan on not stopping.
  • helyla
    helyla Posts: 162 Member
    what I put in my body is MY choice, it doesn't do anything to you-other than annoy you apparently. Some people eat 100% clean, some eat 75% clean, others don't eat clean at all, to each their own

    ^This.

    *making mental note never to add OP to my FL*

    Same here. I eat protein bars sometimes before or after the gym to give me a boost or to hit my protein for the day. God forbid I ever have anything processed in my food diary I'll get yelled at. Jeeze.
    I'm here for support not judgement!!!
    If it's working for me, let me be!!!
  • InnerFatGirl
    InnerFatGirl Posts: 2,687 Member
    I had a protein flapjack today after my cardio because I hadn't eaten and needed energy. Tons of sugar and carbs, but it allowed me enough energy to finish my weight lifting routine and supplied about half of my daily protein. I agree that they're not the best daily foods, and they're full of crap, but they have their use and it's all about moderation.
  • thisisme13
    thisisme13 Posts: 150
    There's nothing really wrong with them. The only way they are wrong is if you choose not to consume them. Eating processed foods obviously isn't as good as whole foods that are fresh however energy bars/protein bars are a much better choice than a chococlate bar.

    I keep some protein bars on hand. To me they taste like a chocolate bar so instead of getting in 200 totally empty calories by picking up a chocolate bar, I eat a protein bar which has the same, if not a few more calories than a chocolate bar but much more nutrition.
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
    I eat Quest protein bars. Not sure if they are clean or not, but they are definitely not candy bars.

    No, they're HORRIBLE!! I got a few flavors because every time a topic comes up "what is a good protein/nutrition bar" it seems like there are 57 answers in a row: "quest. Quest! QUEST! Quest! Quest are the BEST!"

    I couldn't even finish chewing the first bite of the apple pie one, my husband tossed half the peanut butter/chocolate one and the chocolate brownie one was like chewing on semi-sweet chocolate rubber. Blech. What a waste of money.

    let me tell you something about Quest energy bars... let's take a little journey... i was driving home, a 12 hour drive, paying for gas with change and filling up a water bottle from a fountain at a rest stop (mmmm, bleachy)... i was just praying that the gas needle wouldn't hit 0 before i got home... i was RAVENOUS. i was gnaw-off-my-own-arm HANGRY. and i had that apple pie Quest bar that someone had left in my car. it was the ONLY thing to eat. and did i mention that i was REALLY HUNGRY? yeah, i opened that thing up and was hungry enough to get through two and a half bites. that as literally ALL i could force myself to eat. i stuck w/ my clorox water for the rest of the drive. (yes i made it home, but i had to put the lawn mower gas into my car once pay day hit so i could make it to the station)
  • sburde2
    sburde2 Posts: 178 Member
    I often eat clif bars as either breakfast or lunch because my job requires a lot of travel and I'd rather eat that than pull through a drive through somewhere.
  • Koholint
    Koholint Posts: 104 Member
    There's nothing really wrong with them. The only way they are wrong is if you choose not to consume them. Eating processed foods obviously isn't as good as whole foods that are fresh however energy bars/protein bars are a much better choice than a chococlate bar.

    I keep some protein bars on hand. To me they taste like a chocolate bar so instead of getting in 200 totally empty calories by picking up a chocolate bar, I eat a protein bar which has the same, if not a few more calories than a chocolate bar but much more nutrition.
    This!

    Some days, I have 150-200 calories left and I need to put in more for my protein macro. It's a "nutrition" bar, but I like to reach for a Luna bar to curb off hunger with those calories instead of reaching for something empty. I COULD just eat chocolate or whatever I fancy, but the Luna bars are tasty and I feel good about eating them rather than chocolate.
  • GnomeLover1984
    GnomeLover1984 Posts: 80
    I really don't give a **** if someone wants to sit around and eat Country Crock butter out of the tub all day long. What other people eat is none of my business...nor is it yours. :D
  • PetulantOne
    PetulantOne Posts: 2,131 Member
    I yell NOOOOOOO when people don't mind their own business.
  • helyla
    helyla Posts: 162 Member
    I am with you on this. If you can't pronounce just one of the ingredients it shouldn't go in your mouth!
    Weird. I mean, I couldn't pronounce "quinoa" when I first saw it, but "arsenic" is easy. That thinking could lead to one seriously effed-up diet.

    Ahaha love it!!
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
    I am with you on this. If you can't pronounce just one of the ingredients it shouldn't go in your mouth!
    Weird. I mean, I couldn't pronounce "quinoa" when I first saw it, but "arsenic" is easy. That thinking could lead to one seriously effed-up diet.
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  • Chris99mu
    Chris99mu Posts: 352 Member
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  • Chris99mu
    Chris99mu Posts: 352 Member
    I really don't give a **** if someone wants to sit around and eat Country Crock butter out of the tub all day long. What other people eat is none of my business...nor is it yours. :D

    Get it!!!!
  • WendyTerry420
    WendyTerry420 Posts: 13,274 Member
    I eat Quest protein bars. Not sure if they are clean or not, but they are definitely not candy bars.

    No, they're HORRIBLE!! I got a few flavors because every time a topic comes up "what is a good protein/nutrition bar" it seems like there are 57 answers in a row: "quest. Quest! QUEST! Quest! Quest are the BEST!"

    I couldn't even finish chewing the first bite of the apple pie one, my husband tossed half the peanut butter/chocolate one and the chocolate brownie one was like chewing on semi-sweet chocolate rubber. Blech. What a waste of money.

    Meh. People have differing tastes. I love quest bars. There are very few flavors that I don't like. I will not however eat anything made by Hersey or Mars. A snickers? Ew.


    Snickers Marathon bars are awesome!
    :smokin: :heart:
  • GainsAndGuitars
    GainsAndGuitars Posts: 74
    Quest bars are great! If you buy them from a retail store, they are STALE! You have to order them direct from the company!:)) You can order the original or the natural line. You can get them individually or in a variety box. They are fresh, and so soft! I love to heat them up in the microwave for about 8 seconds, and top with a tsp of natural peanut butter!!

    Agreed. Coconut Cashew is my jam. If i get them from the store and they are stale I might microwave them for a few seconds to get them chewy. Some of the flavors aren't great but some are awesome.
  • joliefrijole
    joliefrijole Posts: 19
    I love Balance Bars and Luna Protein bars! I find they fulfill my ginormous sweet tooth without having to succumb to the more junky alternatives...
  • Mia_RagazzaTosta
    Mia_RagazzaTosta Posts: 4,885 Member
    I eat Quest protein bars. Not sure if they are clean or not, but they are definitely not candy bars.

    No, they're HORRIBLE!! I got a few flavors because every time a topic comes up "what is a good protein/nutrition bar" it seems like there are 57 answers in a row: "quest. Quest! QUEST! Quest! Quest are the BEST!"

    I couldn't even finish chewing the first bite of the apple pie one, my husband tossed half the peanut butter/chocolate one and the chocolate brownie one was like chewing on semi-sweet chocolate rubber. Blech. What a waste of money.

    You should try Zone Perfect. They are made by the same people that make EAS protein shakes. They are soooo god. And yes... they have sugar....

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    I eat a chocolate mint Zone perfect bar every morning with my full fat half and half laden coffee. OP, what I eat is nunya and you can rip it out of my cold dead hand. :flowerforyou:
  • UsedToBeHusky
    UsedToBeHusky Posts: 15,228 Member
    Antagonizing for the sake of it...








    Just ate a Zone Perfect chocolate and peanut butter protein bar! Mmmmmm!

    *listens for distant screaming*
  • marieautumn
    marieautumn Posts: 928 Member
    Energy bars taste like garbage in my opinion and they are so high calorie for what they are. PASS.
  • Imadarkswan
    Imadarkswan Posts: 113 Member
    I don't think they're evil but I look at the nutrition info and most of them are close to being candy bars with a lot of vitamins added in. I never buy them.

    Candy bars with extra vitamins and protein added? I'm always ready for that party! :laugh:

    ^Dang Straight!
  • helyla
    helyla Posts: 162 Member
    Antagonizing for the sake of it...








    Just ate a Zone Perfect chocolate and peanut butter protein bar! Mmmmmm!

    *listens for distant screaming*

    How dare you defy the laws of the OP!!! Shame on you!!! :laugh:
  • sheldonz42
    sheldonz42 Posts: 233 Member
    Cutting up carrots is a process - therefore, cut carrots are PROCESSED FOODS!!! This annoys me as much as the misuse of "chemicals" and "organic." Everything is made of chemicals. All the food we eat is, by definition, organic, or it isn't food. I know what folks actually mean when they use these terms, but these uses are simply wrong.
  • jellybaby84
    jellybaby84 Posts: 583 Member
    I am with you on this. If you can't pronounce just one of the ingredients it shouldn't go in your mouth!

    So, the more literate you are the more crap you get to eat?

    I must try that as an incentive with some of my lower ability English classes. "Once you learn to say this ingredient, you can eat it children!"

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