question about protein bars ~ advice please!!!

T_Marie4
T_Marie4 Posts: 104 Member
edited December 19 in Food and Nutrition
hey all - I've never purchased protein bars before, so I am impressed and slightly discouraged at the selection. I am just starting to fill my cupboard with meals to go along with Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 meal plan. She suggested Lara Bars or 22 days bars - well, the 22 days I can only find online and I don't want to spend that much $$$ - and the Lara Bars seem to contain quite a bit of sugar. Is the sugar content a natural source then and something I don't need to worry about? I couldn't imagine Jillian suggesting anything that wasn't acceptable in regards to nutrition. I purchased the Pure Protein bars, as they are on sale 10/$10 and I had coupons that made them free! Can't beat FREE! But really, what drew me to those particular ones is the sugar content is so low. The nature valley and special K protein bars also have a lot more sugar than the Pure Protein bars also. Just wondered what you all thought, since maybe I'm over-thinking or worrying too much about the sugar content. Thanks!!!

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  • 714rah714
    714rah714 Posts: 759 Member
    Jillian suggested it, because Jillian is getting paid to suggest it.
  • mpizzle421
    mpizzle421 Posts: 80 Member
    Some of these protein bars border on junk food (lol, and cause anal leakage). You could try making your own?

    Whey + peanut/almond butter + oats + stevia (optional) + oven = simple protein bar.
  • peace_pigeon
    peace_pigeon Posts: 120 Member
    Lara bars are fantastic, but they do have a lot of sugar (from dates) and are not very high in protein. I love them when I am hiking- great for quick energy.

    The best protein bars that I have found are Quest bars. No artificial ingredients, gluten free, super low carbs/sugar and high quality protein. Not cheap, but well worth it for me.
  • mariacolumbus
    mariacolumbus Posts: 227 Member
    I would suggest using the protein bars with lowest sugar/highest protein...this will help all the way around.
    I agree with the OP - Jillian Michaels promotes certain brands because she is paid to do so.
    I also understand buying the protein bars and not making your own...making them is great if you have the time...sometimes we don't have time for home made things :)
  • stylistchik
    stylistchik Posts: 1,436 Member
    Read the ingredients. Personally I love Clif bars (including builder bars, mojo, luna, etc.) but they are high in sugar. I don't count sugar, only carbs, so I just make sure they fit into my day. My new love are PureFit bars but I also can't have dairy so anything with whey protein, casein or milk is out for me.
  • T_Marie4
    T_Marie4 Posts: 104 Member
    Thanks for all the info and suggestions :) I'm not opposed to making my own, wouldn't mind trying to make some but time is typically an issue, so I definately want to keep stock of quality bars so I can grab-n-go if needed. Don't know why I never thought of JM being paid to promote - duh - feel kinda silly about that now. Her meal plan does say these are her personal favorites, not ones you specifically HAVE to have. Regardless, I am still surprised at the sugar amount from something she's promoting.
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