Protein Bars.

Silk · Post by **Silk** » Wed Feb 28, 2007 5:38 pm

I recently have been eating a protein bar after work-out and it's filled me right up and kept me energized.

Now I'm trying to lose fat, are protein bars healthy snacks to have when I'm feeling like I want a little something, or do they provide too many calories and carbs for that?

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:28 am

Depends on the type. I know someone here that will tell you they are the food of the devil, or something similar in his own words

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In estimation, there are far worse things ot eat, so if you eat one with about 25g Protein and 25g Carbs once a day, you're not seriously going to hinder weight loss, or increase risk of things like Cholesterol problems etc etc.

They are not the cleanest things to eat, but they are probably better for you than say a Large Burger, a Pastry, Deep Fried Food, Meat filled Pies etc etc

YoungBlood · Post by **YoungBlood** » Thu Mar 01, 2007 9:51 pm

Proteon Bar by Universal Nutrition. I've yet to find a better protein bar. Not exactly cheap though...

http://www.universalnutrition.com/store ... cfm?id=273

SarahPT · Post by **SarahPT** » Fri Mar 02, 2007 11:38 am

Protein bars are highly processed and full of stuff that the body really doesn't want. not the worst thing int he world, but not the best choice either.

I eat an all natural protein bar (whey protein, dried fruit and nuts). It's called Elev8me. If you google Elev8me you can find info. They aren't the cheapest, but it's worth it for soemthing quick, easy AND good for you.

Sarah

swanso5 · Post by **swanso5** » Sun Mar 04, 2007 6:06 pm

you're right boss man i will say they're terrible...a protein shake would work better...bars are full of fat and / or carbs, articificials, preservatives etc...the fat also slows digestion which is NOT what you want post workout as the muscles need replenishment NOW not later so liquid protein is the go...proper food sources will decrease fat quicker than any bar or snack

Boss Man · Post by **Boss Man** » Mon Mar 05, 2007 9:33 am

Well I have almost never eaten one post-workout, but I do eat them, I will admit that.

bunnyface2358 · Post by **bunnyface2358** » Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:16 pm

Really bad!!! Just look at how many calories and fat and sugar are in such a small bit of food

XQH000AD0001 · Post by **XQH000AD0001** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 7:53 pm

I buy them once in a while just because they taste good to me. I try to avoid them A.M.A.P. mainly because they're really expensive.