Are there any benefits to protein bars

[Kadraven]

I was just wandering if I should try them or not.Because I checked out the prices and there kind of high.So can someone please tell me if there worth it.

[Break_Bread]

I imagine you could find a cheaper alternative.

[the_monsterous_monster]

If you need protein on the go, then they're well worth it. So are RTDs (ready to drink). Shit basically depends on your level and obsession with lifting and nutrition. If you are planning to consume 6-8 meals a day, then a protein bar would be benificial. if not, then you'll survive without them. Just get your protein from other sources then. And protein bars generally aren't expensive. A supply of 24 can be had for 26-30$ with 20g of protein. Look around.

[mc2]

Originally Posted by the_monsterous_monster

If you need protein on the go, then they're well worth it. So are RTDs (ready to drink). Shit basically depends on your level and obsession with lifting and nutrition. If you are planning to consume 6-8 meals a day, then a protein bar would be benificial. if not, then you'll survive without them. Just get your protein from other sources then. And protein bars generally aren't expensive. A supply of 24 can be had for 26-30$ with 20g of protein. Look around.

I agree...
I used protien bars because they were convienient when i was on a busy schedule. Now i have time to make protien shakes and dont need them anymore. The most important thing is to get protien in your body immediatley after your workout whether its from a bar, or a drink.

[Kadraven]

Thanks for the info.

[Izayoi]

Its hard for me to get all that protein because I minimize consumption of meat. The bars were helpful but I hated the taste, and sometimes I couldn't stomach another shake.

I make my own protein bars and thats much better.

[Jagi]

protein bars are great way to keep your daily protein intake at a high

also helps to keep you from getting to hungry at meal time

i buy pure protein bars, they taste fucking great, and they just reformated their formula and it taste even better now, but it dropped from 32g of protein per bar to 29g

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/ww/purebars.html


Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
Calories From Fat 60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4.5g 23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 240mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 29mg 10%
Dietary Fiber <1g 2%
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohol 17g
Protein 30g 43%
Vitamin A 20%
Vitamin C 20%
Calcium 20%
Iron 4%
Vitamin E 20%
Thiamin 20%
Riboflavin 20%
Niacin 20%
Vitamin B6 20%
Folic Acid 20%
Vitamin B12 20%
Biotin 20%
Pantothenic Acid 20%
Phosphorus 6%
Iodine 20%
Zinc 20%
Copper 25%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:
Ingredients
Strawberry Flavored Filling (Maltitol, Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Sorbitol, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Pectin, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavors, Citric Acid, Red #40, Red #3), Yogurt Coating (Maltitol Powder, Palm Kernel Oil, Milk Protein Isolate, Nonfat Dry Milk Solids, Nonfat Yogurt (Cultured Nonfat Milk), Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor), Protein Blend (Whey Isolate Hydrolysate, Whey Protein Isolate), Hydrolyzed Gelatin, Glycerin, Soy Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Salt), Water, Maltitol Syrup, Strawberry Flavored Fruit Pieces (Sugar, Cranberries, Citric Acid, Natural Strawberry Flavor, Elderberry Juice Concentrate, Sunflower Oil), Natural Flavor, Canola Oil, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Peanut Flour, Titanium Dioxide (Color), Vitamin And Mineral Blend (Ascorbic Acid, Tri-Calcium Phosphate, D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Vitamin A Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin), Potassium Sorbate (Preservative), Sucralose



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[Mo-Better]

Some bars are better than others so the trick is to read the labels. Just know that things like granola bars are load with fats so you don't want them. Buy one of those and you may as fell hae a Snickers.

I've tried several different bars and the best one I've tasted is the Muscle Milk bars. They also have a nice texture.