How are these?

r0dxx · 08-27-2006, 01:19 AM

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bioc/greenbars.html

I think this is probally the cleanest protein bar, I have found

How do you think these would be to take to class with me 3x a week to have in between breakfast and lunch to hold me over

GoalGetter · 08-27-2006, 08:58 AM

I think it looks fine, if you can handle the taste (have you tried it yet?).

I saw a chocolate (not peanut butter) version of them at vitamin shoppe yesterday and contemplated buying one to try.

In the one you're looking at, the fat is from organic peanut butter, the protein is whey isolate, and the sweetener is agave nectar. Everything else is greens extracts and powders. Just make sure you read the ingredients carefully to see if you have any allergy or reaction to any of them, as they aren't things you find in the typical protein bars you might have eaten in the past.

For those who didn't click the link, here is the nutrition breakdown:

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Servings Per Container: 12

Amount Per Serving:

Calories 280
Calories from Fat 100
Total Fat 11 g 17%
Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 5 mg 2%
Sodium 55 mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 24 g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1 g 4%
Sugars 18 g
Protein 20 g 39%

Vitamin A 0%
Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 2%
Vitamin E 35%
Vitamin B-6 25%
Vitamin B-12 25%

Ingredients:
Organic peanut butter, organic agave nectar, whey protein isolate, brown rice syrup, Biochem's raw greens blend (chlorella [cracked cell], non-GMO lecithin, apple fiber, organic alfalfa grass juice powder, organic barley juice powder, organic wheat grass juice powder, organic spirulina, brown rice germ, spinach leaf powder, broccoli powder, carrot powder, royal jelly, acerola berry juice powder, beet juice powder, green tea extract, milk thistle extract, licorice root powder, L-acidophilus, grape seed and skin extract, parsley leaf powder, billberry extract, pea powder, mixed tocopherol), organic quinoa powder.

**calalily1972** · 08-27-2006, 01:36 PM

Not bad at all! Too bad that didnt' make something like this with stevia. Talk about the perfect protein bar

r0dxx · 08-27-2006, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

Not bad at all! Too bad that didnt' make something like this with stevia. Talk about the perfect protein bar

I'm currently using these between one of my classes since I literally have 2 minutes

Its not bad tasting, and seems to fit into my diet alright. I'm usually not use to taking in sugars other then my PWO shake, but it seems it is good sugars.

Is agave nectar an okay sweetner?

GoalGetter · 08-28-2006, 07:16 AM

here's a link to some info...
http://www.shakeoffthesugar.net/article1042.html

PWGriffin · 08-28-2006, 11:52 AM

Looks very similar to the snickers marathon protein bars I'm eating right now.......

I thought the sugar in these bars was bad, but this is the only protein bar I've been able to stomach..(I literally almost threw up trying to swallow the second bite of the last one I tried.)

So tis ok??

r0dxx · 08-28-2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWGriffin

Looks very similar to the snickers marathon protein bars I'm eating right now.......

I thought the sugar in these bars was bad, but this is the only protein bar I've been able to stomach..(I literally almost threw up trying to swallow the second bite of the last one I tried.)

So tis ok??

LMAO. These are TOTALLY different then the snickers marathon "candy bars"

PWGriffin · 08-28-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0dxx

LMAO. These are TOTALLY different then the snickers marathon "candy bars"

Don't laugh fucker, that's rude, I would never laugh at someone asking a question...if the question was ridiculous and funny maybe...but I would still try to answer the question, unlike some people. You are a shithead.

Calories: 290
Calories from fat: 70

Total Fat: 8g
Sat fat: 3.5
Trans fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 5mg
Sodium: 180mg
Potassium: 240mg
Total carbs: 41g
Dietary Fiber: 8g
Sugars: 23g
Protein: 20g

Vit A 35% Vit C 100%
Calcium 50% Iron 45%
Vit E 100% Thiamine 100%
RiboFlavin 100% Niacin 100%
B6 100% Folic Acid 100%
B12 100% Biotin 100%
Panto. Acid 100% Phosphorous 30%
Magnesium 35% Zinc 35%

Ingredients:

Quadratein (soy protein isolate, whey protein isolate, peanut flour, calcium caseinate), caramel (corn syrup, sugar, skim milk, glycerin, milkfat, pam kernal oil, lactose, salt, natural flavor), milk chocolate, polydextrose, soy nuts, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup (yeah I know that's bad) corn syrup, peanuts, tapioca starch, salt, sucralose, natural flavor.

I know it's not the best choice....but it's the only one I've been able to stomach.

r0dxx · 08-28-2006, 05:54 PM

Well you say things that don't make sense that's like saying bacon and 97% lean ground beef are very similar.

PWGriffin · 08-28-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0dxx

Well you say things that don't make sense that's like saying bacon and 97% lean ground beef are very similar.

That's a drastic overstatement and you know it. I was going not by ingredients but basic breakdown of macros. Almost same total cals...same amount of protein....sugar...etc. But whatever cat....You are so enlightened that every question must just seem SILLY to you. You must be at least 225 with lifts that would inspire to say the least.

Bajenman88 · 08-28-2006, 07:54 PM

PWGriffin with the shut down

GoalGetter · 08-29-2006, 09:58 AM

Settle down, Beavis.

**calalily1972** · 08-29-2006, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PWGriffin

That's a drastic overstatement and you know it. I was going not by ingredients but basic breakdown of macros. Almost same total cals...same amount of protein....sugar...etc. But whatever cat....You are so enlightened that every question must just seem SILLY to you. You must be at least 225 with lifts that would inspire to say the least.

CHILL OUT! Keep your petty arguments out of this and stop with the childish name calling. OMG

As far as the marathon bar, it is garbage. Look at the ingredients and you can see.

Quote:

Quadratein (soy protein isolate, whey protein isolate, peanut flour, calcium caseinate), caramel (corn syrup, sugar, skim milk, glycerin, milkfat, pam kernal oil, lactose, salt, natural flavor), milk chocolate, polydextrose, soy nuts, glycerin, high fructose corn syrup (yeah I know that's bad) corn syrup, peanuts, tapioca starch, salt, sucralose, natural flavor.

The bold is all BAD! The red is the worst.

GoalGetter · 08-29-2006, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

CHILL OUT! Keep your petty arguments out of this and stop with the childish name calling. OMG

Seriously - this is gettting irritating in all the threads. They start out with serious discussions and immediately degrade to name calling and all that crap. I'm about to start handing out economy-sized cans of whoop-ass.

Quote:

As far as the marathon bar, it is garbage. Look at the ingredients and you can see.

The bold is all BAD! The red is the worst.

To his credit I think pw said he knows they're not great (ingredients-wise) but said that the nutrition label info was similar (fat g, carb/sugar g, protein g, etc.). But yeah - this is like comparing an apple to apple pie (and not the home-made kind but the mass-produced frozen kind with all the crap in it).

**calalily1972** · 08-29-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

Seriously - this is gettting irritating in all the threads. They start out with serious discussions and immediately degrade to name calling and all that crap. I'm about to start handing out economy-sized cans of whoop-ass.

This I gotta see

Quote:

To his credit I think pw said he knows they're not great (ingredients-wise) but said that the nutrition label info was similar (fat g, carb/sugar g, protein g, etc.). But yeah - this is like comparing an apple to apple pie (and not the home-made kind but the mass-produced frozen kind with all the crap in it).

Yeah exactly! One can't go by nutritional panel alone and that's why knowing what ingredients to stay clear from is probably more important than knowing how much fat or carbs a product has.

BulkMeUp · 08-29-2006, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoalGetter

I'm about to start handing out economy-sized cans of whoop-ass.

GoalGetter · 08-29-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

This I gotta see

I swear, I am capable of doing that (i think...)

r0dxx · 08-29-2006, 10:49 AM

OK enough off topicness, sorry if I offended anyone

PWGriffin for the records (hehe) I weight about 172 and my lifts are pretty inspiring. Yesterday for chest I hit 335 for 4 reps. End of off topic.
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All in all I think these protein bars "greens and whey" are one of the cleanest mass produced commercial bars I've ever seen, and I think they will fit great into my diet with no negative impact.

PWGriffin · 08-30-2006, 11:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

The bold is all BAD! The red is the worst.

can you explain why? that I might better understand.

**calalily1972** · 08-30-2006, 12:34 PM

Corn Syrup especially high fructose corn syrup - immediately processes in the liver which releases enzymes that tell the body to store fat. Triglycerides and cholesterol levels elevate and it lowers chromium levels which may contribute to Type 2 Diabetes.

Palm Kernel oil is rich in saturated fat and very low in monounsaturated fat.

Milk Chocolate - Do I really need to explain why this is bad for you?

Polydextrose - Multipurpose additive derived from dextrose and your body can't digest this.

Glycerin - Can be converted to glucose in the liver. One molecule away from resembling fat. Did you know glycerin is used in paint?

pagliajoseph · 08-30-2006, 10:47 PM

http://labrada.com/Merchant2/merchan...e=protein_bars

best tasting high protein bars...if you got the money and you want taste with LOW sugar...these are the ones..

FOund them at the Europa Fitness and bodybuilding show in Arlington, Tx. They are the best bars I've ever EVER had...mm

TJ Cline · 08-30-2006, 11:37 PM

I like where this thread is going

wilwn · 08-31-2006, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pagliajoseph

http://labrada.com/Merchant2/merchan...e=protein_bars

best tasting high protein bars...if you got the money and you want taste with LOW sugar...these are the ones..

FOund them at the Europa Fitness and bodybuilding show in Arlington, Tx. They are the best bars I've ever EVER had...mm

uhhh, where are the nutritional facts?

**IainDaniel** · 08-31-2006, 07:06 AM

Dry Roasted Peanuts, LeanPro® Nut Roll Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate) Maltitol, Gelatin, Polydextrose, Glycerine, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Peanut Flour, Gum Arabic, Lecithin, Butter, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sucralose (Splenda® Brand), Potassium Sorbate

Meh. Would be ok ocassionally.

GoalGetter · 08-31-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pagliajoseph

http://labrada.com/Merchant2/merchan...e=protein_bars

best tasting high protein bars...if you got the money and you want taste with LOW sugar...these are the ones..

FOund them at the Europa Fitness and bodybuilding show in Arlington, Tx. They are the best bars I've ever EVER had...mm

The best? These are not that good of a choice, health-wise. They do taste damn good, but I would not jump at the chance to put that in my body more than once a year at these conferences where they give out the free samples. There is more CRAP in them than healthful ingredients.

But boy do they taste good... just like the Oh Yeah peanut butter/strawberry bars.

r0dxx · 09-02-2006, 02:24 AM

I had another Greens and whey bar today, and I love them. They taste just like natural pb

Are these really a clean protein bar? They almost seem too good to be true.

**calalily1972** · 09-02-2006, 11:50 AM

From what you posted, yes they seems to be a very clean bar!

Nate K · 09-02-2006, 12:15 PM

http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/b...s/protein_bars

I bought a couple of these at Whole Foods after I read this thread but now I notice they are made by different companies.
I hope it tastes ok.

r0dxx · 09-03-2006, 01:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nate K

http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/b...s/protein_bars

I bought a couple of these at Whole Foods after I read this thread but now I notice they are made by different companies.
I hope it tastes ok.

I eat those as well

Those are fine, but these ones taste more peanut buttery

drew_c · 09-15-2006, 03:57 PM

Got my first box of the green bars today and tried one out this afternoon. Great taste on the version I got.. I need to order a box of their natural-PB flavors now.

Funny I bought these as a replacement to the soy based xyience bars I had been fitting into my diet here and there, and they sent me a free sample xyience bar with my order. Ha ha.

Good stuff though thanks a lot for the link, I'm hooked!

08-27-2006, 01:19 AM	#1
r0dxx Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 584	How are these? http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/bioc/greenbars.html I think this is probally the cleanest protein bar, I have found How do you think these would be to take to class with me 3x a week to have in between breakfast and lunch to hold me over

08-31-2006, 07:06 AM	#24
IainDaniel My Role Model Moderator Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 17,548	Dry Roasted Peanuts, LeanPro® Nut Roll Protein Blend (Soy Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate, Whey Protein Isolate, Calcium Caseinate, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate) Maltitol, Gelatin, Polydextrose, Glycerine, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Peanut Flour, Gum Arabic, Lecithin, Butter, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Sucralose (Splenda® Brand), Potassium Sorbate Meh. Would be ok ocassionally. Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it. Michael Jordan

09-15-2006, 03:57 PM	#30
drew_c In Training Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 253	Got my first box of the green bars today and tried one out this afternoon. Great taste on the version I got.. I need to order a box of their natural-PB flavors now. Funny I bought these as a replacement to the soy based xyience bars I had been fitting into my diet here and there, and they sent me a free sample xyience bar with my order. Ha ha. Good stuff though thanks a lot for the link, I'm hooked! "Knowing is not enough we must apply." --- "Willing is not enough we must do." -B.L.

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08-27-2006, 08:58 AM	#2
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,103	I think it looks fine, if you can handle the taste (have you tried it yet?). I saw a chocolate (not peanut butter) version of them at vitamin shoppe yesterday and contemplated buying one to try. In the one you're looking at, the fat is from organic peanut butter, the protein is whey isolate, and the sweetener is agave nectar. Everything else is greens extracts and powders. Just make sure you read the ingredients carefully to see if you have any allergy or reaction to any of them, as they aren't things you find in the typical protein bars you might have eaten in the past. For those who didn't click the link, here is the nutrition breakdown: Serving Size: 1 Bar Servings Per Container: 12 Amount Per Serving: Calories 280 Calories from Fat 100 Total Fat 11 g 17% Saturated Fat 1.5 g 8% Trans Fat 0 g Cholesterol 5 mg 2% Sodium 55 mg 2% Total Carbohydrate 24 g 8% Dietary Fiber 1 g 4% Sugars 18 g Protein 20 g 39% Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 2% Vitamin E 35% Vitamin B-6 25% Vitamin B-12 25% Ingredients: Organic peanut butter, organic agave nectar, whey protein isolate, brown rice syrup, Biochem's raw greens blend (chlorella [cracked cell], non-GMO lecithin, apple fiber, organic alfalfa grass juice powder, organic barley juice powder, organic wheat grass juice powder, organic spirulina, brown rice germ, spinach leaf powder, broccoli powder, carrot powder, royal jelly, acerola berry juice powder, beet juice powder, green tea extract, milk thistle extract, licorice root powder, L-acidophilus, grape seed and skin extract, parsley leaf powder, billberry extract, pea powder, mixed tocopherol), organic quinoa powder.

08-27-2006, 01:36 PM	#3
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	Not bad at all! Too bad that didnt' make something like this with stevia. Talk about the perfect protein bar

08-28-2006, 07:16 AM	#5
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,103	here's a link to some info... http://www.shakeoffthesugar.net/article1042.html

08-28-2006, 05:54 PM	#9
r0dxx Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 584	Well you say things that don't make sense that's like saying bacon and 97% lean ground beef are very similar.

08-28-2006, 07:54 PM	#11
Bajenman88 Supa-sucka Join Date: May 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 150	PWGriffin with the shut down

08-29-2006, 09:58 AM	#12
GoalGetter is still around... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Arizona Posts: 6,103	Settle down, Beavis.

08-29-2006, 10:49 AM	#18
r0dxx Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 584	OK enough off topicness, sorry if I offended anyone PWGriffin for the records (hehe) I weight about 172 and my lifts are pretty inspiring. Yesterday for chest I hit 335 for 4 reps. End of off topic. ----------------------------------------------------------- All in all I think these protein bars "greens and whey" are one of the cleanest mass produced commercial bars I've ever seen, and I think they will fit great into my diet with no negative impact.

08-30-2006, 12:34 PM	#20
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	Corn Syrup especially high fructose corn syrup - immediately processes in the liver which releases enzymes that tell the body to store fat. Triglycerides and cholesterol levels elevate and it lowers chromium levels which may contribute to Type 2 Diabetes. Palm Kernel oil is rich in saturated fat and very low in monounsaturated fat. Milk Chocolate - Do I really need to explain why this is bad for you? Polydextrose - Multipurpose additive derived from dextrose and your body can't digest this. Glycerin - Can be converted to glucose in the liver. One molecule away from resembling fat. Did you know glycerin is used in paint?

08-30-2006, 10:47 PM	#21
pagliajoseph Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 61	http://labrada.com/Merchant2/merchan...e=protein_bars best tasting high protein bars...if you got the money and you want taste with LOW sugar...these are the ones.. FOund them at the Europa Fitness and bodybuilding show in Arlington, Tx. They are the best bars I've ever EVER had...mm

08-30-2006, 11:37 PM	#22
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	I like where this thread is going

09-02-2006, 02:24 AM	#26
r0dxx Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 584	I had another Greens and whey bar today, and I love them. They taste just like natural pb Are these really a clean protein bar? They almost seem too good to be true.

09-02-2006, 11:50 AM	#27
calalily1972 Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,438 Photos: 1	From what you posted, yes they seems to be a very clean bar!

09-02-2006, 12:15 PM	#28
Nate K Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,739 Photos: 3	http://www.a1nutritionproducts.com/b...s/protein_bars I bought a couple of these at Whole Foods after I read this thread but now I notice they are made by different companies. I hope it tastes ok.