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Protein Bars are Evil!

Originally posted by w8lifter
Oh I see....I agree w/ the joe blow, average person...however, since this is a BB board and MOST of us here DO eat 6 - 7 meals a day and have very defined diets, that's who I was speaking to/about :D
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Leah, you really think that's true? If it was, you wouldn't need to point out that bars are evil, now would you?
 
I WISH most people on this board would eat like a bodybuilder, but I bet they don't! Most people find that becoming disciplined about training is far easier than being the same about nutrition.

The simple truth is that all of us need to look at protein bars for what they really are...20-35 g od decent protein (varies greatly among brands)...20-40 grams of carbs...and 3-12 g of fat. They are convenient and not a bad thing to have when in a rush or on the run...certainly better than skipping a meal. I see no reason that the average fitness buff cannot eat at least one bar each day and still look great. If you are a competitor preparing for a show or looking for 5% BF, than the story becomes different...but people like this are few and far between. Most people's goals are much more modest.
 
ok guys. protein bars maybe evil or not, it doesnt matter. but if you do the formula that you used earlier and explain it to the companies that are cheating (regarding the nutrition info of the bars) you can sue them and stop making them.
protein plus has: 20 grams of carbs ( sugar alcohol includes that carb. ) 30 grams of protein and 8 grams of fat. with a 280 calories
30+20 =50 X 4 = 200
fat 8X 9 = 72
200+72= 272 cals
which the label on the bar says its 280 cals.
is this a good bar????
 
I fail to understand the problem with a protein bar if you calculate the total fat/protein/carbs into your total daily diet, staying within your daily allotment of each.
 
Its what the bar is made of that makes it bad.
 
Originally posted by Nate
I fail to understand the problem with a protein bar if you calculate the total fat/protein/carbs into your total daily diet, staying within your daily allotment of each.
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Some of them count the gelatin binder as protein, yet it is useless to the human body.
 
The glycerin, transfatty acids, useless protein????????

The question is how does it really benefit you?
 
Originally posted by Jodi
The glycerin, transfatty acids, useless protein????????

The question is how does it really benefit you?
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By satiating a hunger that could very easily be filled with a cheeseburger instead.

I know it's not wise to make Protein bars a large part of your everyday equation, but to keep them handy if you can't prepare anything else is a good idea. It won't detract from your hardwork in the gym.

Also, some bars are worse than others. You just have to know which ones to choose.
 
Actually I think the cheeseburger is better for you. :p Whats wrong with ground beef? Better for you than a protein bar :shrug:
 
haha I was gonna say that Jodi. I think your right. Atleast the burger is real food and doesn't contain trans fat (that I know of)
 
Originally posted by Nate
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Really the cheeseburger is better for you. Why do you think the bar is better?

Derek :thumb: Real food especially ground beef :lick:
 
I think Next Proteins needs to invent a cheeseburger protein bar. :)
 
Originally posted by Jodi
Really the cheeseburger is better for you. Why do you think the bar is better?

Derek :thumb: Real food especially ground beef :lick:
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Pretty sure, since we discussing quick meals, he is talking about a fast food cheesburger.

Not a grilled lean beed cheeseburger on ones own BBQ sans the bun.
 
:shrug: I still think the burger is better. But of course if you ask me what I would do instead of suggest, I would eat the bar in this case and that is purely because of taste reasons. I can't stand Fast Food :barf:
 
Originally posted by Twin Peak
Pretty sure, since we discussing quick meals, he is talking about a fast food cheesburger.

Not a grilled lean beed cheeseburger on ones own BBQ sans the bun.
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That's correct.
 
Well if your stopping by the fast food joint anyway couldn't you just pick up a chicken salad and drop the dressing? Burger king chicken salad- 220 calories, 7 grams fat, 3 sat, 5 carbs, 35 protein.
 
Originally posted by derekisdman
Well if your stopping by the fast food joint anyway couldn't you just pick up a chicken salad and drop the dressing? Burger king chicken salad- 220 calories, 7 grams fat, 3 sat, 5 carbs, 35 protein.
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:clap: Nice!! Definately much better and I agree but you do have to admit a Detour bar does sound yummier or the One Way, those rock! :rofl:
 
So I take it that the Detour Bars and Uturn Bars, which are both great tasting have got to be the worst???? :sob:


What about "no sugar added" items?

And I agree with the info on "bloating" and cramps with some of those sugar free items. I got the worst stomach ache with the new sugar free hershey candy, and I didn't even eat 1/2 the serving size!
 
:haha: You got that right! And the One Way are the worst of the 3 and of course the tastiest IMO. :lol:
 
I've been looking into a good protein bar for when I goto work. I would rather eat one than go 6 hours without a meal, especially since I am about to start bulking. I can sneak one when we have 5 minutes of down time here or there.

Here is a brand that seems priced well and of decent quality:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/eclipse/proteinbar.html

Anyone else have recommendations?
 
Even though the nutritional breakdown is inaccurate, as long as they're not lying about the actual ingredients, I think Trioplex bars are pretty good.
 
I just looked at my nitro-tech bar and their are actually more calories then it states. And malitol is one of the last ingrediants, doesnt that mean there isnt much of it?
 
The trioplex bars taste better than any other bar on the market. They have a like 10g of sugar,but they also have oats. Alot of the protein is soy I think... its a blend soy/whey.
 
Most of the sugars in the Trioplex are, I think, if I remember right, from brown rice syrup, too, hence lower in GI than if they just dumped a bunch of regular cane sugar in there. I don't like the crap in most bars: glycerin (another kind of sort of sugar alcohol) and gelatin (trash protein which manufacturers of cheap bars use to up the label protein grams).
 
If im gonna eat a bar its gonna be a trioplex... Because they are so darn tasty. And it seems pretty decent
 
Yeah, the trioplex bars look good. I think I will try to order some before I begin to bulk. About average price for what looks to be good quality protein bars. Thanks for the advice.
 
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