Too much fat in a Protein Bar?

[Cinabonn]

Hello everyone...

I have a very healthy lifestyle, I eat right, work out 5 xs a week, balance between weight training & cardio. During the week it is very comfortable to pack a protein bar (Carbwise) than a shake to have before my workout, after work. It is causing a little concern due to that it has 9-10 gm of fat. Ho wdo u rate? Should I stick w/ the shake?


Thanks,

Mars

 

[atherjen]

I am TOTAL ANTI BAR!!!
once in a blue moon is fine if an absolutle must. otherwise, have the shake and a peice of fruit or some EFA's.
or just pack a cooked meal.

 

[Dipsh!t]

dont waste your money into bars, protein shake is the way to go

 

[LAM]

Originally posted by Cinabonn
Hello everyone...

I have a very healthy lifestyle, I eat right, work out 5 xs a week, balance between weight training & cardio. During the week it is very comfortable to pack a protein bar (Carbwise) than a shake to have before my workout, after work. It is causing a little concern due to that it has 9-10 gm of fat. Ho wdo u rate? Should I stick w/ the shake?


Thanks,

Mars

there are "some" quality protein bars out there. which brand are u using ?

 

[Vieope]

Why not try to make your own bars ? There is a recipe somewhere around here..

 

[Jodi]

Personally, I found bars to not help with fat loss. IMO, if your just trying to remain healthy and maintain weight then I see no problem with them but during a cut I would NEVER eat them.

 

[animalmachine]

bars should only be a last resort. i have one every day because i'm usually rushing out the door, or just need to trick my brain into thinking i'm eating solid food when the idea of another shake is unbearable. if you have the option though, go for the shake. otherwise your getting a lot of unwanted fat and carbs, and you pretty much have to assume that all protein bars are incorrecly labeled (less protein, more fat, more sugar, more carbs than you think)

 

[bulletproof1]

I usually have 1 while I am at work. I realize the bars have more carbs but I can work them off very easily.

 

[BigBallaGA]

I usually have 1 while I am at work. I realize the bars have more carbs but I can work them off very easily.

its not the carbs, its the shit load of chemicals and sugars !!!!

protein shake is a cleaner source of protein than a bar by far.

 

[Cinabonn]

???

Umm,
I never mentioned the carbs, My initial question was on the fat content.

 

[BigBallaGA]

is that you in the avi, post some full body pics !!!!

 

[atherjen]

Umm,
I never mentioned the carbs, My initial question was on the fat content.

well considering that most of the fat in most bars are hydrogenated and/or trans fats... I would steer clear of them.
There are some really good recipes for protein bars and alike in the recipes section that may interest you, as the bars can be of convience.. So I'd opt for the homemade version or else go for a shake and something else with it.

 

[BigBallaGA]

yep jen is on point, the hydrogenated fats and trans fast are our mortal enemies !!

i hope the government passes down regulations, like they said, which would force food manufacturers to label everything with the amount of trans fats in products.