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Posted on April 1, 2006 by Keith Lachance | Posted under   Supplements


Pure Protein Bars - Four Bars to Sample



Pure protein bars can be used as a meal replacement bar, a snack, and/or as a nutritional supplement. To get the best results from these bars it is recommended that you drink a full 8 to 16 ounces of water with each bar. It is also recommended that you eat one either thirty minutes before you exercise, or within thirty minutes after you stop exercising. By using this timing schedule you will be providing your body with the nutrition that it needs to generate energy to exercise or the nutrients needed to stimulate muscle synthesis after your workout. If you are interested in using protein bars in your diet then you have many options to choose from.

The first pure protein bars that you can use are PowerBar Protein Plus Bars. These bars come in a variety of flavors including the ever popular classic vanilla. You can buy this product as a single bar or in a 12 count box. This product contains 290 calories per bar with 50 of these calories coming from fat. It also contains 3.5 grams of saturated fat, 1.5 grams of other fats, 5mg of cholesterol, 150mg of sodium, 37 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of dietary fiber, 19 grams of sugars, and 24 grams of protein.

The second pure protein bars that are available to purchase are PowerBar Pria Protein Plus Carb Select Peanut Caramel Flavor. Each bar is 2.47 ounces, and they come as either a single bar, or in a 12 count box. This particular protein bar is specially designed for the nutritional needs of women. It contains fiber and sugar alcohol which don't impact insulin levels as much as other sugars do, and it contains only 2 grams of net carbohydrates. This bar comes in two different versions. The first version is a low calories bar and the second version is the low carb bar. If you are a diabetic then this product counts as 1.5 low fat milk exchanges or a 1.5 exchange for lean meat.

Another good option is the Worldwide Sport Nutrition - Pure Protein Peanut Marshmallow Eclipse Bar. These bars come as individual bars or in a 12 count box. Each bar contains 28 grams of protein, 3 grams of net carbohydrates, and 15 essential nutrients.

Your fourth option is the Universal Nutrition CarbRite Diet Bar Chocolate Brownie. This product contains 190 calories per bar, with 35 of these calories coming form fat. Each serving contains 4 grams of fat, 15mg of cholesterol, 140mg of sodium, 85 mg of potassium, 22 grams of carbohydrates, 19 grams of sugar alcohol, and 21 grams of protein. The ingredients in this protein bar by volume include: isolated soy protein, glycerine, whey protein concentrate, sugar-free chocolate flavoring coating, maltitol, water, hydrolyzed protein, natural flavors, polydextrose, white kidney beans, potassium sorbate, and peanuts. If you have any food allergies you will want to read the label of this product carefully to determine if it is safe for you to eat. Also, if you have a peanut allergy you will not want to consume any of the protein bars manufactured by this company as peanut contamination may have occurred in batches that don't typically contain peanuts.



About The Author:
Keith lachance is a professional writer about health and proteins. At his website, http://www.proteinlive.com he provides advise and information about different types of proteins and their benefits. If you need more information about protein visit the website.


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