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Monday, August 31, 2009

Protein Nutrition Bars - Are They Good For You?

By Matthew Gelder

Are protein nutrition bars good for you or bad? Like most things in life, the answer is - it depends. Not all protein bars are made equal. But if you're looking for a quality snack, a quality protein bar might just be what you're looking for. In this article we'll look at what makes good protein bars good and bad protein bars bad.

What makes a protein bar good or bad? From a nutritional point of view balance is very important. Today, most energy bars are made mainly form carbohydrates, that is - sugars. That is their main source of fuel and that is, of course, not good.

A good PR bar will be nutritionally balanced. It will have a proper balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Some say that the best ratio is 40/30/30. That's 40% of carbohydrates, 30% of proteins, and 30% of fats.

What about health properties? Protein bars are usually designed to help you increase lean body mass, so the first thing you should look for is the proper ratio of nutrients. A quality PR bars will not contain any trans fats and will contain vitamins, minerals and other healthy and beneficial supplements.

Taste is another important factor when choosing a protein bar. Taste, however, is a very individual matter and everyone has its own preference. Today that's not a problem anymore, because most brands come in a wide range of flavors - from chocolate to lemon.

Protein bars usually don't last too long around the house and are eaten pretty fast. That's why price is also very important. So what's a good price? Well, you don't wanna be too cheap, because you do get what you pay for, but I wouldn't go over 2 dollars a bar.

Protein bars are a perfect choice for a snack or a quick meal. You can take them anywhere you go - no mess, no fuss. Just choose wisely. - 17269

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