Commercial protein bars any good? - Wanna Be Big Bodybuilding and Weightlifting Forums

highfidelity · 04-26-2006, 02:35 AM

Being a lazy-ass college student with no blender, protein bars seem ideal.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/met/bars.html

Unfortunately, the ingredients list reads like a chem-lab stock list. (Sugar alcohols? WTF are those?)

Are protein bars considered an acceptable substitute for protein shakes, or are they just not worth it? (they aren't cheap, either...)

J450n · 04-26-2006, 03:04 AM

The cost alone (esp in the UK) is rediculous enough for me not to buy them. Works out a lot cheaper to have a protein drink.

getfit · 04-26-2006, 03:52 AM

Sugar alcohols, sometimes called polyols, are a class of carbohydrates that are more slowly or incompletely absorbed by the human digestive system than sugars. Common sugar alcohols include sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, and xylitol. Sugar alcohols contribute less Calories to the diet than most other types of carbohydrates, but may cause digestive discomfort.

I'm totally against protein bars, i wouldn't rely on them as your protein source, look at them as a candy bar really, and yes, they are pricey

J450n · 04-26-2006, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by getfit

Common sugar alcohols include sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, and xylitol.

As in what the likes of 'Smint' contain of, known to cause laxative effects.

leveque · 04-30-2006, 09:34 AM

Protein bars are nice once in a while, like if you need to get something in you before a workout and you're unable to make a protein shake. But yes, they are more pricy. You are going to pay anywhere from $1.50 - $3.00 for a protein bar, while a protein powder will cost about $0.50 - $0.60 per serving.

Besides, you actually don't need a blender to make a shake...a container with a screw-on lid works fine for me.

Holto · 04-30-2006, 10:54 AM

Commercial protein bars should not be eaten daily.

Clean bars are very easy to make.

DGabe24 · 04-30-2006, 05:10 PM

http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=63562

I have had very good luck with these so far, no laxative effects, very sufficient amounts of calories, protein, and carbs. All natural stuff, definitely worth a shot.
Also requires 0 skill in the kitchen to make them, my favorite part

04-26-2006, 02:35 AM	#1
highfidelity Wannabebig Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 19	Commercial protein bars any good? Being a lazy-ass college student with no blender, protein bars seem ideal. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/met/bars.html Unfortunately, the ingredients list reads like a chem-lab stock list. (Sugar alcohols? WTF are those?) Are protein bars considered an acceptable substitute for protein shakes, or are they just not worth it? (they aren't cheap, either...)

04-26-2006, 03:04 AM	#2
J450n ----------- Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: England Posts: 2,090	The cost alone (esp in the UK) is rediculous enough for me not to buy them. Works out a lot cheaper to have a protein drink. __________________ I'm not moaning, i'm having an opinion.

04-26-2006, 03:52 AM	#3
getfit Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: montreal quebec Posts: 21,161	Sugar alcohols, sometimes called polyols, are a class of carbohydrates that are more slowly or incompletely absorbed by the human digestive system than sugars. Common sugar alcohols include sorbitol, mannitol, maltitol, and xylitol. Sugar alcohols contribute less Calories to the diet than most other types of carbohydrates, but may cause digestive discomfort. I'm totally against protein bars, i wouldn't rely on them as your protein source, look at them as a candy bar really, and yes, they are pricey __________________ You will soon see Getfit in OngII Flying Knee Thingys of Doom see if the feisty greek can survive the kicks of Steel Leg From Shaolin Soccer,Dim Mak(def touch) from ChungLee,and Flying Crane by Daniel-san-El Pietro Spray it with windex greek!-the famous El Pietro You be quiet or i'll clean and press your narrow francophone self-Callahan Lift for gains,not glory.Control your ego and the weight What a strong girl! This leads me to believe you can severly injure most of the male population-Nick Hatfield You're blazing white hot,anyone ever tell you that? Sometimes i think you have fingers faster then Superman when it comes to posts on WBB forums. Hot in terms of both speed and... well new hotness- Stash gain 50lbs-Anthony

04-30-2006, 05:10 PM	#7
DGabe24 Got Intensity? Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 1,654	http://www.wannabebigforums.com/showthread.php?t=63562 I have had very good luck with these so far, no laxative effects, very sufficient amounts of calories, protein, and carbs. All natural stuff, definitely worth a shot. Also requires 0 skill in the kitchen to make them, my favorite part __________________ Don't asker for a light load, but a strong back. JOURNAL

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04-30-2006, 09:34 AM	#5
leveque Playoffs!!! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Brew City, Wisconsin Posts: 800	Protein bars are nice once in a while, like if you need to get something in you before a workout and you're unable to make a protein shake. But yes, they are more pricy. You are going to pay anywhere from $1.50 - $3.00 for a protein bar, while a protein powder will cost about $0.50 - $0.60 per serving. Besides, you actually don't need a blender to make a shake...a container with a screw-on lid works fine for me.

04-30-2006, 10:54 AM	#6
Holto 260(-40) from 193 from 275 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Oshawa-->Toronto Posts: 5,932	Commercial protein bars should not be eaten daily. Clean bars are very easy to make.