Important Facts A Person Must Know About Protein Bars

By Janey N Danes 

Before, you could only find protein bars at health food stores or at the gym. These days, you can easily obtain them at your local supermarket or grocery store. Most manufacturers of this product claim that their bars can help you lose weight because they can easily help you feel full and curb your appetite. Plus, they are said to assist you in packing on muscle mass and give you the energy boost.

However, it is essential that you know how to determine the protein you can obtain from a bar and the protein that you receive in a balanced diet. In addition to that, not all protein bars are made to help you obtain the benefits of this nutrient. In other words, they are not created equal. One product is better than others.

What are the nutrients you can get from eating protein bars?

Most of them contain 20 grams to 25 grams of protein. Although it is not enough to reach the RDA, which is 45 to 56 grams, said amount is already significant.

These bars contain carbohydrates. Thus, you will have to look into its sugar content. Good thing is that there are bars that only contain a few grams of sugars making them a healthier option.

What is great about them is that they have very low fat levels.

Compared with a protein shake, these bars are fortified with vitamins and minerals. In fact, some of them contain 100% RDA for certain nutrients, like vitamins B, C and E. You will also find iron, calcium, chromium, phosphorus and magnesium in these bars.

Because not all protein bars are created equal, it is important to take time in checking the labels of the product. Keep in mind that some products have double the calories than other products. Therefore, if you are trying to lose weight, you need to choose a product that have low fats, sugars, and, of course, calories. You should stay away from purchasing product with unnatural additives.

What benefits can you get from these bars?

They are a great product to give you a little boost of your energy after working out. The extra protein that they can offer can help you recover after exercising, especially if you are a serious weight lifter. But you must stay away from a protein bar with high amount of sugar as it can only counteract the effects of eating a protein after working out.