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mikeyfresh Posts: 148 Joined: 2003/01/18	2003/04/06, 06:26 PM WHATS the best protein bars u can buy ..names...they would give me a good amount of protein....i weigh 195 trying to all 195 grams of protein....can u give me some other ways.........i eat turkey,chicken,tuna..etc..anthing else?? thanks mikey
yoyo67 Posts: 14 Joined: 2003/03/07	2003/04/06, 06:42 PM ============ Quoting from mikeyfresh: WHATS the best protein bars u can buy ..names...they would give me a good amount of protein....i weigh 195 trying to all 195 grams of protein....can u give me some other ways.........i eat turkey,chicken,tuna..etc..anthing else?? thanks mikey ============= Personally, most protein bars I have tried taste awful. I have found only one that I really like. It is the Zone Perfect bar, which you can buy at any discount store. They are made with soy protein vs. whey protein. I don't know if that makes a difference in the taste. Also, 210 cals., 7 gms fat (a little high), 16-20carbs, and 15gms protein. Try them, they come in a lot of good chocolatey flavors.
ageis Posts: 198 Joined: 2002/10/25	2003/04/06, 06:46 PM mikey, try rephrasing your question to "what type of protein bar would I benefit most from?" If there was a "best" protein bar, all other bars would be history. Sorry, I just had to say that, I've been seeing too many "best" questions out there lately. -------------- MOO!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/04/06, 07:03 PM I would have to agree with ageis. Most of them are loaded with sugars...I only have one about once a week, detour is good, uturns are good also. But again sugar shacks! -------------- We must become the change we want to see. Ivan Montreal Canada
BicepBri Posts: 40 Joined: 2003/03/03	2003/04/06, 10:10 PM I like Powerbar Protein Plus bars. They've got 24 grams of protein. Zone Perfect and Kashi bars are also some of the better tasting ones.
mtlong33 Posts: 114 Joined: 2003/01/28	2003/04/09, 04:18 PM Another really good one is the new Detour bars. I think they have 32g of protein, but they are high in calories too. They taste like a snickers bar. -------------- Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.
fit4ever Posts: 37 Joined: 2003/03/07	2003/04/09, 05:20 PM Dude...forget the bars...to many calories..try ultra pure protein shake (get it at GNC) its got 35g of protein, 4 grams of carbs, 1gram of fat total calories 170...this is beats all protein bars and shakes out there!!! it comes in strawberry, chocolate, banana creme, cappucinno...and its buy one get one free for $2.69. THEY TASTE AWESOME!!! GOOD LUCK!!! BUY!!BUY!!
krazymatt Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/12/19	2003/04/10, 06:25 PM What about Worldwide Sport Nutrition's PURE PROTEIN bars? Would they be considered good? They have 19g Protein, 22g carbs--with 17g being non impact. What does this mean??? Also, 2g sugars.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/04/10, 06:51 PM If you are not on a diet of any kind, the Steel Bars are also very good and tasty. High in sugar, but excellent taste. -------------- The one goal you will NEVER achieve is the one you never attempt.
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/04/11, 11:40 AM Right now I'm using protein powder once a day, but I have found that my stomach doesn't like that at all. I tend to get a "tummy ache" and feel extremely full for a coupleof hours every time I have the powder. I have a breakfast, the powder at midmorning, a good lunch, a midafternoon snack, a dinner, and an evening snack. If I put the powder in the afternoon when I have my high protein meals, it makes me pretty sick to my stomach and causes a bit of pain in my stomach. I have tried mixing it with both water and skim milk. I've tried adding strawberries to it as well. Is it possible to be protein intolerant like some people are lactose intolerant? Maybe the protein bars would work better? If so, what brand of protein bars would work for someone on a diet to lose weight? I don't really care if they taste good. :) I've adopted the attitude that I'm eating because it is good for me, not because I like it. -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com
dahayz Posts: 794 Joined: 2002/05/08	2003/04/11, 12:32 PM It could be the type of protein you are using or brand. Cheaper made proteins tend to give people problems with digestion, bloating and stomach aches. What are you using now?
Persephone2999 Posts: 14 Joined: 2003/03/25	2003/04/11, 03:32 PM gwindalyn, I had that problem when I first started drinking protein shakes. I had no idea there were 2 different kinds, soy & whey. Anyway, I had bought the soy & everytime I tried to drink it, I felt like I would hurl. I gave up for a few days until I found the whey kind. These I can drink without feeling sick. Maybe we all just have our own personal sensitivities :)
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/04/11, 05:05 PM This is Whey(was told whey was better for you than soy). It is Optimum Nutrition whey protein. I had the exact same brand in strawberry and didn't seem to have problems. When it was gone, I tried Chocolate, and that is when I had the tummy aches. Could it be something different in the flavor? -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com
rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2003/04/11, 05:16 PM Just as a side note to this: There have been a growing number of reports regarding upset stomachs in conjunction with the use of of Sucralose. Though there has been no direct tie-in yet (as with headaches and Aspartame), some initial research is currently underway. Something to think about.... -------------- Michael "Trample the weak; hurdle the dead!"
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/04/11, 06:50 PM YUP i agree with rev. Aspartame contains a chemical called phenalynanine,(sp) and thats what makes it bad! -------------- We must become the change we want to see. Ivan Montreal Canada
Persephone2999 Posts: 14 Joined: 2003/03/25	2003/04/11, 07:03 PM I cannot stand Aspartame! It gives me the worst headaches. Which is why I stay away from diet pop & I use saccharin in my coffee in the morning. I seem to do fine on saccharin. There's some new stuff out now too, called Splenda, supposed to be made from real sugar & tastes like sugar, but no calories. My hubby said it was super expensive, though.
gwindalyn Posts: 434 Joined: 2003/01/15	2003/04/11, 09:31 PM I know what Aspartame, Nutrasweet, and Saccharine are. I have used Splenda..it doesn't have that aweful diet aftertaste to it, but it is expensive. What is sucralose? -------------- ~Jennifer http://www.gwindalyn.com
krazymatt Posts: 24 Joined: 2001/12/19	2003/04/15, 06:45 PM I've had the upset tummy with chocolate whey protein with either optimum nutrition and sci-fit. I prefer vanilla. I think it might be the flavor because in chocolate it tastes too much like powder milk if you ask me.
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2003/04/15, 07:18 PM I use optimum 100% natural whey protien. I just went through a 2lb tub of strawberry... working on a 5lb tub of chocolate and I have a 5lb tub of vanilla at home. When I first started to take protien (one shake a day) it seemed to make my stomach feel kinda weird but after a few weeks that evened out and i'm fine now (taking two a day). As far as protien bars I usually stay away from them unless i'm out all day and I don't want to stop and eat fast food. I usually go with I think the EAS protien bars. Cookies and Cream seems to taste pretty good and they usually have a decent amount of protien per bar. Not too dry either like some other protien bar I had before (I forgot what its called)...
jms4033 Posts: 5 Joined: 2004/07/01	2004/07/02, 03:41 PM How about these new "low carb" protein bars that are out now? Has anyone tried them? Are they full of sugar too?
Damselfly Posts: 128 Joined: 2004/06/27	2004/07/02, 03:50 PM Splenda is expensive but well worth it IMO! Right now I use something even more expensive, Stevia. It has a "different" kind of taste to it but once you get used to it, it's great!It's also au nautral from a root which I like better than the processed stuff. It to also has no calories and doesn't spike your blood sugar. Splenda on the other hand spikes my blood sugar, although it says it's not supposed to...... ============ Quoting from persephone2999: I cannot stand Aspartame! It gives me the worst headaches. Which is why I stay away from diet pop & I use saccharin in my coffee in the morning. I seem to do fine on saccharin. There's some new stuff out now too, called Splenda, supposed to be made from real sugar & tastes like sugar, but no calories. My hubby said it was super expensive, though. ============= -------------- Damselfly Whoever said that sunshine brings happiness never danced in the rain. \\"unknown\\"
Vedakathryn Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2004/05/28	2004/07/02, 04:41 PM After someone suggested using Splenda, I bought what is equivalent to a five pound bag of sugar for approx. $6.00 -the great difference is that it will take me forever to use it as even though it says one teaspoon = one teaspoon sugar, I can't even come close to that much as it is so much sweeter. So, it is more bang for the buck! I would like to try baking with it, if anyone has any suggestions or has tried it, please let me know as it would be more expensive using it for baking. ============ Quoting from gwindalyn: I know what Aspartame, Nutrasweet, and Saccharine are. I have used Splenda..it doesn't have that aweful diet aftertaste to it, but it is expensive. What is sucralose? ============= -------------- Veda MISERY IS OPTIONAL ***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged. ***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Reddy Posts: 597 Joined: 2003/09/11	2004/07/02, 04:56 PM I have baked with Splenda - thought it turned out pretty good - just don't tell my hubby ;) -------------- Reddy All people smile in the same language