Friday, September 4, 2009

Are PR Nutrition Bars Good or Bad for You?

By Matthew Gelder

Protein nutrition bars - good or bad? Well, it depends, some are good and some are bad. Good or bad in what sense? Taste, nutritional balance, and health value. What's important to know is that no protein bars are made equal. But the fact is that they can make a tasty and quality snack. In this article we'll take a look at what's important when buying PR bars.

Nutritional balance is a very important feature in a protein bar. If an energy bar depends mostly on carbohydrates, or in other words sugars, for fuel, that's not very good. It's bad actually and the sad thing is that the average energy bar is made mostly out of carbohydrates.

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 great choice when looking for a snack or a quick meal on the go. Convenient, tasty, and healthy. But choose wisely.

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