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therainmaker Posts: 114 Joined: 2003/01/19	2003/01/24, 06:22 PM Hi guys. I was just wondering; what are the general thoughts on “High Protein Food Bars” are they worth buying or not? If so is there one that actually tastes halfway decent, or is taste compromised for effectiveness? Thanks
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/25, 06:30 PM Everyone has their favorites, but I like Labrada bars and Designer bars. The Peaches and Lean is very good. Both are low in sugar. Met Rx is one you probably won't go wrong with. I think you are much better going with powders though, I always question when these bars were made, and with what quality. In a pinch though, you have to do what you have to do. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/30, 10:49 PM The reason the Muscle Tech bars are so good is the sugar content! I think there is 31 gr. of sugar in one bar!(cookies and creme). Might as well eat a Hershey bar and have a little protein on the side. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
ageis Posts: 198 Joined: 2002/10/25	2003/01/31, 01:05 AM man, I shouldn't even have brought up the meso-tech cookies and cream thing. It's coming back to bite me in the butt. -------------- "You only live once, but if you work it right, once is enough."
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/31, 01:16 AM Ageis...LOL...we all learn. Nothing is pointed at you. We all need to learn to read the whole nutrient label breakdown on things. They have ways now of hiding sugars too, like sugar alcohols for instance. Knowledge is power. We are all learning each and every day. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
metraa Posts: 89 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/01/31, 09:27 AM All the Met-rx ones I've seen generally have 30g of sugar...corn syrup is the first ingredient listed in one! And some contain glycerin, a sugar alcohol. Am I looking at the wrong Met-Rx bars? -------------- What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us ----- William Morrow
therainmaker Posts: 114 Joined: 2003/01/19	2003/01/31, 11:02 AM Thank you all for your replies, you have all been very helpful.
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2003/01/31, 11:33 AM metraa....yes, they (met rx) make 2 different type bars. The ones you see with all the sugar avoid unless the sugar doesn't mean anything to you. The ones with Metomyosyn protein, 33 gr. are extremely low in sugar, like 2 gr. per bar. -------------- Failing to plan is like planning to fail!
metraa Posts: 89 Joined: 2002/08/05	2003/01/31, 01:32 PM Thanks BB1, it looks like you are referring to the Protein Plus Met-rx bars. Are the ones that contain sugar alcohols to be avoided? A lot of bars have that, touting that it doesn't effect insulin response like regular sugar does. I've heard it can have a laxative effect? -------------- What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us ----- William Morrow
mackfactor Posts: 766 Joined: 2002/10/17	2003/02/03, 06:31 PM Almost all protein bars contain sugar alchohols. Many did this before FDA regulations mandated that they be counted as carbs on the label, though they are still not considered 'effective' carbs for the reason that you indicated. -------------- "Don't follow leaders and watch your parking meters!" -- Bob Dylan
connolley Posts: 38 Joined: 2003/02/05	2003/02/06, 12:22 AM Myoplex Cookies N Cream Low Carb bars are the bomb!!!!