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Protein Shakes v. Protein Bars

jdailey Posts: 10 Joined: 2003/06/23	2003/06/25, 09:30 AM Is there any reason a protein shake would be better than a protein bar, assuming each delivered the same type and ammount of protein?
ebabe1026 Posts: 165 Joined: 2003/03/10	2003/06/25, 12:13 PM You'll find that protein shakes have much more nutritional value for you than the standard "protein bar". If you've ever looked at the nutritional label on most protein bars, most are not much better for you than an average candy bar. Stick with protein shake mixes unless you're in a bind & have no other options, then occasionally you can find a MRP bar. -------------- You only get ONE body, take care of it and it'll take care of YOU!
ebabe1026 Posts: 165 Joined: 2003/03/10	2003/06/25, 12:16 PM One more detail when looking for protein shake powders, select "aspartame-free". -------------- You only get ONE body, take care of it and it'll take care of YOU!
ageis Posts: 198 Joined: 2002/10/25	2003/06/26, 08:59 PM protein shake - liquid protein bar - solid shakes will get absorbed quicker since it's liquid.
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/06/28, 07:15 PM They also have a lot to do with convinience. Picture this going to work with a couple thermoses full of protein shakes, or going to work with a couple protein bars. As far as protein bars go You get what you pay for. -------------- Diet- Only take what you need...There is no fine line between want and need, there is the whole continent of South America.~Dick
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2003/06/28, 08:39 PM I THINK the bars have a lot more sugar in them too. Although I haven't had one in a long time. Most of the time when I had a protein bar they seemed dry and not really that great while the protein shakes I have mixed with milk seem a lot more tolerable. Although I’ve let people try them before and they think their horrible. I suppose it’s just an acquired taste?
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/06/29, 12:14 AM Only the dedicated lifter can withstand a good protein bar let alone a bad one....dont believe me just ask Grandma if she would like a nice serving of GNC's latest Cookies & Cream Protein Bar. Bon Appetite Grandma. Yes, fireloard I agree completely, it is an acquired taste. Maybe nutcase taste would be a better term what do you think? -------------- Diet- Only take what you need...There is no fine line between want and need, there is the whole continent of South America.~Dick
tarab21 Posts: 508 Joined: 2003/03/31	2003/06/29, 12:25 PM I must be really strange.. but I love the taste of protein bars!
JessicaR Posts: 467 Joined: 2002/08/12	2003/06/29, 05:25 PM I really like the bars and the shakes but then again I love my orange flavored fish oil, too. Everyone in my family gave up "trying" my snacks long ago...
richardjst Posts: 410 Joined: 2002/07/13	2003/06/29, 05:59 PM Orange flavore fish oil Yum?!?!? -------------- Diet- Only take what you need...There is no fine line between want and need, there is the whole continent of South America.~Dick
cheribrown Posts: 2 Joined: 2006/02/23	2006/02/23, 08:42 PM what the heck is fish oil? .. and what do you do with it?:surprised:
Dustin216 Posts: 27 Joined: 2005/09/22	2006/02/24, 06:37 PM Fish oil is a supplement contains a naturel blend of two important omega-3 fatty acids: Docosahexaenoic acid and Eicosapentaenoic acid, and also fish oil as its said on the bottle.
mysticgraces Posts: 422 Joined: 2006/02/21	2006/02/28, 07:06 AM Whats really gross is when you take the fish oil..then spend the next half hour burping up fish essence...