Thursday, December 20, 2012

Cliff Bar? You might as well eat a Snickers

Cliff Bar? You might as well eat a Snickers
A lot of misconceptions come along with health protein bars. A lot of  people think cliff bars are healthy. Considering the health benefits you might as well eat a snickers.  If your on the go and need a meal filler snack to hold you over grab the RIGHT protein bar that will nourish your body.  The right bar  encourages your body from over eating later.
Certain bars should meet different goals. Some are post workout to fuel after, some are a snack and some are a meal replacement.
Generally…
Tips for the best health bars
-Bars should be 200 calories or less
- Meal Replacement bar should a little over 300 calories
-Should be less than 8g of artificial  added sugar
-Should give you at least 11g of PROTEIN
- * A high protein diet fills you longer
-Look for a short ingredient list
-Look for a bar that provides FIBER
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My Favorite Bar:
Think Thin
I usually eat this after a workout or in the morning with grapefruit juice. I love the Chunky Peanut Butter Flavor. It keeps me so full and satisfied.
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http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-and-nutrition-pictures/smart-protein-bar-picks.aspx#/slide-6

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