Best Overall Protein Bars?

[Kade1988]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/iss/pro42.html

IMO, these bars are very efficient in the nutrition department.
They have quality carbs and protein,and are excellent for meal replacement.
More protein then the MASS BARS but less price. Great taste.

protein--42g
carbs---37g
fat------8g
sugars--1g only!

wtf ?

If thats true whats in it they are amazing!!!
Someone informations of this bar, do they rellay have this stats?

They look far better than every other bars I`ve seen, do they have any disadvantages?

[ZDub212]

wtf ?

If thats true whats in it they are amazing!!!
Someone informations of this bar, do they rellay have this stats?

They look far better than every other bars I`ve seen, do they have any disadvantages?

It all comes down to taste. I haven't tried them yet, and I've heard good and bad, so we shall see!

They look fantastic though.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

wtf ?

If thats true whats in it they are amazing!!!
Someone informations of this bar, do they rellay have this stats?

They look far better than every other bars I`ve seen, do they have any disadvantages?


Hydrolyzed Collagen... as one of it's protein sources

High Fructose Corn Syrup... as one of it's carbohydrate sources

[DragonDude]

Worst Met Rx like chewing a 'frozen turd'!

Best not tried one yet, they all have nasty aftertaste. For price of them for box , not worth buying - besides the preservatives , etc used make them rather unhealthy.

[uhockey]

Hydrolyzed Collagen... as one of it's protein sources

High Fructose Corn Syrup... as one of it's carbohydrate sources

This is why I love Jordan.....because he is one of the old, good, and intelligent on this site. :)

Sustain and Zero Impact, once again....all quality, no bull****.


My cholesterol is 126, LDL is 49 and my HDL is 86.

I guess all those years of eating 10g+ of trans fat every single day really ****ed up my health.

Congrats, you are 23 years old, call your cardiologist at 45. The narrowing of your aorta, carotids, renal arteries, and microvasculature should be more efficient by then.


I'm going to speculate and say that people who are at risk of death from consuming trans fats on an OCCASIONAL basis either have extremely poor genetics, or have awful health/wellness/diet/exercise habits in the first place.

Trans fats are being banned because this country is severely obese...and the main reason for that is not trans fats, it's LACK of exercise. High sugar/carb intake also probably plays a big role.

Disagree completely. The MAIN reason is diet, the lack of exercise is secondary. Consider how easy it is to eliminate 500 calories vs. to burn off 500 calories.

Both play a role, but if my patient comes in and can guarantee me he'll do one or the other, I'm going to start with diet (unless he smokes, then I'll have him quit that first)

[RVA Ironman]

Hydrolyzed Collagen... as one of it's protein sources

High Fructose Corn Syrup... as one of it's carbohydrate sources

Nice catch. I'll stick with VPX Zero Impact bars. They taste great, are one of the few bars with a low sugar content, and the higher fat content makes them a suitable meal replacement for those of us who occassionally need a quick meal on the go.

[Dm84]

Congrats, you are 23 years old, call your cardiologist at 45. The narrowing of your aorta, carotids, renal arteries, and microvasculature should be more efficient by then.By that logic both my parents should've dropped dead several years ago because of all that trans fat. Thank god, they're still alive (my mom is in her 50's, my dad in his 60's).

If someone came on here saying dietary cholesterol caused their high cholesterol, everyone would say "dietary cholesterol has no impact on blood cholesterol." But with trans fat, you appear to have no problem buying into the hype that miniscule amounts will kill you.

[CagedBeast]

Oh Yeah! Bars for me.

Oh Yeah? That's right.

[ZDub212]

Disagree completely. The MAIN reason is diet, the lack of exercise is secondary. Consider how easy it is to eliminate 500 calories vs. to burn off 500 calories.

Both play a role, but if my patient comes in and can guarantee me he'll do one or the other, I'm going to start with diet (unless he smokes, then I'll have him quit that first)

Never thought about it that way. Makes perfect sense of course.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

This is why I love Jordan.....because he is one of the old, good, and intelligent on this site. :)

Sustain and Zero Impact, once again....all quality, no bull****.


Personally, I think there are a few more viable options to that list.

If I'm actually going to eat a bar as a MEAL other than Zero Impact, I'm going to do one of tha following:

Either add A) an Elev8 Me! Bar

or

B) Sustain Bar


...to a PBL Omega-3 Bar.


Tha inclusion of both Omegas and Fiber should improve insulin sensitivity and lower it's overall Glycemic Load. Truthfully, I like this option best... More protein, less fat.

[TheUnlikelyToad]

...to a PBL Omega-3 Bar.


Well ain't that some ****, looks like they've been discontinued.

Hell, it looks like tha whole company has gone under if you visit their website.

...lovely.

[jonflesh]

Well ain't that some ****, looks like they've been discontinued.

Hell, it looks like tha whole company has gone under if you visit their website.

...lovely.

that sucks, i actually liked these bars

[Kade1988]

What do you think about this bars

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mt/nitrobars.html

quite expensive , but look good to me?

[Dedicatedforlife]

What do you think about this bars

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/mt/nitrobars.html

quite expensive , but look good to me?

Better off with a bunch more other bars like VPX's ZI bars. :cool:

[Syrigmus]

LaBrada bars are the best thing that i have tasted and they arent that bad nutritionally speaking..... Taste like a Snickers!

[zkid002]

LaBrada bars are the best thing that i have tasted and they arent that bad nutritionally speaking..... Taste like a Snickers!

Which ones, the cookie bars, or the Gold Bars, or granola bars?...theres tons of em!..

[G.W. Hayduke]

Trans fats are being banned because this country is severely obese...
Whoopsy! That's not quite right.

Trans fats contribute to cardiovascular disease more so than any other fat, irrespective of BMI.

[ZDub212]

Whoopsy! That's not quite right.

Trans fats contribute to cardiovascular disease more so than any other fat, irrespective of BMI.

Obviously this is true, but my main point is that people's diet/exercise habits in general are VERY poor...couple that with excessive drinking/smoking and you have a recipe for disaster. Banning trans fats probably won't improve the nation's health/obesity rate very much at all IMO.

[uhockey]

Whoopsy! That's not quite right.

Trans fats contribute to cardiovascular disease more so than any other fat, irrespective of BMI.

Agreed 100%


Obviously this is true, but my main point is that people's diet/exercise habits in general are VERY poor...couple that with excessive drinking/smoking and you have a recipe for disaster. Banning trans fats probably won't improve the nation's health/obesity rate very much at all IMO.

I disagree with you completely, totally, and entirely.
There is zero reason for trans fats to still be produced in modern society.

[Rodzilla]

Agreed 100%



I disagree with you completely, totally, and entirely.
There is zero reason for trans fats to still be produced in modern society.

this is more or less the thesis for my latest research paper. However; I do agree with what Zack had to say to a lesser degree. Banning transfats will no doubt improve the nations health overall..but as a whole it will still be remarkebly poor.

[ZDub212]

Agreed 100%



I disagree with you completely, totally, and entirely.
There is zero reason for trans fats to still be produced in modern society.

I'm not saying that banning them is a bad thing, in fact, I do support it. But if people continue to smoke and booze and have poor diets without exercising much, do you really think that the removal of trans fats will ultimately solve the problem? That was my point, as banning them is a step in the right direction, but I think the country as a whole needs to focus on healthy living period.

Honestly, I see so many fast food places advertising "trans fat free" and I've seen many people go "They took the unhealthy stuff out, so I can eat this now," as they shove burgers and fried chicken down their throats.

[uhockey]

this is more or less the thesis for my latest research paper. However; I do agree with what Zack had to say to a lesser degree. Banning transfats will no doubt improve the nations health overall..but as a whole it will still be remarkebly poor.

No ****......you mean there are other risk factors??

Point is and was that transfats are unnecessary AND harmful, thus they should be avoided and subsequently removed from the food chain. They are NOT cheaper than other fats, there are other means of food preservation, and they have zero benefit.


I'm not saying that banning them is a bad thing, in fact, I do support it. But if people continue to smoke and booze and have poor diets without exercising much, do you really think that the removal of trans fats will ultimately solve the problem? That was my point, as banning them is a step in the right direction, but I think the country as a whole needs to focus on healthy living period.

Honestly, I see so many fast food places advertising "trans fat free" and I've seen many people go "They took the unhealthy stuff out, so I can eat this now," as they shove burgers and fried chicken down their throats.

I didn't say solve, at all. All things considering, though, I'll take the baby steps. To NOT eliminate them is basically saying "I can't win, so why bother?"

And, y'know what, those people whould have been shoveling that **** down their throat otherwise.....at least this is an improvement.

The flaw of bb.com and all these bodybuilding sites is the absolutests.......in reality, "Best" care is impossible and we can only strive for "better."

[Rodzilla]

Honestly, I see so many fast food places advertising "trans fat free" and I've seen many people go "They took the unhealthy stuff out, so I can eat this now," as they shove burgers and fried chicken down their throats.

Thats an interesting point to bring up, theres also the whole subject of the FDA's labeling regulations. Restaurants/manufactures can still say "0g trans fats" so long as they use under .5 grams.

[Rodzilla]

No ****......you mean there are other risk factors??

Point is and was that transfats are unnecessary AND harmful, thus they should be avoided and subsequently removed from the food chain. They are NOT cheaper than other fats, there are other means of food preservation, and they have zero benefit.


seeing as we are on the same page, you can chill the fawk out now:D

[Dedicatedforlife]

*munching on popcorn* :D

[Rodzilla]

*munching on popcorn* :D

no need, I'm not starting an E-fight for somebody having the same oppinion as myself.:cool:

[ZDub212]

I didn't say solve, at all. All things considering, though, I'll take the baby steps. To NOT eliminate them is basically saying "I can't win, so why bother?"

And, y'know what, those people whould have been shoveling that **** down their throat otherwise.....at least this is an improvement.

The flaw of bb.com and all these bodybuilding sites is the absolutests.......in reality, "Best" care is impossible and we can only strive for "better."

I tend not to deal in absolutes. I'm glad that baby steps are being taken, I was just simply stating that this does not solve the problem as many people seem to think. You can only take things one step at a time, so this is a positive step, but many people have expressed to me that, "I don't have to worry anymore," while I'm saying that that's simply not the case.

Also, my main point originally was that there are many people on here that are terrified of food (Potential ED sufferers or current ones), and all I was saying was that IMO, if people are regularly exercising and eating healthy foods while making healthy life choices, than 1/10000 times if you eat something bad (Not necessarily pertaining to trans fat, but anything considered taboo) then it will not be the end of you. That is NOT to say that trans fats or something like HFCS have any place in the diet, because IMO they don't.

[zkid002]

When is action going to take place, and trans fats going to be banned?..

[seville55]

i guess all you people wanting trans fats banned want communism where the government controls your lives.


freedom is best

[nni]

i guess all you people wanting trans fats banned want communism where the government controls your lives.


freedom is best

they are indeed the same.

you are a sad person.

[Rodzilla]

When is action going to take place, and trans fats going to be banned?..

..I guess your being serious.

There are no plans to ban trans fats nationally as of yet, however; several cities have taken the initiative to ban the usage of hydrogenated oils in restaurants.

[ZDub212]

i guess all you people wanting trans fats banned want communism where the government controls your lives.


freedom is best

Trans fats are unnecessary and harmful. Banning them is a good thing. Just because it hurts the restaurant owners (Because garbage oils come cheap) doesn't mean it's communism.

[ZDub212]

..I guess your being serious.

There are no plans to ban trans fats nationally as of yet, however; several cities have taken the initiative to ban the usage of hydrogenated oils in restaurants.

Any in Texas?

[Dm84]

Trans fats are unnecessary and harmful. Banning them is a good thing. Just because it hurts the restaurant owners (Because garbage oils come cheap) doesn't mean it's communism.Except a lot of baked goods are dependent on trans fat for their taste and structural stability.

I'm not saying people should be eating that **** in the first place, but it would be ridiculous to force people to change their eating habits.

[ZDub212]

Except a lot of baked goods are dependent on trans fat for their taste and structural stability.

I'm not saying people should be eating that **** in the first place, but it would be ridiculous to force people to change their eating habits.

I don't think you quite understand this. What basically happened was...we found out a lot of our foods contain POISON. So now, steps are being made to eliminate this from our food supply.

I understand people love Mrs. Fields...but hey, the truth is what it is.

[nni]

Except a lot of baked goods are dependent on trans fat for their taste and structural stability.

I'm not saying people should be eating that **** in the first place, but it would be ridiculous to force people to change their eating habits.

not their taste, their shelf life, and in turn profits. it is not asking anyone to change their eating habits, it is asking companies to not use harmful products so that their products are stable for longer. this means they will have to take some losses as that twinkie will not longer be good for a decade, and may only be good for a month now.

who on earth says, i can go for some trans fats. it isnt an eating habit at all, it is $$$.

[Dm84]

not their taste, their shelf life, and in turn profits. it is not asking anyone to change their eating habits, it is asking companies to not use harmful products so that their products are stable for longer. this means they will have to take some losses as that twinkie will not longer be good for a decade, and may only be good for a month now.

who on earth says, i can go for some trans fats. it isnt an eating habit at all, it is $$$.Wrong.

One of the reasons it took Dunkin Donuts so long to kill most of their trans fat (the new recipe still has less than 0.5g/serving) is because structural stability and taste of the donuts was compromised during their testing to come up with a new frying oil.

Dunkin Donuts can afford to spend time and money on testing new formulations, a local mom and pop bakery cannot.

Even the NYC trans fat ban doesn't apply to baked goods for this reason.

[nni]

Wrong.

One of the reasons it took Dunkin Donuts so long to kill most of their trans fat (the new recipe still has less than 0.5g/serving) is because structural stability and taste of the donuts was compromised during their testing to come up with a new frying oil.

Dunkin Donuts can afford to spend time and money on testing new formulations, a local mom and pop bakery cannot.

Even the NYC trans fat ban doesn't apply to baked goods for this reason.

so everything i said was wrong? nope, sorry. and baked goods arent exempt, they are part of the second deadline of the ban. did they find a way? yes, so it showed that it is unecessary. but by all means, eat your share of trans fats.

[Dm84]

so everything i said was wrong? nope, sorry. and baked goods arent exempt, they are part of the second deadline of the ban. did they find a way? yes, so it showed that it is unecessary. but by all means, eat your share of trans fats.They're still going to allow the less than 0.5g of trans fat per serving that everyone on these forums bitch about like it's the end of the world.

[nni]

They're still going to allow the less than 0.5g of trans fat per serving that everyone on these forums bitch about like it's the end of the world.

down from 5+ grams is a major improvement. hey if you like putting **** into your body that is your call, but i dont see this as a bad thing.

[ZDub212]

down from 5+ grams is a major improvement. hey if you like putting **** into your body that is your call, but i dont see this as a bad thing.

5? I've seen baked good with 13-20g...LEGIT. Terrible practice.

[Dm84]

down from 5+ grams is a major improvement. hey if you like putting **** into your body that is your call, but i dont see this as a bad thing.Neither am I.

All I'm saying is people don't need to freak out about trace amounts of trans fat in a protein bar they eat once a week.

[ZDub212]

Neither am I.

All I'm saying is people don't need to freak out about trace amounts of trans fat in a protein bar they eat once a week.

I wouldn't want to consume trans fats on a weekly basis...not at all. Now if you're talking a minute amount every few months...sure. But they're unnecessary, and why choose a bar with trans fat when you can get great tasting/nutritious protein bars instead?

[uhockey]

I wouldn't want to consume trans fats on a weekly basis...not at all. Now if you're talking a minute amount every few months...sure. But they're unnecessary, and why choose a bar with trans fat when you can get great tasting/nutritious protein bars instead?

And THAT is the main point, here. :)

[Syrigmus]

Which ones, the cookie bars, or the Gold Bars, or granola bars?...theres tons of em!..

I think the gold bars... i'll have to check i remembered that they have a ton different bars after i posted!

[Fitsho]

VPX Zero Impact Bars FTW!!!


:o

[Syrigmus]

VPX Zero Impact Bars FTW!!!


:o

I'll need somone not affilliated with the company to recommend them before i try them out. No offense!

[Buff_Daddy]

I'll need somone not affilliated with the company to recommend them before i try them out. No offense!

I recommend them! My favorite bar out there (along with DS Sustain).

[Fitsho]

I'll need somone not affilliated with the company to recommend them before i try them out. No offense!

lol, randomly pic any page of this thread and you will see someone other than me recommending VPX ZI bars.

Just sayin'

:D


side note: they must be running bars today in the back because the entire warehouse smells like brownies - yum!!!

[redhawk76]

I'll need somone not affilliated with the company to recommend them before i try them out. No offense!

VPZ ZI BARS FTW!


:o


:D, go with pumpkin

[Dedicatedforlife]

lol, randomly pic any page of this thread and you will see someone other than me recommending VPX ZI bars.

Just sayin'

:D


side note: they must be running bars today in the back because the entire warehouse smells like brownies - yum!!!

You're such a tease :D....Too bad you suck at things you say you're good at :p

[Fitsho]

You're such a tease :D....Too bad you suck at things you say you're good at :p

This thread is about the best overall protein bars...not me!

Just sayin' :D

so yeah, VPX ZI bars FTW!!!

[Dedicatedforlife]

This thread is about the best overall protein bars...not me!

Just sayin' :D

so yeah, VPX ZI bars FTW!!!

In denial I see :D....

Did my birthday bars get shipped ;)

j/k. :o

[Fitsho]

In denial I see :D....

Did my birthday bars get shipped ;)

j/k. :o

you know, there is truth to every joke...

you are just hoping I feel sorry for you and send you some bars anyways... :D

[Dedicatedforlife]

you know, there is truth to every joke...

you are just hoping I feel sorry for you and send you some bars anyways... :D

:o.....its true.....I should make a bet with you next time we have a challenge :D

[Fitsho]

:o.....its true.....I should make a bet with you next time we have a challenge :D

what is it with you and bets? Always gotta be competing to get a prize!!!

[Dedicatedforlife]

what is it with you and bets? Always gotta be competing to get a prize!!!

Well I didn't get the prize I wanted :o

[Fitsho]

Well I didn't get the prize I wanted :o

bars? :o

[Dedicatedforlife]

bars? :o

No...:o....not a product

[Rodzilla]

how much sesamin is contained in a zero impact bar?

[Dedicatedforlife]

how much sesamin is contained in a zero impact bar?

More than your fat ass can handle....oh SNAP! :D :p

[Rodzilla]

More than your fat ass can handle....oh SNAP! :D :p

look for 50 threads in the nutrition section today where I will ask "is my diet going to make me teh fatz?!"

[Fitsho]

how much sesamin is contained in a zero impact bar?

proprietary blend :D

[Dedicatedforlife]

look for 50 threads in the nutrition section today where I will ask "is my diet going to make me teh fatz?!"

Bahahahah...oh man....gotta love that nutrition section...

[Rodzilla]

proprietary blend :D

...ok:(

[Dedicatedforlife]

:rolleyes: I love being ignored.........

[SirCain]

are VPX ZI bars supposed to be the best? and if so do they have peanut butter flavored?

[Dedicatedforlife]

are VPX ZI bars supposed to be the best? and if so do they have peanut butter flavored?

Even better..Chocolate Peanut Butter

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/vpx/zero.html

[Fitsho]

are VPX ZI bars supposed to be the best? and if so do they have peanut butter flavored?

check 'em out for yourself please :D

VPX ZI bars (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3903093&postcount=1)

[Dedicatedforlife]

check 'em out for yourself please :D

VPX ZI bars (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3903093&postcount=1)

I'm hungry now :mad:

[SirCain]

check 'em out for yourself please :D

VPX ZI bars (http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=3903093&postcount=1)

they have a lot of freaking sugar in em though :(.

[Fitsho]

they have a lot of freaking sugar in em though :(.

lol no they dont

[Dedicatedforlife]

lol no they dont

you mad? :(

[Fitsho]

you mad? :(

do you want me to be mad? cuz I am not mad.

[Fitsho]

they have a lot of freaking sugar in em though :(.

check this link out too, it is the recent update on the chocolate peanut butter supplement facts label

http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showpost.php?p=100150301&postcount=2462

[Dedicatedforlife]

do you want me to be mad? cuz I am not mad.

No I like your smile :)

[zkid002]

lol, randomly pic any page of this thread and you will see someone other than me recommending VPX ZI bars.

Just sayin'

:D


side note: they must be running bars today in the back because the entire warehouse smells like brownies - yum!!!

Whats the full name of the new flavor again?..

[SirCain]

21g of total fat is a lot of fat. Wouldn't that hurt me worse than help?

[Dedicatedforlife]

21g of total fat is a lot of fat. Wouldn't that hurt me worse than help?

Looks like you need to do more research on fat..:rolleyes:

[ZDub212]

Looks like you need to do more research on fat..:rollleyes:

Looks like you need to spell roll with two L's! ;) :D

[Dedicatedforlife]

Looks like you need to spell roll with two L's! ;) :D

Quiet you :p

[SirCain]

Looks like you need to do more research on fat..:rolleyes:

well please enlighten me.

[BARBARIAN-X]

Holy ****ing reps...you guys need to stop pimpin your ****! That's the one thing I really hate about this forum. VPX Zero Impact Bars suck! Nutritionally they are not bad but taste!!! It's like putting a dry turd in your mouth. My wife spit it out and she's not a spitter. I managed to eat a couple of bites and threw the rest in the garbage. I've got a box of CPB minus one bar which I will stick in my truck for emergency's like getting stuck in a blizzard or something. What a waste of money! That's the last time I listen to what these damn reps have to say!

[Rodzilla]

They are a bit dry, I like the flavor but I would like them better if they would be a bit more moist.

[Dedicatedforlife]

Holy ****ing reps...you guys need to stop pimpin your ****! That's the one thing I really hate about this forum. VPX Zero Impact Bars suck! Nutritionally they are not bad but taste!!! It's like putting a dry turd in your mouth. My wife spit it out and she's not a spitter. I managed to eat a couple of bites and threw the rest in the garbage. I've got a box of CPB minus one bar which I will stick in my truck for emergency's like getting stuck in a blizzard or something. What a waste of money! That's the last time I listen to what these damn reps have to say!

Speak for yourself. I'm not a rep for VPX, and I love the bars. To each their own dude.

[zkid002]

Speak for yourself. I'm not a rep for VPX, and I love the bars. To each their own dude.

X2 On the Great Bars :)

[RonShipman]

Holy ****ing reps...you guys need to stop pimpin your ****! That's the one thing I really hate about this forum. VPX Zero Impact Bars suck! Nutritionally they are not bad but taste!!! It's like putting a dry turd in your mouth. My wife spit it out and she's not a spitter. I managed to eat a couple of bites and threw the rest in the garbage. I've got a box of CPB minus one bar which I will stick in my truck for emergency's like getting stuck in a blizzard or something. What a waste of money! That's the last time I listen to what these damn reps have to say!


Oh come on now are they really that bad? Is the best bar on the market really that bad?

[BARBARIAN-X]

Like I said nutritionally they look good but it doesn't mean dick if you don't like to eat them. I understand if people say they are great because of their protein content but I can't see anyone honestly saying they love the taste. I've tasted worse but with the way people have been praising them I expected more. They don't have that cardboard texture but they are dry & they don't taste like chocolate or peanut butter. Anyway I just ordered some Sustain bars so I'll see if they are more palatable.

[nni]

Like I said nutritionally they look good but it doesn't mean dick if you don't like to eat them. I understand if people say they are great because of their protein content but I can't see anyone honestly saying they love the taste. I've tasted worse but with the way people have been praising them I expected more. They don't have that cardboard texture but they are dry & they don't taste like chocolate or peanut butter. Anyway I just ordered some Sustain bars so I'll see if they are more palatable.

let me know what you think.

[Dedicatedforlife]

let me know what you think.

Send me a sample and I'll tell you what I think ;)

[nni]

Send me a sample and I'll tell you what I think ;)

the bars are like gold, i do not part with them.

[Dedicatedforlife]

the bars are like gold, i do not part with them.

:mad:

[Rodzilla]

Anyway I just ordered some Sustain bars so I'll see if they are more palatable.
flavor? I like vanilla almond a bit better

let me know what you think.

which flavor is your favorite?

[RonShipman]

Like I said nutritionally they look good but it doesn't mean dick if you don't like to eat them. I understand if people say they are great because of their protein content but I can't see anyone honestly saying they love the taste. I've tasted worse but with the way people have been praising them I expected more. They don't have that cardboard texture but they are dry & they don't taste like chocolate or peanut butter. Anyway I just ordered some Sustain bars so I'll see if they are more palatable.

VPX bars taste awesome. Taste is opinion though, you might find the Sustain bars more to your liking.

[RonShipman]

the bars are like gold, i do not part with them.

More like Silver... VPX make the gold bars, just sit back and enjoy the ride man second is good. LOL

[nni]

flavor? I like vanilla almond a bit better


which flavor is your favorite?

the pb. honestly i havent tried the vanilla almond, people like it, but i am not a big nut guy.


More like Silver... VPX make the gold bars, just sit back and enjoy the ride man second is good. LOL

forgive me if i have a preference and an opinion.

[RonShipman]

the pb. honestly i havent tried the vanilla almond, people like it, but i am not a big nut guy.



forgive me if i have a preference and an opinion.

You're a rep....You have no opinion, you say what they want you to say company man. I work for no company my opinion counts. LOL

[Rodzilla]

You're a rep....You have no opinion, you say what they want you to say company man. I work for no company my opinion counts. LOL

I'm a rep, I just told you that I liked vanilla almond better than PB, and that I thought vpx bars were in fact a bit dry.

[nni]

You're a rep....You have no opinion, you say what they want you to say company man. I work for no company my opinion counts. LOL

no, i am a consumer, who knows my ****, so a company approached me and asked to be aprt of their team. my opinion counts as much as the next guy. if we put out a product that i didnt like, i wouldnt use it, if i felt it wasnt approproate for someone else, i wouldnt suggest it. luckily i work for a company that i dont have to make excuses for.

but thanks for the insult, you earned the rep.

[Dedicatedforlife]

no, i am a consumer, who knows my ****, so a company approached me and asked to be aprt of their team. my opinion counts as much as the next guy. if we put out a product that i didnt like, i wouldnt use it, if i felt it wasnt approproate for someone else, i wouldnt suggest it. luckily i work for a company that i dont have to make excuses for.

but thanks for the insult, you earned the rep.

LMAO! I always crack up whenever you post :p

[nni]

LMAO! I always crack up whenever you post :p

hopefully not in a bad way.

[Dedicatedforlife]

hopefully not in a bad way.

Hell no. Always a valid and respected opinion bro. :cool:

[RonShipman]

I'm a rep, I just told you that I liked vanilla almond better than PB, and that I thought vpx bars were in fact a bit dry.

Dry?? I have had my share of VPX pumpkin bars and never has one single bar been dry. In fact they are kinda moist, filling and taste awesome, maybe you got a bad bar or something. These bars don't have any kind of choc coating on them, maybe that's why you think they are a little dry. I just think VPX is superior to about any bar out, look at the grade of Proteins that are in the bar, the amount of protein and all the ingredients. The bar has substance to it what all meal replacement bars should have.

[Rodzilla]

Dry?? I have had my share of VPX pumpkin bars and never has one single bar been dry. In fact they are kinda moist, filling and taste awesome, maybe you got a bad bar or something. These bars don't have any kind of choc coating on them, maybe that's why you think they are a little dry. I just think VPX is superior to about any bar out, look at the grade of Proteins that are in the bar, the amount of protein and all the ingredients. The bar has substance to it what all meal replacement bars should have.

I was just proving that reps can have opinions, and you really can't knock me for mine.
I have had some that are more moist than others, in general they taste pretty good, but I have issues with several bars, but I wont bring them up. I will just stick to whole foods for the most part, and bars when I need a convenient treat.

[RonShipman]

I was just proving that reps can have opinions, and you really can't knock me for mine.
I have had some that are more moist than others, in general they taste pretty good, but I have issues with several bars, but I wont bring them up. I will just stick to whole foods for the most part, and bars when I need a convenient treat.


If your diet is top notch for a treat once in awhile you could just treat yourself to an actual snickers bar and you'd be fine, it would cost less taste better and put something in your stomach. I actually eat either a snickers bar once in awhile or a VPX bar for a treat.. Why? Because alot of bars are so low in protein, and the quality is low grade soy b/s im happier with a snickers bar for that treat it isn't going to kill me and it taste good. Now the VPX bar has so many good things in it and the protein is high quality and getting over 30 grams of it I can justify eating one, even if they don't taste like a snickers they still taste good.

[RonShipman]

no, i am a consumer, who knows my ****, so a company approached me and asked to be aprt of their team. my opinion counts as much as the next guy. if we put out a product that i didnt like, i wouldnt use it, if i felt it wasnt approproate for someone else, i wouldnt suggest it. luckily i work for a company that i dont have to make excuses for.

but thanks for the insult, you earned the rep.

if the bar wasn't approproate for someone else you wouldn't suggest it, you noble person you. It's a protein bar what could not be approproate about it? Hell a snickers bar is a approproate if you hungry, believe it or not People can eat these once in awhile with no side effects, LOL I know some of your other reps think you will just break down and die if you don't get a 100% all natural protein bar for the cheat snack. If you're really worried about it eat a fu*king banana, or eat bar with high quality protein and high amounts of it.

[nni]

if the bar wasn't approproate for someone else you wouldn't suggest it, you noble person you. It's a protein bar what could not be approproate about it? Hell a snickers bar is a approproate if you hungry, believe it or not People can eat these once in awhile with no side effects, LOL I know some of your other reps think you will just break down and die if you don't get a 100% all natural protein bar for the cheat snack. If you're really worried about it eat a fu*king banana, or eat bar with high quality protein and high amounts of it.

i was talking about products, not exclusively protein bars, being as you called me something like a "company man." apparently that was over your head though, its ok, i dont expect much from you.

[Rodzilla]

Ron, I don't want to start a fight with you, I don't think any bars are a good substitute for a meal..even your beloved vpx. I'm done with this now.

[RVA Ironman]

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/iss/pro42.html

Has anyone actually tried these yet? I'm thinking of ordering a box pretty soon. While I agree the ingredients are not the best, the macros on it make it a lot easier to fit into my diet.

If someone could come up with a bar that had ingredients similar to the zero impacts or sustain bars w/ around 10-12g fat, 30g protein, 40-50g carbs, and 6g sugar, I'd be thrilled...

[shreddedx10]

Max's CVGM

[Rodzilla]

Max's CVGM

link?

[DragonDude]

Met RX are expensive the cheaper alternative option is to freeze your own turds then eat them , they will probably taste better! Also if you freeze one after you've aten a lot of nuts , it will have a nice chewy crunchy texture.

[Viperspit]

What about the Met-RX Karma Bars? Now those little basitches are some good eats as well :)

[sportyhp]

im still staying strong behind sustain, but i think if i order some more ill try the vanilla almond cause i've already had the pb fudge. i like the clif builder bars too if i need a little snack

[BARBARIAN-X]

Ok I'm a picky eater some maybe it's me. I decided to test this theory so I took 2 VPX bars and cut them into 8 pieces each, 16 pieces total. I brought them to work today and randomly handed them out to 16 inmates. Prison food sucks so I figured if anyone would like the taste of these bars it would be these guys. It was unanimous...they all said it tasted like ****! 2 guys were very pissed that I gave this to them because they thought I was playing a joke at their expense. I don't think I will try this again because the risk of getting stabbed to prove something I already know is not worth the trouble. If some of you doubt my findings I encourage you to take a couple of VPX bars to you local correctional facility and hand them out. Good luck! lol

[Dm84]

Ok I'm a picky eater some maybe it's me. I decided to test this theory so I took 2 VPX bars and cut them into 8 pieces each, 16 pieces total. I brought them to work today and randomly handed them out to 16 inmates. Prison food sucks so I figured if anyone would like the taste of these bars it would be these guys. It was unanimous...they all said it tasted like ****! 2 guys were very pissed that I gave this to them because they thought I was playing a joke at their expense. I don't think I will try this again because the risk of getting stabbed to prove something I already know is not worth the trouble. If some of you doubt my findings I encourage you to take a couple of VPX bars to you local correctional facility and hand them out. Good luck! lolI'll take your word for it. Strong risk you took there.

[ZDub212]

Ok I'm a picky eater some maybe it's me. I decided to test this theory so I took 2 VPX bars and cut them into 8 pieces each, 16 pieces total. I brought them to work today and randomly handed them out to 16 inmates. Prison food sucks so I figured if anyone would like the taste of these bars it would be these guys. It was unanimous...they all said it tasted like ****! 2 guys were very pissed that I gave this to them because they thought I was playing a joke at their expense. I don't think I will try this again because the risk of getting stabbed to prove something I already know is not worth the trouble. If some of you doubt my findings I encourage you to take a couple of VPX bars to you local correctional facility and hand them out. Good luck! lol

I like the taste of these bars, especially right out of the microwave, you should try them that way.

Considering how excellent the ingredient profile is, I'll certainly look to these bars despite tasting slightly worse than others.

[df122092]

Agreed great building bar. 20g of protein

[uhockey]

im still staying strong behind sustain, but i think if i order some more ill try the vanilla almond cause i've already had the pb fudge. i like the clif builder bars too if i need a little snack

We appreciate the support!


I like the taste of these bars, especially right out of the microwave, you should try them that way.

Considering how excellent the ingredient profile is, I'll certainly look to these bars despite tasting slightly worse than others.

Great taste, less filling: Sustain.......er, maybe some other company has that slogan?

[ZDub212]

We appreciate the support!

Great taste, less filling: Sustain.......er, maybe some other company has that slogan?

I'm a big fan of the profile...I've tried to order them, but they're constantly out of stock...suppose that's what happens with in demand products.

[bolistik]

i tried out the Pure Protein Strawberry Cheescake today. It was pretty bad. It tasted like a bubbalicious candy bar. Why is sugar alcohol bad in a protein bar?

[SirCain]

due to all the positives I've heard, I will be ordering probably 1 Chocolate Peanut Butter one, if it's bad, believe me, I'll let you know.

[ZDub212]

i tried out the Pure Protein Strawberry Cheescake today. It was pretty bad. It tasted like a bubbalicious candy bar. Why is sugar alcohol bad in a protein bar?

SA causes stomach problems with a lot of people.

[Haterade~]

Recently picked up a few random bars at a local shop just to look for something new.... I know they aren't all the "best" for you, but here is my taste results only:

Met-RX Colossal - Super Cookie Crunch: The texture is allright, I wasn't a fan of the white top layer, but if that section wasn't there, then overall it would be pretty solid. Pretty decent chocolatey taste but I can't eat a full one straight without some drink to balance the sugar....

Met-RX Colossal - Crispy Apple Pie: I thought this was going to be alot better, and unfortunately I bought a full 12pack before trying... It was actually very disappointing, I noticed way too much cinnamon flavor.... It was extremely sweet tasting, did not taste much like an apple pie to me.... Could not handle eating more than half a bar at a time....

Muscletech Nitro-Tech - Strawberry Cheesecake: This was pretty chewy, with that "waxy" texture in your mouth... Not extremely pleasant, but wasn't horrible at the same time.... The taste was mediocre, didn't taste much like a cheesecake at all... I could handle it fine, but I won't be purchasing any more either....

Labrada Lean Body Gold - Caramel Peanut: This was by far the BEST tasting protein bar I have ever had. Now it was no Snickers bar, but it was pretty damn close! It wasn't too hard or soft, and I actually noticed some smooth caramel in each bite... There was no crunch at all though, even though it was "with more nuts!"... The chocolate tasted absolutely fine, didn't taste like synthetic wax chocolate.... I plan to buy more of these....

Detour Lower Sugar - Caramel Peanut: This one came in second to the Labrada bar... It has more crunch, and is a bit chewy.... Tasted absolutely fine, although after each bite, you may taste some of that "lower sugar" effect.... I will probably look into the normal sugar version as I don't care about that, and am just aiming for taste....


Anyone have any other recommendations of similar bars to the last 2 I listed?

[ZDub212]

Labrada Lean Body Gold - Caramel Peanut: This was by far the BEST tasting protein bar I have ever had. Now it was no Snickers bar, but it was pretty damn close! It wasn't too hard or soft, and I actually noticed some smooth caramel in each bite... There was no crunch at all though, even though it was "with more nuts!"... The chocolate tasted absolutely fine, didn't taste like synthetic wax chocolate.... I plan to buy more of these....

I'm glad you enjoyed them! Our Texas Pecan Praline flavor is excellent as is Caramel Cookie Twist, I'm sure you'd like those as well. We're working on getting variety packs in the bb.com store, so keep an eye out :)

[Buff_Daddy]

omg i just microwaved the pumpkin vpx bar as those suggested... it tastes amazing! Like a warm cake. Nice.

[Rodzilla]

Anyone have any other recommendations of similar bars to the last 2 I listed?

Labrada cookie bars...you won't be disappointed.

[bolistik]

omg i just microwaved the pumpkin vpx bar as those suggested... it tastes amazing! Like a warm cake. Nice.

how long do you heat it up in the microwave?

which would you guys recommend in taste? VPX pumpin surpreme or the peanut butter?

[ZDub212]

omg i just microwaved the pumpkin vpx bar as those suggested... it tastes amazing! Like a warm cake. Nice.

Told you so :p


Labrada cookie bars...you won't be disappointed.

:)


how long do you heat it up in the microwave?

which would you guys recommend in taste? VPX pumpin surpreme or the peanut butter?

Not long...I'd say about 5-10 seconds per side...anything more than that and it can be very messy.

[Buff_Daddy]

how long do you heat it up in the microwave?

which would you guys recommend in taste? VPX pumpin surpreme or the peanut butter?

20 sec, or as zach said, 10 per side.

I prefer pumpkin

[Fitsho]

20 sec, or as zach said, 10 per side.

I prefer pumpkin

20 seconds????!?!?!? :eek: 10...15 at the very most!!! And no "per side" thing, that is not needed. Just throw it in for 10 seconds, touch it and see if that is how you want. If not, heat another 5 seconds AT THE MOST!!!

[Chthon]

omg i just microwaved the pumpkin vpx bar as those suggested... it tastes amazing! Like a warm cake. Nice.

I agree it tastes so much better that way.

[Fitsho]

omg i just microwaved the pumpkin vpx bar as those suggested... it tastes amazing! Like a warm cake. Nice.

that's funny, I just had one of these right off the line, and it tastes similar to a banana bread or something, very cakelike....mmm....

[BARBARIAN-X]

I like the taste of these bars, especially right out of the microwave, you should try them that way.

Considering how excellent the ingredient profile is, I'll certainly look to these bars despite tasting slightly worse than others.

Now there's an idea! I'm up to my neck in **** heads right now but I'll give it a try when I get off. Thanks.

[Chthon]

I'm glad you enjoyed them! Our Texas Pecan Praline flavor is excellent as is Caramel Cookie Twist, I'm sure you'd like those as well. We're working on getting variety packs in the bb.com store, so keep an eye out :)

oh happy day :)

[DreamWorldTHX]

Organic Food Bars - the absolute healthiest bars you can find...we're talking sprouted seeds and grains, wheat grass juice, spirulina...

their protein bar has 330 cals, 22g protein, 33g carb (9g fiber), 13g fat, and the protein is mainly from rice and almond butter, which are probably the two of the safer proteins to consume in a bar (i.e. there are controversies surrounding soy, dairy, and peanut products depending on where you're doing your research)

[bolistik]

i tried the Zero Impact: Pumpkin Supreme yesterday. I didnt have access to a microwave. Its actually pretty good. If you blindly try it, you wouldnt guess that the flavor is pumkin. It tasted more like chocolate with hint of cinnamon. The texture is soft and crummy much like a firm cake. I recommend you eat it w/ a beverage cause it left my mouth rather dry. I ate mine with no drink to wash it down. I will definetly stick with these bar as my primary protein bars on the go. Will try the chocolate peanut butter next time.

i have yet to try sustain since their not sold in local stores around my area.

[RonShipman]

that's funny, I just had one of these right off the line, and it tastes similar to a banana bread or something, very cakelike....mmm....

You over their eating Little Debbies again?? Do you prefer a Snickers bars?? Well that bassically what you are eating. Get a Sustain bar for ultimate nutrition, it's like eating 6 servings of greens a day. Your bar is full of fat and stuff that can harm you over time it's just not natural.














I'm so kidding.. The VPX is superior to any bar out, PERIOD...

[zkid002]

My Mom Is in LOVE with the Oatmeal Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bars!...She bought 5 of them from Vitamin Shoppe the other day after eating one of mine 2 weeks ago!..hahha, she goes for long walks, and comes back famished, and likes to grab a protein bar from my stash :)....Since Ive been cutting down on the bars, and sticking to whole food, I dont mind when she eats my protein bars, as I have a hugeee stash from my liking/addiction for protein bars. Also she came home with some Lean Body Gold Bars, Cookie Twist!...I want to try it soo bad, but dont want to ruin my streak of not having protein bars in a while!...

Alright, theres basically a post above in my moms perspective but for me, VPX AND SUSTAIN FTW (cant forget Labrada as well, just not comparable nutrionally :) )

[Rodzilla]

.I want to try it soo bad, but dont want to ruin my streak of not having protein bars in a while!...

You could have it on top of the meals you are already going to have, just don't have it in place of them:)

[Dedicatedforlife]

You could have it on top of the meals you are already going to have, just don't have it in place of them:)

x2....You need all the food you can get....

[uhockey]

My Mom Is in LOVE with the Oatmeal Apple Cinnamon Cookie Bars!...She bought 5 of them from Vitamin Shoppe the other day after eating one of mine 2 weeks ago!..hahha, she goes for long walks, and comes back famished, and likes to grab a protein bar from my stash :)....Since Ive been cutting down on the bars, and sticking to whole food, I dont mind when she eats my protein bars, as I have a hugeee stash from my liking/addiction for protein bars. Also she came home with some Lean Body Gold Bars, Cookie Twist!...I want to try it soo bad, but dont want to ruin my streak of not having protein bars in a while!...

Alright, theres basically a post above in my moms perspective but for me, VPX AND SUSTAIN FTW (cant forget Labrada as well, just not comparable nutrionally :) )

My mom is the same with Sustain Peanut Butter Bars and Cliff Carrot Cake Bars.

[Stix12]

The best tasting protein bar i've had was Premier Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter. 30 grams of protein and only $22.50 for 12 :)

[zkid002]

My mom is the same with Sustain Peanut Butter Bars and Cliff Carrot Cake Bars.

Ive never tried Sustain Peanut Butter....Only Vanilla Almond, my next order of Sustain will definately be peanut butter then, have to try it out, being that im such a strong follower of VPX and Sustain, I cant believe I havent had both flavors yet, well, better get that order in soon..

[Sixpack]

x3 for you avoid bars and get real food.

x2....You need all the food you can get....

[zkid002]

You could have it on top of the meals you are already going to have, just don't have it in place of them:)

how about if I still have a real meal, but fit in the bar within the macros of the meal?..kinda like half of a real dinner with real food(ex. salmon and pasta, with a Bar?...sounds solid to me...)

[Rodzilla]

how about if I still have a real meal, but fit in the bar within the macros of the meal?..kinda like half of a real dinner with real food(ex. salmon and pasta, with a Bar?...sounds solid to me...)

No. Same meal you would have normally and the whole bar, trust me.

[Haterade~]

how about if I still have a real meal, but fit in the bar within the macros of the meal?..kinda like half of a real dinner with real food(ex. salmon and pasta, with a Bar?...sounds solid to me...)

Dude you are young, and extremely light, just eat anything and everything! (seriously) I'm sure you are eating clean enough as it is....

[zkid002]

No. Same meal you would have normally and the whole bar, trust me.


Dude you are young, and extremely light, just eat anything and everything! (seriously) I'm sure you are eating clean enough as it is....

Ha!...alright guys, thanks for being concerned for me, dont worry, im doing great, thanks again. :)

[Rodzilla]

Ha!...alright guys, thanks for being concerned for me, dont worry, im doing great, thanks again. :)

24 more lbs and I will stop being so worried. EAT

[zkid002]

24 more lbs and I will stop being so worried. EAT

;)...thanks rod, but I dont think 25 pounds are goona come that quick!...Maybe 5-10 pounds, and you should stop being so "concerned", and then when I gain 25, you should be content! :)

[boondock86]

does anyone like the EAS advantEDGE protein bars? i got a couple boxes free from work but i really dont eat protein bars.

[MASSter]

Supreme protein bars by ********* are f'in damn tasty.

[Rodzilla]

;)...thanks rod, but I dont think 25 pounds are goona come that quick!...Maybe 5-10 pounds, and you should stop being so "concerned", and then when I gain 25, you should be content! :)

your 15, you would be surprised how fast weight can come on, but I got you playa, keep up with the eating.

[mopar95neon]

power bar, cookies-n-creme

[Spottydog]

LaBrada bars are the best thing that i have tasted and they arent that bad nutritionally speaking..... Taste like a Snickers!
Really? Cuz I think the Cookies and Cream ones taste like garbage (feces, burnt plastic, etc).

[ZDub212]

Really? Cuz I think the Cookies and Cream ones taste like garbage (feces, burnt plastic, etc).

We don't make a cookies and cream bar...?

[jamessh1]

I tried a few different brands over the past few weeks including different detour bars, a muscletech nitrotech bar (smore's flavor i think), an oh whey bar, vpx zero impact (pumpkin) and a few promax bars (double fudge, cookies and cream, and a caramel nut version). I had high hopes for the vpx, but maybe my next one will be zapped in the microwave ( i found it dried the heck out of my mouth, was rather bland, with a funny texture, soft but not chewy). The promax bar in double fudge was by far the best tasting of the bunch, although had a much weaker nutrition profile (lower protein and higher sugar).

[Spottydog]

We don't make a cookies and cream bar...?

Maybe it's discontinued... it was a LAbrada Lean Body bar, that's all I know.

[warendbm]

Ive tried the ISS 42 bar.....Taste horrible after a few tries. Ive been lowering the Protein content when looking for a bar lately to improve the taste. I grab a box of South Beach Diet Bars when Im at Walmart. They are cheap and have 19G of Protien. The Choc PB taste great! Ill order a box of Detours when I run out, they taste good too, and are more healthy.

[Dm84]

Supreme protein bars by ********* are f'in damn tasty.Yeah they taste good, but the last one I had was overly hard to bite into.

[ZDub212]

Maybe it's discontinued... it was a LAbrada Lean Body bar, that's all I know.

No we haven't manufactured those in a long time. All of our current bars taste fantastic (Yes I've tried them all, and I've loved them since way before I started working for Labrada) :)

[Rodzilla]

No we haven't manufactured those in a long time. All of our current bars taste fantastic (Yes I've tried them all, and I've loved them since way before I started working for Labrada) :)

x2, probably the best caramel filling I have had in a bar--lean body golds

and if somebody put the cookie bars out on a tray of regular cookies, I would still be grabbing them.

[Sixpack]

MostBars are garbage IMO besides one or two and even those are not great, tell your mom to save her money and buy you real food. Eat REAL food , save the bars for emergencies only.


how about if I still have a real meal, but fit in the bar within the macros of the meal?..kinda like half of a real dinner with real food(ex. salmon and pasta, with a Bar?...sounds solid to me...)

[Wayneizgod]

O Yeah's are reallllllly good

I had a the white toffe one and i think its the best bar i've ever had in my life

[1st RD TKO]

Supreme protein bars by ********* are f'in damn tasty.

Yes they are, but all the malitol in them makes me...well, not pleasant to be around. :D
I've actually grown kind of fond of Met-Rx Big Colossal 100 Super Cookie Crunch bar. I don't eat them too often, so they're almost like a cheat for me when I've got a chocolate craving. Plus they remind me of Oreo cookies...and I LOVE Oreo cookies. At least, I used to. :(

[zkid002]

x2, probably the best caramel filling I have had in a bar--lean body golds

and if somebody put the cookie bars out on a tray of regular cookies, I would still be grabbing them.

X2!!!...cookie bars are the greatest little treats :)...soo tasty, almost just as good as cookies for sure.


O Yeah's are reallllllly good

I had a the white toffe one and i think its the best bar i've ever had in my life

Damn right ;)...Oh yeah bars are insaneee, My mom and I go crazyy over em. She lovess Creammy Vanilla & Caramel, I lovee PEanut Butter N Strawberry, (as favorites)...as for the rest, they are just as tasty.

[Spottydog]

No we haven't manufactured those in a long time. All of our current bars taste fantastic (Yes I've tried them all, and I've loved them since way before I started working for Labrada) :)

Okay... maybe I'll give this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PA7YKTVDL._AA280_PIbundle-12,TopRight,0,0_AA280_SH20_.jpg
...another try.

[ZDub212]

Okay... maybe I'll give this:
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PA7YKTVDL._AA280_PIbundle-12,TopRight,0,0_AA280_SH20_.jpg
...another try.

Try them out of the microwave, they're fantastic. Smores is my favorite flavor, but get them while you can as we're no longer making Smores.

[BuckeyeMuscle]

Try them out of the microwave, they're fantastic. Smores is my favorite flavor, but get them while you can as we're no longer making Smores.

I had a box of those a while back and I always put them in the oven for a few minutes (I don't eat anything from the microwave), and they tasted absolutely sinful. :D

[ZDub212]

I had a box of those a while back and I always put them in the oven for a few minutes (I don't eat anything from the microwave), and they tasted absolutely sinful. :D

They are! You can see the marshmallows and chocolate chips and...hahaha good stuff.

[uhockey]

lol at Labrada bars. I mean, yes, they taste good......but seriously, with all the sugar alcohols and oddball macros, why not just have real smores?

I'm not knocking them, because they do taste good......but they seriously should only be used as a cheat dessert.

[cliff718]

the only protien bar i have had is power bar but i think there loaded with suger =\

[Rodzilla]

where are Sustain bars made?

[Sixpack]

X2


lol at Labrada bars. I mean, yes, they taste good......but seriously, with all the sugar alcohols and oddball macros, why not just have real smores?

I'm not knocking them, because they do taste good......but they seriously should only be used as a cheat dessert.

[nni]

where are Sustain bars made?

according to the box, egypt.

[uhockey]

according to the box, egypt.

They are, indeed, outsourced to a plant in Egypt, but they are inspected by DS and the FDA on importation, like all food products.

[Elliptical Envy]

I miss those vanilla almond Sustain bars. :(

[ZDub212]

lol at Labrada bars. I mean, yes, they taste good......but seriously, with all the sugar alcohols and oddball macros, why not just have real smores?

I'm not knocking them, because they do taste good......but they seriously should only be used as a cheat dessert.


X2

I wouldn't say the macros are crazy (at least, for my diet), but I fully agree that protein bars (these one's as well) should not be a regular part of anyone's diet.

[BuckeyeMuscle]

lol at Labrada bars. I mean, yes, they taste good......but seriously, with all the sugar alcohols and oddball macros, why not just have real smores?

I'm not knocking them, because they do taste good......but they seriously should only be used as a cheat dessert.

agreed.....definitely not the best macros for a protein bar, but I like to have one ever so often as a sort of "healthy" cheat.

[zkid002]

Hey zach, why are you guys discontinuing smoress?!?..thats a great flavor!...

[ZDub212]

Hey zach, why are you guys discontinuing smoress?!?..thats a great flavor!...

We knew you loved them and we decided to discontinue them so you'd eat whole food.

Just kidding. We're going to be introducing a new flavor at some point so one had to go.

[zkid002]

We knew you loved them and we decided to discontinue them so you'd eat whole food.

Just kidding. We're going to be introducing a new flavor at some point so one had to go.

Ahh, thats sounds cool, lookin forward to the new flavor :)

[bolistik]

Supreme bar- I tried it lastnight. it was damn good. The best tasting bar i've had. It had all the characteristics of a candy bar. Crunchy first layer isolated protein crisp, rich chocolate, creamy caramel, & real peanuts. It does however, carry 27g sugar alcohol.

VPX Chocolate Peanut Butter - tasted better than the pumkin supreme.

byfar, these two are my top choice of bars coause of the nutrition facts & taste factor. VPX: 0 sugar alcohol & 100% natural. Supreme: 30g protein and candy bar like taste.

if i was at a nutrition store or gas station and had to pick between these two bars,... IF i had access to a microwave i would go with the VPX:chocolate peanut butter as my 1st option, other wise take the Supreme.

[BBulldawg]

You might as well eat a candybar with what most of them contain. I have noticed I drop BF a little if I use drink shakes instead, but as far as taste goes I like the WorldWide Pure Protein in Smores and Labrada Lean Body bars any flavor.

[Dm84]

You might as well eat a candybar with what most of them contain. I have noticed I drop BF a little if I use drink shakes instead, but as far as taste goes I like the WorldWide Pure Protein in Smores and Labrada Lean Body bars any flavor.But does candy bar have 30g of protein?

[RonShipman]

Labrada make some tasty treats.


Everybody talks about Green Mag tasting awesome, and it does but what about SuperCharge?

Nobody ever talks about how great Supercharge taste and it's about the best.

[zkid002]

Supreme bar- I tried it lastnight. it was damn good. The best tasting bar i've had. It had all the characteristics of a candy bar. Crunchy first layer isolated protein crisp, rich chocolate, creamy caramel, & real peanuts. It does however, carry 27g sugar alcohol.

VPX Chocolate Peanut Butter - tasted better than the pumkin supreme.

byfar, these two are my top choice of bars coause of the nutrition facts & taste factor. VPX: 0 sugar alcohol & 100% natural. Supreme: 30g protein and candy bar like taste.

if i was at a nutrition store or gas station and had to pick between these two bars,... IF i had access to a microwave i would go with the VPX:chocolate peanut butter as my 1st option, other wise take the Supreme.

Gas Station dont carry HIgh Quality bars like VPX!!!..(at least not near me :angry: )...do gas stations carry VPX near you?...mine only carry crappy ones like Met-Rx, and Pure Protein..

[dcurran15]

proton peanut butter. whey, oats, and chocolate chips taste great

[Sixpack]

They should they are damn near a candy bar by the ingredient profile , IMO should not be used as a cheat


Labrada make some tasty treats.


Everybody talks about Green Mag tasting awesome, and it does but what about SuperCharge?

Nobody ever talks about how great Supercharge taste and it's about the best.

[zkid002]

proton peanut butter. whey, oats, and chocolate chips taste great

Great Post!!...How does this bar receive no credit!?!?!...this bar is one of the best tasting protein bars on the market!..extremely amazing Peanut Butter Taste, recommend it to all.

Whos tried this bar out there?..if so, what do you think?..

[Spottydog]

We knew you loved them and we decided to discontinue them so you'd eat whole food.

Just kidding. We're going to be introducing a new flavor at some point so one had to go.
Ooo, suggestion: PBJ!
With RASBERRY jelly. :)

Currently, Pure Pro. PB chocolate is my fave, but it changes often.
Yes, it's not Sustain or VPX ZI, but it's what I have access to.

[ZDub212]

Ooo, suggestion: PBJ!
With RASBERRY jelly. :)

Currently, Pure Pro. PB chocolate is my fave, but it changes often.
Yes, it's not Sustain or VPX ZI, but it's what I have access to.

I think your suggestion would go well with our Lean Body Gold Bars, but not our Cookie bars!

[zkid002]

I think your suggestion would go well with our Lean Body Gold Bars, but not our Cookie bars!

^^ Agreed, the man knows his bars :)

[Rique]

Im not watching my sugar intake so I dont mind. I like a bar that taste good:)

[ChromeO]

anyone here ever try Zone perfect bars? chocolate peanut butter.. yumm but also supreme bars are pretty good.. ZOne bars have 12g of protien, but supreme have 30g

[ZDub212]

Im not watching my sugar intake so I dont mind. I like a bar that taste good:)

And why is this?


anyone here ever try Zone perfect bars? chocolate peanut butter.. yumm but also supreme bars are pretty good.. ZOne bars have 12g of protien, but supreme have 30g

Zone Perfect are not protein bars, they are sugar bars.

[Dr Clay]

One advantage to Labrada smores over the real thing is 30g of protein. That's on of the main things that makes tastey bars like this a decent snack alternative for those of us interested in enhancing our physique.

That combined with the fact that you would not get the blood sugar spike (and crash) that you would with "regular" smores.

So though I still wouldn't recommend consuming these tasty treats multiple times per day, I think there a great way to appease your sweet tooth without ruining your physique.

[Rique]

And why is this?



Zone Perfect are not protein bars, they are sugar bars.

because i like things that taste good

[Rique]

But does candy bar have 30g of protein?

no they have 28g:)

http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=151751&catid=80388&aid=334918&aparam=snickers_marathon_protei&CAWELAID=61404829

[ZDub212]

because i like things that taste good

So you don't mind eating processed/refined sugar candy bars? You don't mind potential fat gain along with a multitude of other problems related with high sugar intake.

[Rique]

So you don't mind eating processed/refined sugar candy bars? You don't mind potential fat gain along with a multitude of other problems related with high sugar intake.

no history of diabetes or heart disease in my family plus im only 13% body fat

my protein bar has 28g of sugar and taste great

[The Brotherhood]

So you don't mind eating processed/refined sugar candy bars? You don't mind potential fat gain along with a multitude of other problems related with high sugar intake.

I want to see evidence in vivo that a diet with higher gi carbs/ sugars and the same overall macros causes greater fat gains than a lower gi/complex carb only counterpart.

[ZDub212]

I want to see evidence in vivo that a diet with higher gi carbs/ sugars and the same overall macros causes greater fat gains than a lower gi/complex carb only counterpart.

I'm not necessarily talking about the difference between high or low gi carbs, I'm talking about processed refined chemical sugars as compared to natural carb sources or no carbs at all.

[Sibrek]

So, just wanted to say that I received a couple more large shipments of VPX chocolate peanut butter bars and pumpkin bars.

The CPB bars are amazing this time, a much strong peanut buttery chocolate taste rather than just a nothing taste. I think the quality of these bars varies so immensely depending on where you order from that I wouldn't even know if you can trust any ratings on here.

(Edit, I've ordered from 3 different places now, the first being a certain site that lets you pricematch from anywhere online, multiple sites at once...this was the worst one. The 2nd one being bb.com, these were the average ones. And the 3rd being another site that isn't even worth mentioning because they royally screwed me on ordering)

[ZDub212]

So, just wanted to say that I received a couple more large shipments of VPX chocolate peanut butter bars and pumpkin bars.

The CPB bars are amazing this time, a much strong peanut buttery chocolate taste rather than just a nothing taste. I think the quality of these bars varies so immensely depending on where you order from that I wouldn't even know if you can trust any ratings on here.

(Edit, I've ordered from 3 different places now, the first being a certain site that lets you pricematch from anywhere online, multiple sites at once...this was the worst one. The 2nd one being bb.com, these were the average ones. And the 3rd being another site that isn't even worth mentioning because they royally screwed me on ordering)

Have you tried microwaving them for a few seconds? Good stuff.

[redsoxfan33.mb]

VPX Zero Impact Pumpkin Supreme bars by far the best i've ever had. I am a manager at the vitamin shoppe and have tried every bar on the market. This one stands out.

[uhockey]

VPX Zero Impact Pumpkin Supreme bars by far the best i've ever had. I am a manager at the vitamin shoppe and have tried every bar on the market. This one stands out.

What'd you think of Sustain Bar? They don't sell it at VS. :(

[Sibrek]

Have you tried microwaving them for a few seconds? Good stuff.

No...I never think to do so. I always eat them for breakfast, and we don't have a microwave in our dorm room yet..

I'll try it when I finally get a microwave..assuming this girl that's transferring ever gets back to me

[zkid002]

So, just wanted to say that I received a couple more large shipments of VPX chocolate peanut butter bars and pumpkin bars.

The CPB bars are amazing this time, a much strong peanut buttery chocolate taste rather than just a nothing taste. I think the quality of these bars varies so immensely depending on where you order from that I wouldn't even know if you can trust any ratings on here.

(Edit, I've ordered from 3 different places now, the first being a certain site that lets you pricematch from anywhere online, multiple sites at once...this was the worst one. The 2nd one being bb.com, these were the average ones. And the 3rd being another site that isn't even worth mentioning because they royally screwed me on ordering)

So the place that royally screwed you turned out to be the best bar?..


What'd you think of Sustain Bar? They don't sell it at VS. :(

they dont sell the damn sustain in any stores!!!..WHY!! :angry: ...theyd sell like hot cakes!..?..

[Rodzilla]

So the place that royally screwed you turned out to be the best bar?..



they dont sell the damn sustain in any stores!!!..WHY!! :angry: ...theyd sell like hot cakes!..?..

I got them at a store in cape cod, owned by a pro natural bber. Have you had them? They are pretty good from my memory.

[ZDub212]

I got them at a store in cape cod, owned by a pro natural bber. Have you had them? They are pretty good from my memory.

You live on the Cape?

[zkid002]

I got them at a store in cape cod, owned by a pro natural bber. Have you had them? They are pretty good from my memory.

Only because its owned by a PRO BODY BUILDER. Hes an individual owner as well. Im talkin no market, or GNC/VS has the bar!...they should start marketing it out to companys with stores/markets. It would sell like crazy, and all of us would buy multiple boxes :)..

and yes, Ive had em, and love em ;)...(got one full box of Vanilla Almond a while back, from a site)

[Rodzilla]

You live on the Cape?

nah, I'm near Pitt.
My rich Aunt lives outside of Boston and has a beach house there, so I go up every summer:D

[ZDub212]

nah, I'm near Pitt.
My rich Aunt lives outside of Boston and has a beach house there, so I go up every summer:D

What part of the Cape? Down near Province Town, Truro, Wellfleet?

I go there every summer man!

[Sibrek]

So the place that royally screwed you turned out to be the best bar?..


Yep. Lol

I ordered from them, they told me my order was cancelled, i placed the order with bb.com(like i should have done), got it in 3 days, then about 3 wks later get a shipping notification from them, and they wouldn't take their **** back.

At least they forgot to send me one of the muscle milks i ordered, so i got credited for that...without mentioning they sent me an extra pumpkin vpx :-X

[LedJinDairy]

VPX Zero Impact Pumpkin Supreme bars by far the best i've ever had. I am a manager at the vitamin shoppe and have tried every bar on the market. This one stands out.

Freezing them makes them good too....When I worked at office job I would keep one in the freezer and eat it cold with a hot cup of coffee in between breakfast and lunch. Looked forward to it everyday.

[Rodzilla]

What part of the Cape? Down near Province Town, Truro, Wellfleet?

I go there every summer man!
Thats awesome!
The house is in Dennis, but we go around that area to Harwich and Chatham.
I always go to Province town at least once, usually more, that place is a trip:D

[ZDub212]

Thats awesome!
The house is in Dennis, but we go around that area to Harwich and Chatham.
I always go to Province town at least once, usually more, that place is a trip:D

Province Town is awesome (no homo). Funny stuff going on down there. Commercial Street is awesome.

[Dm84]

Province Town is awesome (no homo).lol, that should read (very homo)

[ZDub212]

lol, that should read (very homo)

Yeah...the drag queens always come up to me and go "YOU WANNA SEE MY SHOW?"

But they're good people in P-Town.

[zkid002]

Freezing them makes them good too....When I worked at office job I would keep one in the freezer and eat it cold with a hot cup of coffee in between breakfast and lunch. Looked forward to it everyday.

That is kind of weird...how do you even bite through the bar then!?!...

[pumpingjoe]

I like the VPX bars.

[zkid002]

Just used a coupon I got from GNC, it was a 15% off of any purchase!...so my mom and I went in there, and hit it like a candy store :)....she lovessss Oh yeah Bars, so we got like 3 Creamy Vanilla and Caramel, 1 Peanut Butter and Caramel. Detour Oatmeal Bars, 3 PEanut Butter Cookie Dough, and 1 Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough....and for me, the only bar it touch in there(Besides detour oatmeal bars actually looking pretty solid) are VPX BARS!!...got 12 of em!..6 Chocolate Peanut Butter, and 6 Pumpkin Supreme ..:)

[Rodzilla]

I'm about to have a reeses whipps, a whopping 4g protein

[ZDub212]

I'm about to have a reeses whipps, a whopping 4g protein

So good.

[Chthon]

Try them out of the microwave, they're fantastic. Smores is my favorite flavor, but get them while you can as we're no longer making Smores.

:eek: omg!

[ZDub212]

:eek: omg!

Yeah, it's pretty dissapointing. I can't even get them anymore. Once they are sold from online retailers, they are gone for good.

[Chthon]

Hopefully I'll get a few boxes before they're gone :(

[zkid002]

Yeah, it's pretty dissapointing. I can't even get them anymore. Once they are sold from online retailers, they are gone for good.

Ive gotta run to Vitamin Shoppe and Buy them out of there bars!!!..lol(my moms goona be pissed you guys are doing this :( ...she loves this smores cookie bar!)

[kinders]

just tried vpx zero impact pumpkin bars. I tend to eat a little too clean with very little fat and have been wanting to add calories so hopefully these help.

Its nice to have a bar that is soft instead of hard as a rock. Don't taste too bad either.

[zkid002]

just tried vpx zero impact pumpkin bars. I tend to eat a little too clean with very little fat and have been wanting to add calories so hopefully these help.

Its nice to have a bar that is soft instead of hard as a rock. Don't taste too bad either.

...amazing bars, glad you liked it...but if you want to really freak out your taste buds, Nuke it ;) ...

[DEWHS]

Promax is defenitley the best tasting protein bar out

[trnhrd]

Muscle Milk , Vanilla Toffee Flavor, it has butterfinger pieces in it...and they don't taste like dirt.

[kinders]

...amazing bars, glad you liked it...but if you want to really freak out your taste buds, Nuke it ;) ...

no ****? Gonna have to try that, how long in the microwave?

[ZDub212]

no ****? Gonna have to try that, how long in the microwave?

10 seconds per side (20 seconds).

[Sibrek]

I microwaved a pumpkin bar...didn't like it.


I'll try CPB next

[zkid002]

I microwaved a pumpkin bar...didn't like it.


I'll try CPB next

I just nuked a Pumpkin Bar Also, thats pretty funny. Im babysitting right now, so I brought along with me a VPX Pumpkin Bar as a nice Snack. The thing is, mine tastes Damnnn Good :)

[delux0]

i loooooove my oyah wafer bars, even though they do not have as much protein as i want, and also they have a little to much fat. I think they can fix that with a few changes. Other then that, i highly recommend these bars, i have them for a snack in between my class since my lunch period is at 1 o clock.

[ZDub212]

I just nuked a Pumpkin Bar Also, thats pretty funny. Im babysitting right now, so I brought along with me a VPX Pumpkin Bar as a nice Snack. The thing is, mine tastes Damnnn Good :)

Don't expose the kids to the extreme anabolism that is the Zero Impact bar :eek:

[Fitsho]

Dude I am so giving away boxes of Pumpkin Supreme bars in my contest thread over in the company promo section...for sure man...check it out yo...for real...

[Sibrek]

Dude I am so giving away boxes of Pumpkin Supreme bars in my contest thread over in the company promo section...for sure man...check it out yo...for real...

We're waiting!!!

[Fitsho]

We're waiting!!!

oh ya...tomorrow :D gotta go to sleep now...:o

[uhockey]

I microwaved a pumpkin bar...didn't like it.


I'll try CPB next

Agreed......dries it out even more.

[Dm84]

I just ate a PB and caramel Oh Yeah! bar. Damn, was it good.

[Fitsho]

Agreed......dries it out even more.

don't hate :D

[noworriesman]

if you guys have any interest would you list the contents of your bars? i dont know if this has been done but, i am hardly going to sift through 92 pages of dog ****!

ones i eat and currently know,

MtRx chocolate chip cookie dough (great taste, personal favorite)
calories:370
carb:50g
pro:28g

Nitrotech double chocolate (healthiest i have seen. low carb and calories, high protein)
calories: 270
carb: 30g
pro:30g

[Fitsho]

if you guys have any interest would you list the contents of your bars? i dont know if this has been done but, i am hardly going to sift through 92 pages of dog ****!

ones i eat and currently know,

MtRx chocolate chip cookie dough (great taste, personal favorite)
calories:370
carb:50g
pro:28g

Nitrotech double chocolate (healthiest i have seen. low carb and calories, high protein)
calories: 270
carb: 30g
pro:30g


That sounds like a great idea! Have fun putting all of it together and posting it for us :D;) You can go ahead and just post it right here in this thread...

[noworriesman]

i have been on this forum a short time. met alot of *******s though!

[DanMan89]

i just ate a choclate pure protien bar 20 grams of protien and taste good.