The protein shakes I've tried don't agree with my stomach. I was cursed with a bad stomach. How to protien bars compare? Is there a particular bar that is recommended? Thanks.
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Thread: protein bars vs. shakes
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11-25-2002, 04:55 AM #1
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11-25-2002, 08:39 AM #2
Before abandoning shakes, switch to water to mix the shake if you are using milk - you could be lactose intolerant. If that isn't the problem: take a ginger root supplement prior to ingesting the shake. Ginger is a digestive aid and has helped me a great deal. I get mine from anabolicfitness.com. Shakes are really preferable to protein bars - I think most would agree.
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11-25-2002, 11:01 AM #3
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11-25-2002, 11:33 AM #4
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11-25-2002, 02:27 PM #5
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11-26-2002, 12:00 AM #6
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11-26-2002, 07:40 AM #7
Definetly shakes !
I think some of the bars out there are nothing but 'glorified' candy bars...it's real easy to fall in a trap if you don't read the fine print...lots of them are loaded with sugars, additives and trans fats...
some of them are okay when you are on the road ( on a plane, runnig errands, stuck in a car..etc ) as emergency food..I use them only for that...
Myoplex Low Carb or the Pure Protein Bar. Better then starving.Build Strength, Build Health, Build Life !
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11-27-2002, 10:08 AM #8
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11-27-2002, 10:51 AM #9
I agree one should always opt for shakes. Protein bars, however, are very convenient and sometimes it isn't practical to mix a shake (especially when traveling). If it is a good protein bar, it is certainly way preferable over a candy bar and can be a decent meal substitute. I choose LaBrada Lean Body bars (they taste great and are of high quality) and usually eat one mid-morning at work. There are nutritious protein bars out there but, agreed, many if not most are bad. You must be sure the protein is quality (i.e. not gelatin or collagen) and the sugar must be minimal. I do think protein bars have their place but cannot be overly relied upon - maybe one a day at most. Just my opinion.
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11-27-2002, 12:57 PM #10
i was hooked on bars for a while and abused it.. actually got fat off it haha
im lactose intolerant.. i take 100% whey protein with 1% milk.. it works fine with me.. or taking it with water is good too
haha dont u guys think u can build up ur tolerance for lactose like tolerance for acohol?.. because i think i did : )
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11-28-2002, 09:25 AM #11
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11-30-2002, 01:18 PM #12
I use both
At work it is convienant to use the bar and at home the shake.
I use soy milk with my shake to cut the crappy aftertaste. But since I just looked at the ingredients and hydrolyzed gelatin is listed, maybe I will cut back on my bars. And just when I found one that I really liked.Lead..Follow..Or Get Out Of The Way!!!
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11-30-2002, 05:38 PM #13
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12-01-2002, 11:37 PM #14
I have about 1 bar a day to fill in open spots in my diet.
I like the mesotech bars. But lately bought a lot of cheapies
at Sams Club. EAS advant-edge low carb.
25g P
20g C
1g sugar
6g Fat
of course the protein goes in this order: casein, whey isolate, soy isolate, milk protein. but they seem ok as a quick snack/holdover
at a very cheap price.licensed sh-t stirrer
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12-02-2002, 05:40 AM #15
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