Random Thoughts

[KiwiTollway]

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are you two still going at it?

the thread reeks of used condoms and cigarettes.

.....and we're going to keep going at it

[DIDI]

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^^^ Way, way too much information

[floridaorange]

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Oh baby

Could just buy a box of Kind Bars and do Greek yougurt with berries for your protein. Or eggs. Throw some broccoli slaw and extra sharp cheese in it and you're ready to rock.

[KiwiTollway]

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^^^ Way, way too much information

but I like too much information Didi... way, way too much!
more fun

[KiwiTollway]

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Oh baby

Could just buy a box of Kind Bars and do Greek yogurt with berries for your protein. Or eggs. Throw some broccoli slaw and extra sharp cheese in it and you're ready to rock.

make that for us in the morning!







HA!

[KiwiTollway]

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Thanks mods!

[Illuminate]

Re: Way, way too much information

Expressing how wonderful your lives nor the best protein bars, I believe has very little interest in this forum, Does the recent events not really convey a message to you two?

If not I'm bewildered by the expressions of narcissism.

[feather]

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What is this thread about?

I can't find a protein bar that tastes good and isn't higher in carbs than protein. Why are they 16 g carbs, 16 g fat & 5 g protein and called protein bars? or is that just fine? And Maltitol syrup & polydextrose... guess I have to google all of these ingredients.

Any suggestions?

I consume Quest Protein Bars.

Otherwise you can make your own raw ones, heaps of recipes on the internet.

[floridaorange]

Re: Way, way too much information

Expressing how wonderful your lives nor the best protein bars, I believe has very little interest in this forum, Does the recent events not really convey a message to you two?

If not I'm bewildered by the expressions of narcissism.

thats an awful lot of assumptions you just made regarding the order of events such as reading said posts etc. take it easy ya?

[KiwiTollway]

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Thanks Feather, that Quest company sounds great! I will give them a try based on your recommendation. Their marketing really appeals to me as well... sounds like it's just what I'm looking for. Wish I had time to make my own.

[floridaorange]

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I'm skeptical about the true amount of carbs in those "quest" bars. Kiwi remember my comment about food > bars? I'd suggest food and then a pure protein powder like hemp or pea or some other plant based protein like "plant head."

Read as this article about protein bars, especially the last paragraph: Nutrition Bars: Healthy or Hype?

If you are working out 5 days a week and on a calorie deficit then a protein bar 2 or 3 times per week is ok. But you would never want to make a habit of eating them daily, period.

[floridaorange]

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Take a piece of Ezekial Bread, toast it. Cut in half. One half cottage cheese, one half peanut butter (organic, just peanuts and salt) and apple slices (cold ideally) or banana.

A few spoonfuls of greek yogurt, and you are good to go. that's what I do for breaky.

[feather]

Re: Way, way too much information

I'm skeptical about the true amount of carbs in those "quest" bars. Kiwi remember my comment about food > bars? I'd suggest food and then a pure protein powder like hemp or pea or some other plant based protein like "plant head."

Read as this article about protein bars, especially the last paragraph: Nutrition Bars: Healthy or Hype?

If you are working out 5 days a week and on a calorie deficit then a protein bar 2 or 3 times per week is ok. But you would never want to make a habit of eating them daily, period.

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Bar (60 g)
	Amount Per Serving	%Daily Value*
Calories	210
Calories from Fat	90
Total Fat	10 g	15%
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	8%
Trans Fat	0 g
Cholesterol	<5 mg	2%
Sodium	340 mg	14%
Potassium	180 mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate	21 g	7%
Dietary Fiber	17 g	68%
Sugars	2 g
Protein	20 g
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
Calcium		4%
Iron		4%
Phosphorus		10%
Magnesium		15%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Total carbs of 21g of which 17g are dietary fiber.

I have one every day, it's my tea snack at work

[KiwiTollway]

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Consumerlab reviewed Quest bars but I haven't read their report, you have to sign up at their site to see it. Might be worth it. The last paragraph from the article FL provided is about labeling of the bars:

"To complicate matters, you may not be able to judge every bar by its wrapper. In October 2001, when ConsumerLab.com announced the findings of its independent laboratory tests of 30 nutrition bars, 18 did not meet the claims of ingredient levels on the label. More than any other misrepresentation, about one-half of the nutrition bars exceeded the carbohydrate levels stated on the wrapper (one bar promoted as a low-carbohydrate diet product claimed it had just 2 grams of carbohydrates, but testing showed it actually contained 22 grams)."

So... that's good to know, and of course non-processed food is better, I agree. I also don't want to overload my system with protein because it's hard on the kidneys. Balance is key. I was just asking for when I'm having a really busy day and find myself running out of the house without breaky (cute word)...like just once in a while, not everyday. I find if I have a little something early on, I'm less apt to overeat later in the day.

However, I am definitely at risk for the convenience of them, especially if tasty, and if not really healthy, I recognize the danger in eating them regularly... thanks! I will use caution. And that article suggested eating them with grapes or berries, I'd go with blueberries or raspberries.

[floridaorange]

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"if it seems to good to be true..."

these "protein bar" companies feed off naive people looking for a quick fix. "2 carbs?" ummm no. Stick to whole foods, make breakfast the night before. Do whatever it takes, but don't rely on protein bars. They are all crap, unless they are made of whole ingredients, period.

of course, that's just like my opinion. If the bars work for Feather and taste great, and he has 6-pack abs, and feels great, then keep eating them!