2:1 Protein Bars- anyone tried??? Nutrition guideline ?
Hello, I am pre-op and am currently trying different protein drinks/mixes (I haven't found my Goldilocks one yet!!!) and bars to see what I like. I recently found these 2:1 (they also have 3:1, 5:1) protein bars in my local GNC. They are made in Pittsburgh (where I live) so I am not sure how widely distributed they are, but they are amazing. I have liked every flavor I tried and normally I think protein bars taste chalky.
However, my question is- what are the nuitrition guidelines for protein bars? Like how many calories should I be aiming for in ratio to how many carbs and grams of protein.
Thanks for any advice you can give me!
http://www.2to1proteinbars.com/
However, my question is- what are the nuitrition guidelines for protein bars? Like how many calories should I be aiming for in ratio to how many carbs and grams of protein.
Thanks for any advice you can give me!
http://www.2to1proteinbars.com/
Surgery Weight: 287 * Surgeon Goal: 170 * Personal Goal: 155 * 5'7, 25yrs old
Surgery Date: Mon, May 16th 2011
Current Weight 6/12: 259
This is my personal guideline for protein bars. 1 gm protein for each 10 calories. So a 200 calorie bar must have 20 or more grams of protein - and for me - less than 9 gm carbs.
Many protein bars are very high calorie and don't give you much protein. I would stay away from them. They are more of a candy bar - and we are going for the protein, protein, protein.
Many protein bars are very high calorie and don't give you much protein. I would stay away from them. They are more of a candy bar - and we are going for the protein, protein, protein.
Penny Highest Weight 255 * Wt loss includes 19 lb lost before surgery
I looked at them, and some of them have a lot of Sugar alcohols. Some of us have issues with that. So be careful when chosing them. (i.e. I can't tolerate more than a few 3-4) gr of sugar alcohols.
Hala. RNY 5/14/2008; Happy At Goal =HAG
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If you base it on Netcarbs then they don't come in to bad. I have seen them targeted as a pre/post workout supplement. It really depends on the type of protein in them which I haven't looked at.
Paul C.
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First 5K 9/27/20 46:32 - 11 weeks post op (PR 28:55 8/15/11)
First 10K 7/04/2011 1:03 First 15K 9/18/2011 1:37
First Half Marathon 10/02/2011 2:27:44 (PR 2:24:35)
First Half Ironman 9/30/12 7:32:04
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