Protein is an important nutrient for tissue/muscle building and repair.
Here are the current Protein Recommendations:
- Daily Reference Intake (DRI) for protein is 0.8 g/kg/day (0.36 g/lb/day)
- For endurance athletes it is 1.2 to 1.4 g/kg/day
- For resistance athletes it is around 1.6 to 1.7 g/kg/day
Fuel your muscle-building power.
Within 15-30 minutes after a workout, snacks with a mixture of both carbohydrate and protein are beneficial for replacing energy stores and aiding in recovery.
Many athletes and active adults tend to grab protein bars to get this job done. A recovery snack or meal containing 10-20 grams of protein should be sufficient enough for most normal weight athletes.
Whey Protein Bar – Chocolate Peanut Butter &
Protein Bar – Chocolate Delight flavor
The ultimate combination of flavor and performance to help fuel the building and rebuilding of lean muscle mass. 25 g of protein and a nutritious blend of ingredients and antioxidants help muscles recover and rebuild, while boosting energy to ensure you are ready for your next workout.
Check out the comparison guide on our product site for more information.
It is important to check the sugar content of each protein bar before purchase. Some of them are really high in sugar! Consuming too much sugar shortly after a workout can spike your blood sugar and leave you feeling really fatigued once your blood sugar level begins to drop. It is also important to look out for sugar alcohols on the Nutrition Facts Label of a protein bar.
A simple rule of thumb to follow when selecting a protein bar is for every 100 calories there should be less then 10 grams of sugar.
So here are some examples:
Bar 1
250 Cal
13g Total fat
6g Saturated fat
24g Sugar
150mg Sodium
Net Weight 1.78 oz
Bar 2
130 Cal
6g Total fat
4.5g Saturated fat
10g Sugar
14g Protein
Net Weight 1.6 oz
Bar 1 is Snickers Squared candy and Bar 2 is Nutrilite Energy Bar
Bar 1 is Snickers Squared candy and Bar 2 is Nutrilite Energy Bar
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