HOW TO CHOOSE A HEALTHY PROTEIN BAR

first of all, let me point out that i'd really prefer that you consume protein bars very sparingly. have them from time to time for a snack, don't replace a main meal with a protein bar. keep it in your purse or gym bag and have it when no other food is available. i want you to consume whole foods which are more thermogenic than protein bars. this means that your body burns more calories to metabolize whole foods than it does for digesting a protein bar.

so, here are a few tips for choosing the right bar:

-make your own bar at home. easy peasy... mix whey protein with some oats and add water by spoon until you get the right consistency that let you form a bar. freeze it and grab on the go.

-choose a protein bar that has at least 18-20g of protein

-look for whey or casein bars! if your bar contains soy, throw it away.

-the amount of carbs you want in your bar, depends on when you are going to have this bar (am/pm/night). 

-look for a protein bar that is low in sugar. 

-a protein bar shouldn't have more than 8g of fats, especially if it contains more than 20g of carbs. a bar high in fat and carbs is called "energy bar", not protein bar. i don't recommend consuming energy bars, unless you are an endurance athlete and you have it during your prolonged trainings.

-if a bar has more than 8g of fats, it should have a low carbohydrate content 

-choose a bar with a short ingredient list and that it doesn't contain artificial sweeteners

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