subject: Protein Bars - The Easy Way To Get Energy On The Go [print this page] Whether you are looking for a little boost in the weight room to get you through the day or are about to run a marathon and want to prepare your body ahead of time, protein bars are a delicious and useful nutritional supplement. They usually contain a lot of protein and are great for body builders or just those who need some energy.
Muscle is built from protein and if you use up your additional protein stores while exercising, it is turned into muscle. When athletes want to bulk up to get in better shape, they eat high protein diets. Protein bars are, just as the name says, packed with protein, and are a great way to replace a meal.
Although they would probably taste awful in their natural form, protein bars come in all sorts of different types and flavors. Some can actually taste just like candy bars. They are a little denser than your average granola bar.
If you eat too many protein bars, the worst that will happen to you is an extended trip to the restroom because you have, well, overeaten. Also, if you are trying to get a health benefit from eating protein bars, overconsuming them will cause you to gain weight just like overeating any other kind of food would do.
Always check the calorie and fat content to make sure that you're not absorbing more calories than you would when eating regular foods. Also, the sodium content should be closely looked at when purchasing them as sodium can cause water retention and make you gain weight (as well as being a culprit in high blood pressure).
There are plenty of places to purchase these popular protein bars from. Health food stores and most grocery stores sell them, as well as gyms, pharmacies, and other vitamin selling shops. You can also purchase them in bulk from online dealers.
