Protein Bars

Protein bars: What should I pay attention to when choosing?

Protein is one of the most useful nutrients, especially for people who do sports, provided of course that it is consumed at the right times and in the right amounts.

Why should we choose them?

Unlike any other snack, the bars contain a high concentration of protein in just a few grams. Protein helps build tissue, something athletes look for, while keeping us fuller for longer. Thus, they keep hunger and cravings at bay, helping us avoid unhealthy snacks

However, the quality and quantity of protein contained in packaged bars varies and modern marketing can mislead even the most informed. So what are the points we should pay attention to?

Sugar Free Protein Bars

One point to pay attention to when choosing a bar is their sugar content.  Processed whey and soy proteins do not taste particularly pleasant. Thus, protein bars, in order to be pleasant to the taste, very often contain a sufficient amount of sweeteners. Prefer those without sugar or in any  case check the amount of sweeteners they contain.          

Protein bars calories

When choosing bars, we must also be careful about the calories they contain. Although many protein bars are sold as healthy products, they often contain more calories than a normal meal, so we have to check if they fit into our daily calorie plan (eg volume, lean, etc). A protein bar  ;for a low-calorie diet, however, it's a great way to maintain your figure

How much salt?

Many bars contain quite a bit of salt. Too much can lead to health problems, especially in people with high blood pressure as well as lead to fluid retention. However, salt is essential for performance during exercise and so should not be cut out completely.

Protein bars recipe

If you are not sure you can easily make your own. Many ingredients like peanut butter, oats, protein, dried fruit, honey, raisins etc can be used to create your own your protein bars, in this way you have absolute control over calories and quality of materials.

In our pharmacy you will find variousprotein bars from the best brands of sports supplements (Prevent, Zipvit, PowerBar, MyElements, Clif), ready to meet the needs of every athlete.