protein bars Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:42:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Things to Remember About Protein Bars https://thedancingcucumber.com/3-things-to-remember-about-protein-bars/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:29:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=7545 Protein bars are hailed as the healthy alternative to regular chocolate bars, and they’re often used as a pre-workout snack and energy booster. The tricky thing about mass-produced protein bars is that they’re rarely as healthy as they seem, and here are a few things you should remember before buying them. Fat Content Most people […]

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Fat Content

Most people buy this snack to up their protein intake, but protein is usually not the only thing that they’re high in. Many protein bars also have a high-fat content that comes from highly processed plant oils, but you shouldn’t stress too much if it’s replaced with healthier fat sources, including nuts and seeds.

Sugar Overload

If you’re replacing chocolate bars with protein bars in the hope you’ll reduce your sugar intake, think again. Many of them contain added sweeteners and artificial flavorings, and that’s why it’s important to check the labels before buying them or simply make your own.

Nutrition Needs

Calling protein bars unhealthy would be wrong, especially when you compare them with alternatives, but it’s important to check the label before buying them. By doing so, you’re making sure that you’re picking protein bars that fit your nutrition needs and contain the ingredients that you actually want in your diet.

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]]> 5 Things You Should Pay Attention to When Looking for Healthy Protein Bars https://thedancingcucumber.com/5-things-you-should-pay-attention-to-when-looking-for-healthy-protein-bars/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:47:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8697 Contrary to popular belief, protein bars aren’t really the healthiest snack on the market. They’re often packed with sugar and empty calories, but healthy options do exist – and our brief guide is here to help you find them! Added Sugars Added sugars are the main reason why protein bars aren’t as healthy as most […]

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]]> Contrary to popular belief, protein bars aren’t really the healthiest snack on the market. They’re often packed with sugar and empty calories, but healthy options do exist – and our brief guide is here to help you find them!

Added Sugars

Added sugars are the main reason why protein bars aren’t as healthy as most people think. They often contain artificial additives and sweeteners, so it’s important to check their labels and make sure they contain natural sweeteners.

Protein Sources

Look for bars with high protein content – ideally 10-15 grams – that come from such natural sources as whey, nuts, seeds, and plant-based protein such as pae and hemp protein.

Fiber Content

A good protein bar should contain a healthy amount of fiber, and be packed with such natural and fiber-rich ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds – and even fruits.

Healthy Fats

Protein bars often contain fats, and it’s important to make sure to opt for the ones that are packed with healthy sources of fat, such as nuts, seeds, and nut butter.

Calorie Count

Even if you’re not counting calories, all the unhealthy ingredients can significantly increase the calorie content of protein bars, so it’s usually best to opt for ones with a lower calorie count.

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> protein bars Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:42:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 3 Things to Remember About Protein Bars https://thedancingcucumber.com/3-things-to-remember-about-protein-bars/ Sun, 03 Dec 2023 16:29:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=7545 Protein bars are hailed as the healthy alternative to regular chocolate bars, and they’re often used as a pre-workout snack and energy booster. The tricky thing about mass-produced protein bars is that they’re rarely as healthy as they seem, and here are a few things you should remember before buying them. Fat Content Most people […]

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]]> Protein bars are hailed as the healthy alternative to regular chocolate bars, and they’re often used as a pre-workout snack and energy booster. The tricky thing about mass-produced protein bars is that they’re rarely as healthy as they seem, and here are a few things you should remember before buying them.

Fat Content

Most people buy this snack to up their protein intake, but protein is usually not the only thing that they’re high in. Many protein bars also have a high-fat content that comes from highly processed plant oils, but you shouldn’t stress too much if it’s replaced with healthier fat sources, including nuts and seeds.

Sugar Overload

If you’re replacing chocolate bars with protein bars in the hope you’ll reduce your sugar intake, think again. Many of them contain added sweeteners and artificial flavorings, and that’s why it’s important to check the labels before buying them or simply make your own.

Nutrition Needs

Calling protein bars unhealthy would be wrong, especially when you compare them with alternatives, but it’s important to check the label before buying them. By doing so, you’re making sure that you’re picking protein bars that fit your nutrition needs and contain the ingredients that you actually want in your diet.

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]]> 5 Things You Should Pay Attention to When Looking for Healthy Protein Bars https://thedancingcucumber.com/5-things-you-should-pay-attention-to-when-looking-for-healthy-protein-bars/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 16:47:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=8697 Contrary to popular belief, protein bars aren’t really the healthiest snack on the market. They’re often packed with sugar and empty calories, but healthy options do exist – and our brief guide is here to help you find them! Added Sugars Added sugars are the main reason why protein bars aren’t as healthy as most […]

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]]> Contrary to popular belief, protein bars aren’t really the healthiest snack on the market. They’re often packed with sugar and empty calories, but healthy options do exist – and our brief guide is here to help you find them!

Added Sugars

Added sugars are the main reason why protein bars aren’t as healthy as most people think. They often contain artificial additives and sweeteners, so it’s important to check their labels and make sure they contain natural sweeteners.

Protein Sources

Look for bars with high protein content – ideally 10-15 grams – that come from such natural sources as whey, nuts, seeds, and plant-based protein such as pae and hemp protein.

Fiber Content

A good protein bar should contain a healthy amount of fiber, and be packed with such natural and fiber-rich ingredients like oats, nuts, seeds – and even fruits.

Healthy Fats

Protein bars often contain fats, and it’s important to make sure to opt for the ones that are packed with healthy sources of fat, such as nuts, seeds, and nut butter.

Calorie Count

Even if you’re not counting calories, all the unhealthy ingredients can significantly increase the calorie content of protein bars, so it’s usually best to opt for ones with a lower calorie count.

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