Wednesday, 26 September 2012

The Best Nutrition Bars And How To Choose Them

By Virginia French


The idea of selecting the best nutrition bars can be a bit daunting if you do not know anything about them. Depending on your needs and what you are looking to do will help you to determine which is the best choice for you. Whether you are looking for a quick snack or an easy meal, there is sure to be one for you.

Anyone trying to lose weight these days has probably heard that, by eating several small meals each day you will lose weight quicker. Most of us are too busy in our daily routines to take the time to cook as many as five or six small meals daily. Often we instead find ourselves at the vending machine making unhealthy choices.

Another healthier option is a one of the nutrition bars that are available today. With various levels fat, protein, sugar, and carbohydrates (carbs), you will be able to find one that will suit your needs. They will also work to effectively curb your hunger pains.

As an athletic person you may find that you need an extra boost of energy when you are getting ready to participate. In this case a bar with higher carbohydrate content would be ideal. Carbohydrates will help you to hold on to your energy longer.

Diet, or meal replacement bars will feature the fewest calories of all. These low calorie treats are intended to be used either to replace a meal or may be used as a pre-workout food. Some dieters choose to use them after a workout instead, when they need a quick pickup. They will contain more carbohydrates than they do protein to help keep up energy levels.

If the goal is to build up additional muscle, then protein is what you will need. There are protein bars that are designed to specifically help build muscle. These are used by weight lifters and other professionals that need to add muscle mass. Power bars have become popular in the military too where men and women both enjoy using them to meet their goals.

When choosing to use these foods, they are only healthy when eaten in moderation. Label reading is essential as some of these products are full of sugar making them just as unhealthy as chocolate. Look for those brands that offer low levels of refined sugar and that are low in saturated fat. If you are not a very active person, these may also cause significant weight gain. This weight gain can come on very suddenly and unexpectedly.

Regardless to what your goals are, there is definitely going to be a selection of the best nutrition bars for you to choose from. The key is, like everything, to use common sense and moderation when choosing and eating them. If you over do the intake of your energy bars you may find that you have results that are just the opposite of what you had hoped for. Too much of a good thing could turn into a disaster.




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