Protein Bar Reviews

Maximize muscle size 

Boost your recovery from intense bodybuilding workouts 

Protein bars to maximize muscle size and boost recovery time from bodybuilding workouts, have been around for decades but the healthier ones tended to taste very bland. Like chalk, as many bodybuilders would add. But as protein refinement techniques improved so did the taste of protein bars.  

The problem now is that there are so many protein bars to choose from that bodybuilders are not sure where to start.  

One of the reasons that there are such a variety of protein bars is because different bars have different purposes. A person trying to lose weight will want to select a different bar than someone else who is trying to increase muscle size. Likewise a bar for an afternoon snack will probably need to be different than the one used by a hardcore bodybuilder engaged in serious bodybuilding workouts.  

If you are trying to drop weight by using protein bars as an occasional meal replacement, you will want to select a bar that is high in protein, low in fat, and low to moderate in carbohydrate. Conversely if you are trying to gain muscle size and overall bodyweight, a few extra calories in the form of fat and carbohydrate won’t hurt you.  

No matter which type of protein bar you choose to supplement your bodybuilding workouts, it is important to always check the ingredients label. Scrutinize the nutritional value guide on every protein bar you consider. Some protein bars may claim to be healthy and nutritional, but a quick glance at the label may prove otherwise. If you see sweeteners as the first ingredients listed on the label, put it back on the rack. With regards to protein types, whey protein is generally preferred over soy because of its higher quality. But there is nothing wrong with soy as a protein source. Even better, try to find a protein bar that contains different types of protein (soy, whey, casein, egg). A good protein bar should have a generous amount of protein - at least 10 grams or more. Try to find bars that keep the carbohydrate serving at less than 30 grams and the fat at less than 5 grams. 

Your protein bar should also be high in fiber, not only for your general health, but also because high-fiber foods keep you feeling full for longer periods of time. 

Keep track of how you feel about half an hour after you eat a protein bar. A quality protein bar should make you feel more energetic, not sluggish and tired. It should also suppress your appetite for a reasonable amount of time.  

Finally and this is not trivial. Experiment with different protein bars until you find one that you like the taste of. Years ago you had to settle for blandness but not any more. There are dozens of great tasting and nutritious bars to chose from to maximize your muscle size and speed up recovery from your bodybuilding workouts.