Protein bar
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Protein bars are food bars that contain a high proportion of protein.
s, which focus on providing food energy
, or meal replacement bars, which intend to replace the variety of nutrients in a meal, protein bars usually lack food energy
and vitamins/minerals.
Protein bars are mainly used by sports people/ athletes for muscle building. There are protein bars that are taken simply because of the protein only, others have a combination with carbohydrates for recovering muscle tissue after sports.
Various diets based on proteins exist. In France special regulation is present for hyperprotéiné bars. In more and more markets protein is known for satiety levels.
Next to that protein brings satiety.
are known for their high levels of sugar. Sugar from natural sources such as fruit are thought to be healthier after workouts than other sugars, and many health experts argue that sugar from fruit improves athletic performance.
Dietary purpose
Protein bars are targeted to people who are looking for a source of protein that doesn't need preparation. There are different kinds of food bars to fill different purposes. Unlike energy barEnergy bar
Energy bars are supplemental bars containing cereals and other high energy foods targeted at people that require quick energy but do not have time for a meal...
s, which focus on providing food energy
Food energy
Food energy is the amount of energy obtained from food that is available through cellular respiration.Food energy is expressed in food calories or kilojoules...
, or meal replacement bars, which intend to replace the variety of nutrients in a meal, protein bars usually lack food energy
Food energy
Food energy is the amount of energy obtained from food that is available through cellular respiration.Food energy is expressed in food calories or kilojoules...
and vitamins/minerals.
Protein bars are mainly used by sports people/ athletes for muscle building. There are protein bars that are taken simply because of the protein only, others have a combination with carbohydrates for recovering muscle tissue after sports.
Various diets based on proteins exist. In France special regulation is present for hyperprotéiné bars. In more and more markets protein is known for satiety levels.
Protein bar niche
In addition to other nutrients, the human body needs protein to build muscles. In the fitness and medical fields it is generally accepted that protein after exercise helps build the muscles used. Whey is one of the most often used proteins for protein bars for sports reasons.Next to that protein brings satiety.
Issues
Many popular protein bars such as PowerbarPowerBar
PowerBar is an American maker of energy bars and other related products ....
are known for their high levels of sugar. Sugar from natural sources such as fruit are thought to be healthier after workouts than other sugars, and many health experts argue that sugar from fruit improves athletic performance.