Protein Bars/Ready to Drink Protein (RTDs): Non essential supplements- Part 1

You see protein bars everywhere nowadays. From the grocery store to the convinience store, they are everywhere, even Snickers has one.

The problem with most of these protein bars is they are low in quality protein and high in carbs and sugars. They generally use glycerine, gelatine and collagen for the dual job of falsely increasing the amount of protein on the label and holding the bar together. Avoid premade bars, they are too expensive and are inferior in quality. RTDs have probably denatured by being stored in various conditions for so long, and are usually of the same quality as protein bars. Instead, supplement with a protein powder with your own added ingredients. Although under some circumstances, where no other source of food or protein is available, a protein bar or RTD protein drink can be acceptable. Just do not consume them frequently, or rely on them as your main source of nutrients

Pantazis Takas