Not anymore, my friends. Things are much different today.
You see, today we are living the lap of luxury when it comes
to caloric convenience. The nutritional sciences have graduated
to a level that not a single one of us could have predicted
just 2 decades ago. Not only are today’s bars higher
in protein, enzymes and other co-factors, they’ve
also adopted a long overdue quality that no one saw coming
– taste.
And it goes without saying that there is certainly no shortage
of offerings in the nutritional bars category. A person
could easily spend an entire month eating nothing but bars
in order to find the best of the best, and still be left
scratching their head as the calendar ticked away. But don’t
worry. You won’t have to go to quite that extreme.
I’ve done all of the homework for you. Here are my
picks on some of the bars you should definitely keep in
mind.
Power Protein Cookies
Powerhouse Nutrition
Ok, so these aren’t technically bars. Get over it.
Power Protein Cookies are one of the most delicious tasting
post-workout snacks I’ve ever had the privilege of
eating. From the first bite, I was hooked. After devouring
a case of their Chocolate Chip Cookies (in what seemed like
merely days) it didn’t take long to find myself ordering
2 more cases. And as if the incredible taste wasn’t
enough, these things have a stealth nutritional profile
to boot. Each cookie packed a powerful 27 grams of cross
flow micro-filtered whey isolate protein per serving! Here’s
an idea of how good these things are. In a matter of two
weeks, they have completely eliminated desserts in my kitchen.
If you have the chance, try their Brownies too, they’re
amazing. www.powerhouse-nutrition.com
Power Crunch Bars
BioNutritional Research Group
Like many of you, I pride myself in being a true connoisseur
of protein. And when it comes to protein integrity, Power
Crunch bars take the cake. Power Crunch bars are fueled
by Proto Whey, a specialized micro-peptide protein that
was specifically designed to accelerate a broad spectrum
of metabolic needs centered on absolute human performance.
But their engineers didn’t just take muscle recovery
into consideration; they looked at every aspect of protein
synthesis, delivery and absorption as well. SoftPsil®,
a proprietary blend of micronized Psyllium has been included
to increase digestive swell to ensure complete protein utilization.
As for taste, you’re not even prepared for how good
these are. They remind me of the wafer cookies mom used
to pack in my grade school lunches. Buy a case, you won’t
regret it! www.bnrg.com
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Organic Food Bars
Organic Food Bar, Inc.
I can sum these hidden treasures up in one word. Energy!
I’d never heard of Organic Food Bars before trying
them for the first time. But once I did, I knew instantly
that I would be enjoying them for a long time. Aside from
their surprisingly addictive taste, Organic Food Bars have
one of the most impressive nutritional profiles I’ve
ever come across. The 14 grams of protein in each bar is
alkaline forming, and help prevent the onset of acidosis
(muscle pain and fatigue) thanks in part to a scientifically
engineered blend of alkaline forming, cold-processed neutral
Ph proteins. Additionally, each bar is loaded with muscle-friendly
superfoods such as sprouted flax and quinoa, Hawaiian Spirulina,
wheat and barley grass. But don’t let the good stuff
scare you away. Organic food bars taste incredible, are
very enjoyable and have a pleasant aftertaste. Check them
out at www.organicfoodbar.com
Odyssey 40 Oatmeal Raisin Flavored Cookie
Premier Nutrition
I picked up a case of these, and before I knew it, they
were long gone. Needless to say, Premier nutrition nailed
this one of the head with their massive Oatmeal Raisin flavored
mega bar. As I unwrapped it, I recall wondering if the good
folks at Premier had grossly over-estimated the dimensions
of their cookies during the manufacturing process. But after
just a few bites, I realized why they did what they did.
Because as you’re eating them, you find yourself literally
not wanting it to be gone. These massive, protein-packed
cookies offer up 40 grams of isolate blend, sure to keep
you well-fueled after even the most intense training session.
And if you really want to start your day right, try one
in the morning. It serves as a perfect muscle-building breakfast!
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Elev8ME Bars
PROsnack Natural Foods Inc
It only took one bite to realize that Elev8Me bars were
a true contender in the battle of the bars. After trying
their Coffee Bean Cocoa Crunch flavored bars for the first,
I seriously thought the factory might have made a mistake
during packaging. Talk about an ENJOYABLE bar. As a competitive
mountain biker, I particularly enjoyed these after some
of my most grueling rides. But it wasn’t just the
taste that sold me. Elev8ME bars are non-GMO, made with
only organic or unsulphured whole dried fruits, are low
fat and high fiber and deliver an impressive 18 grams of
whey protein isolate. Remember, when you’re trying
to take your physique, you need to fuel it with the nutrients
it needs to augment in the direction you want it to. Elev8ME
bars are something you should certainly take a look at,
if you haven’t already. www.prosnack.com
Detour Bars
Detour Bars have an outstanding taste, a great nutritional
profile and are available in more flavors than I have time
to list. From the company that introduced us to Designer
Whey, Detour Bars are jam packed with 30 grams of whey concentrate
– perfect for after an intense workout or anytime
during the day. And unlike some other bars that typically
deliver high amounts of protein at the expense of equally
high sugar or trans-fat, Detour Bars are completely free
of trans fats, and serve up only about 5 grams of carbohydrates
from sugar per bar. Both the texture and aftertaste were
remarkably pleasant resembling an enjoyable snack, as to
something that was a struggle to consume. If you’ve
never had the pleasure, this is a bar I’d definitely
check out. www.nextproteins.com
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Big 100
MetRx
You probably won’t find too many ballerinas scarfing
down a MetRx Big 100 anytime in the near future. This massive,
100 gram, behemoth of a bar gets my top pick for “something
you’ll want to try after a really, really amazing
workout” award. Before I even had the opportunity
to unwrap it, I understood completely why the good folks
at MetRx had decided to sum this one up as “Colossal”.
The Peanut Butter Caramel Crunch bar had a great taste that
really showcased to 31 grams of Metamyosyn Protein. A word
of warning though – this is not for the lighthearted.
The Big 100 is the real deal when it comes to satisfying
the most powerful, post-work or mass cycle appetite. Each
100 gram bar delivers 400 calories with 45 grams of carbohydrates
and an impressive 160 mg of potassium. www.metrx.com
Virta Bars
Virta Bar, Inc
You may not have heard of this one yet, but after blazing
through my first case in under a week, I’m confident
in saying that you will be soon. Virta Organic Raw Sprout
Bars offer up something a little different than you might
be used to, but nonetheless, something that you definitely
need to consume if you want to grow to your full potential.
Each delicious 60 gram bar contains 4000 mg of organic sprouts
- live, raw foods that are rich in a number of nutrients,
enzymes, and fiber. In addition, they're completely free
of trans-fats and cholesterol, low in saturated fat and
sodium. They’re available in two flavors, Chocolate
Coconut and Raspberry. www.virtabar.com
Sensation Bars
Ultimate Nutrition
I was really impressed by the Sensation bar, not only for
its great taste and texture, but for the unique blend of
high BV proteins and all around nutritional profile. Each
Triple Layer Flavor bar offers up 30 grams of protein at
just 5 net carbs per serving with a delicious taste, texture
and aftertaste to boot. One of the most impressive qualities
was the versatility that comes along with them. You don’t
have to be starving to eat one, yet if you are, you feel
completely satisfied afterwards, and not too full. The chocolate
peanut butter caramel taste was perfect after my Saturday
cardio session. I’m sure you’ll enjoy them too.
www.ultimatenutrition.com
Real Omega Bars
NOW Foods
Listen up my friends. If you want to reach your absolute
full potential, you can not afford to be deficient in essential
fatty acids. It’s just that simple. Not only do Real
Omega Bars serve as an excellent break from all of the chocolate,
caramel and peanut butter, but they also fuel you with the
Omega-3’s you need to get the most out of your workouts.
And as for taste – just wait until you try one of
these things for the first time. I was instantly hooked.
Imagine the best tasting fruit roll-up you’ve ever
had, compressed into a bar. In addition, they’re loaded
with fiber and antioxidants to keep your cells protected
from the damage caused by free radicals.
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