discuss Energy bars

[Oshawott]

Do you have energy bars while taking part in sports?

Research says that energy bars are nothing but sugar which are mostly composed of complex sugars and take time to digest and give you energy meaning that it cannot be of much help for sporting activities. Infact, it is said that simple powdered glucose mixed in water is more beneficial than energy bars.

However, I am curious about what has been the real life experience of those actually in the field.

 

[1stop]

During my workout sessions I have tested different types of energy bars. Energy bars work better to save time and that's why I use it sometimes. But I feel them in my stomach without experiencing notable increases of stamina. Right now, I prefer consuming bananas or dates or energy chews over energy bars.

 

[Ja sa bong]

Energy bars? I'm not familiar with it. It's glucose that I'm very much familiar with and have used it so many times when I was in active sports during my school days in playing football.

 

[Harsh World]

Do you have energy bars while taking part in sports?

I've eaten PowerBars, which were classified and marketed as energy bars, before sporting events or lifting weights in the 2000s. However, it seems like they've shifted away from that taffy-style bar that was probably packed with sugars to a more balanced protein bar.

That said, I opt for MET-RX bars as my quick go-to source of protein as they pack 32g for $1.89 over the 20g of protein that you'd get in the new PowerBar formula that's on shelves now for $2.10-$2.30.

 

[Profwriter]

Energy bars? I'm not familiar with it. It's glucose that I'm very much familiar with and have used it so many times when I was in active sports during my school days in playing football.

My first contact with glucose was during my high school days, we were preparing for an interhouse sports competition. They gave us some glucose tablets to chew, but I didn't really notice much difference in me, but I enjoyed the glucose tablets because it was sweet.

 

[Profwriter]

I will always prefer natural foods that are energy boosters to synthetic energy boosters. In a world filled with different names of diseases, of which many have been scientifically linked to consumption of synthetic foods and drinks. It's safer, better and more healthier to go organic.

 

[Shawn]

I buy these at SAMS CLUB.

Let us know you're not a robot - Sam's Club

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They're the best-tasting ones I've ever had. I use them for hiking.

 

[Oshawott]

I asked this questions to so many gym-goers and from what I understood, instead of energy bars, most of them have a banana, few dates and a cup of coffee.

Since I don't have tea or coffee, I am not goimg to use it. But, I shall experiment with banana and dates.

Just trying to see if I can alternate between healthy food and energy bars.

 

[Profwriter]

Banana and dates are powerful combinations that provide you with the much-needed energy. They are rich in potassium, fiber, and natural sugars, making them an excellent snack for a quick energy boost.

 

[Harsh World]

I buy these at SAMS CLUB.

Let us know you're not a robot - Sam's Club

www.samsclub.com

They're the best-tasting ones I've ever had. I use them for hiking.

Those definitely look good for a hiking snack.

I don't think I could get a MET-RX bar down on a hike since they're so dry... I'd probably end up choking in the middle of the forest and become bear food.

Different bars for different situations, for sure.

 

[Harsh World]

I asked this questions to so many gym-goers and from what I understood, instead of energy bars, most of them have a banana, few dates and a cup of coffee.

This mixed in with a scoop of whey to start a day is great for energy. But, for recovery, you're going to need something more than that.

 

[Oshawott]

This mixed in with a scoop of whey to start a day is great for energy. But, for recovery, you're going to need something more than that.

You mean that it would be ideal to have a scoop of whey before work out as pre-work out and one after workout for muscle recovery?

I dont prefer to take whey as pre-work out because of two reasons:

1. Too much water in my stomach - makes me feel very uncomfortable
2. Produces abdominal bloating.

 

[Harsh World]

You mean that it would be ideal to have a scoop of whey before work out as pre-work out and one after workout for muscle recovery?

If I don't have raw pasteurized egg whites, I'll take a scoop (or I should say 1/2 scoop) for a serving of at least 15 grams of whey protein. That's how I'll start my day off to get energized. But, I'll follow that up with breakfast, because I don't tend to get hungry until around 1100, even without substituting the whey/eggs. I just have a "full" feeling no matter what until the early afternoon, but still need the proteins and carbs for the prior day's recovery. And, well, coffee is a given.

I'll mix eggs/coffee or whey/coffee and fruits, sometimes a scoop of peanut butter, in a blender and just gulp it down. I don't do it for the flavor, but rather for the outcome that I know it produces. It's tough to begin doing something like that, but you get used to it, or sometimes, with some people, not.

I work out at night, and while I never had abdominal bloating from whey, which could be caused by an imbalance in carbs to protein, I'll save my stomach space for an energy drink instead. I'll typically have a cherry-flavored LFG (brand), but sometimes just a regular zero-calorie Monster. Afterward, I'll have a protein bar or shake at 32-40g of whey protein.

However, I finish the night off with 20g of casein protein as it's slower to digest throughout the night as I sleep.

And, I shoot for 125-150g of protein from regular foods throughout the day.