Protein Bars - Health Benefits

The 21st century dictates its own rules. Life and progress, mental and physical activity require additional energy. In the bustle of the day, there is not always the possibility of a full, timely meal. Sometimes the concept of lunch or afternoon snack is completely erased from the agenda.

Given the needs of the body for energy and useful substances that tone the body, sports nutrition developers have done a great job of studying and creating the right, aesthetic snack.

Historical facts

The first "charged with energy" bar was created and released in the late 60s of the last century. The reason was an increased interest in space programs. The beginning of the 70s was the period of use of bars with a high calorie content by astronauts.

The first bar was advertised by Arnie Schwarzenegger in 1971 and it was an ad for the Weider Formula No. 7 ". The popular company Power Bar began producing its products in 1980 in California.

The main purpose of protein bars

• Building muscle mass.
• Synthesis of immune cells.
• The production of red blood cells.
• Regeneration (restores damaged tissue).
• Stimulating the production of enzymes and hormones.

The best way to get the above listed properties is proper nutrition, with fish and meat included in the dishes. But this is not always a quick and affordable solution. Thanks to research and development, additional ingredients that are involved in the formation of muscle tissue and positively affect metabolic processes, contribute to the release of excess fat, can be included in the composition.

For office workers, people busy with work, often the lunch break is limited to a cup of coffee or tea. A work week does not leave free time for culinary delights, and catering places are not cheap pleasure, and quality food is not always prepared there. People got used to using energy sweetness for this purpose, the composition of which helps the body stay alert and active.

At the University of Ohio, in the Department of Dietetics, Steve Herzler conducted research on various brands of nutritional product manufacturers. The reason was the desire to find out how various bars affect stamina. The results showed that consumption of sweets increases the amount of sugar in the blood. In some cases, the result was stable, and this provoked a longer shutter speed. There were also the results of the “slide” - an increase and a sharp decline in sugar levels, which was the reason for the comparison with the well-known sweet bars with nut filling.

Studies have made it possible to make a detailed analysis and develop recommendations for choosing the right product, not dessert.

Recommendations of Associate Professor of Medical Dietetics

If the goal is to lose extra pounds, then the carbohydrate content in the snack should not exceed 30 g. In the case of intense exercise, whether it is a gym or mental activity, the restriction is sometimes not taken into account. Fiber is important for the body, but adding sweeteners and fillers, its share is unfairly cut. On the marking, pay attention to the composition was not less than 3 g.

There are bars that can replace the calorie content of a full meal — 324 kcal.To burn excess deposits, it is advisable to use a lower-calorie bar - up to 200 kcal will be the best option.

Given the direction of energy, it is natural that the composition includes substances that care about the muscular system. It can be creatine monohydrate, leucine, glutamine. They are balanced and carry a powerful flow of energy to the body.

Athletes carefully monitor the amount of protein consumed. There are daily consumption rates. During the day, it is not always possible to eat a piece of meat or an egg, but it is not at all difficult to use your 30 g as part of a snack.

Useful qualities and benefits of a protein bar

• Natural composition (according to labeling statements).
• Nutritious snack.
• Able to saturate the body.
• Able to tone, charge with energy and stamina.
• Easy to use.
• Able to satisfy the need for sweets.
• It has a low fat content.

Harm to bars for the human body

1. According to global nutritionists, protein bars are unbalanced foods. They do not satisfy all the nutritional needs of the body. Uncontrolled eating can cause changes in the processes of the body.
2. Research scientists have proved that excessive intake of protein supplements leads to a malfunction in the organs - the liver and kidneys.
3. Individual intolerance to the components is possible.
4. May cause an allergic reaction.
5. The source of protein in such sweets is transformed whey protein isolate and hydrolyzed collagen. This fact inspires uncertainty about a healthy diet using such a snack. This is a product created through a chemical laboratory.
6. The composition of many low-quality products of this production includes stabilizers and flavoring enhancers.

Contraindications

There is a category of people whose regular use of protein bars is contraindicated in:

• Children under 18 years of age.
• Pregnant
• Breastfeeding Moms.
• Allergy sufferers.
• People with individual intolerance.

Before you start using it on a regular basis, it is advisable to get advice and recommendations from your doctor.

How to use protein snack

1. A bar can replace a protein shake. The main condition is dosage control.
2. It is recommended to eat in 60 minutes. before classes.
3. To maintain protein and glucose in the blood, it is permissible to use during training.
4. To close the "carbohydrate window" after exercise.
5. People who are not related to sports are allowed to eat protein-carbohydrate bars, as they do not have special additives (guarana, creatine, caffeine) designed to work on body shaping.

How to cook at home?

To prepare a 100% natural product, you will need the following components:

• Oatmeal (200 g).
• Banana.
• Egg white (2 pcs.)
• Milk powder 0% fat (100 g).
• Vegetable oil (3 teaspoons).
• Any berries (200 g).
• Water (50 g).
• Whey protein (4-5 servings).

1. In the oven, the temperature mode (160 degrees) is set.
2. Protein, COM, oatmeal - are mixed in a bowl.
3. Banana, berries, water, egg white - blender in another bowl.
4. The contents of the containers are mixed and again punched with a blender.
5. The dishes for baking are lined with parchment, greased with oil.
6. Spread the mass, forming a square 25X25. The output will be 7 bars.

A homemade product has almost no fat, this contributes to the rapid absorption of protein. Use before and after classes. It is also a good substitute for harmful desserts.

Video: the benefits of a protein bar after exercise