Question

Are protein bars bad for diet?  

Answer 1

Yes they can be

Comments

Don’t forget the Slew of carbs in them. Be really active and really need those carbs or look for one low in carbs. Hard to find but they are out there and the ones I have tried taste not so good.  

Answer 2

That's a really open ended statement. It depends on your "diet" as well as the bars. They can be very useful to help you get your protein and nutrients if you need, especially if you are active. But too much of anything can be bad too.  

Answer 3

Use the scanner on the app. I scanned several boxes at the store and decided that I didn't want to use that many points on a small bar.  

Answer 4

I eat a protein bar every day. I’ve lost 56 pounds so far. But I generally use them as a meal replacement, and I only eat the Kirkland signature brand or Built bars.  

Comments

@sensitive I’m green now. But I lost most of it on the old (better) plan, and I think that’s blue. You can get Built bars on their website, and Kirkland signature bars at Costco. I’ll give you a coupon for the Built bars if you want to try them. .  
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@sensitive We don’t have one in my town either. I have to drive an hour to go so I stock up whenever I get the chance!  

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@sensitive yes, I used to live practically across the street from one, and then I moved halfway across the country. Honestly though, I’ll probably renew my membership when it expires because I use their online ordering too.  

Answer 5

They are encouraged by my heath team as a snack but by my 3rd class I am ready to bite my arm off

Answer 6

They have their place in a diet. Try to eat as close to the natural state as possible but have an emergency alternative that is low in points and calories and that taste good

Answer 7

If they work for you, then go with them. i personally don't eat them.  

Answer 8

They are basically a candy bar.  

Answer 9

I eat one every afternoon for my snack and I'm losing weight

Answer 10

Built bars

Answer 11

I always keep in my purse if I am doing errands or at work and have back to back meetings . I figure I at least get protein in to me. You just have to be careful which ones. My nutritionist said I could have quest or pure protein as they had less sugar

Comments

@sensitive pictures of what quest bars or pure protein

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@sensitive pure protein are from Costco and are more like a chocolate bar. Quest bars I get at some grocery stores or GNC stores

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I prefer pure protein

Answer 12

I've found that anything like shakes or bars that have a long list of chemicals as the ingredients puts a wrench in my weight loss.  

Answer 13

Protein bars are only bad for you if you can’t tolerate them. That is why I don’t eat them

Answer 14

Regular protein bars are full of sugar and chemicals If you must then go natural and organic Made with real food

Answer 15

Make your own dates and cocoa with a little honey

Answer 16

I eat a Built Bar protein bar every night for dessert. Lost 78 pounds so far so I'd say they are fine!  

Comments

Almost all of them. I particularly like the Mocha and Chocolate Orange.  

Answer 17

Both Fiber One and Protein One make decent sized bars that scan as 2 points. Great when I'm craving a sweet. If you can't find them locally, Amazon carries everything :-)

Answer 18

No if you are very selective. Many are junk. Watch the sugar content

Answer 19

I like a Built Bar they are a bit more but they will curb a sweet tooth.  

Answer 20

Yup built bar ! Taste like real food

Comments

I love it and the choc on it is so good

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@descombes5  

Answer 21

Follow your points, use what you need

Answer 22

I use built bars. they are 3 and 4 points each depending on which one you choose.  

Answer 23

WW is a lifestyle for me and not a diet. They fit my lifestyle. =)

Answer 24

They have ALOT of points. High in carbs and sugars. They are meant to supplement a heavy workout and even a meal sometimes so they can be bad if not done right.  

Answer 25

Built Bar. They are not that high in carbs or sugar and they really taste great.  

Comments

@sensitive builtbar. ca they ship in like two day. Trust me they are so so good. Banana and salted Carmel chocolate