What to Look For in an Energy Bar
When traveling or spending a day hiking or wherever your summer plans lead you... packing a couple of energy bars along can come in handy. They have to taste good to you, of course, but what about what's inside?
According to the American College of Sports Medicine (and shouldn't THEY know what to look for in an energy bar) if exercising, it's important to select a bar (PDF file):
Do my favorite sports bars follow all of the above?
~~Elaine
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According to the American College of Sports Medicine (and shouldn't THEY know what to look for in an energy bar) if exercising, it's important to select a bar (PDF file):
- With about 25-40 grams of carbohydrate
- With less than 15 grams of protein, because it's not a crucial fuel source during exercise.
- Without too much fat (some bars can pack a wallop of fat grams) because fat slows digestion and isn't helpful as fuel during exercise.
Do my favorite sports bars follow all of the above?
- Luna Iced Oatmeal Raisin: 28 grams carbohydrate 10 grams protein, 3.5 grams fat
- Clif Bar Blueberry Crisp: 43 grams carbohydrate, 9 grams protein, 5 grams fat
~~Elaine
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2 Comments:
Yes, some of these energy bars are loaded with sugar and fat. It's best to read the label as the author recommends. Also, it is easy to eat too many of these, which can actually cause weight gain. Energy Bars are a great food source if consumed along with a well balanced diet.
You have got to be kidding. One bar per hour exercise. I am a competitive cyclist, Ironman Triathlete and there is no way in a competitive situation the body will digest 1 bar per hour. Check out the Hammer Nutrition web site for better information.
Mike
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