Protein bar

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Protein bars are food bars that contain a high proportion of protein.

Dietary purpose

Protein bars are targeted to people who are searching for a source of protein that doesn't need preparation. There are different kinds of food bars to fill different purposes. Unlike energy bars, which focus on providing food energy, or meal replacement bars, which intend to replace the variety of nutrients in a meal, protein bars usually lack food energy and vitamins/minerals.

Protein bars are mainly used by sports people/ athletes for muscle building. There are protein bars that are taken simply because of the protein only, others have a combination with carbohydrates for recovering muscle tissue after sports.

Various diets based on proteins exist. In France special regulation is present for hyperprotéiné bars. In more and more markets protein is known for satiety levels.

Protein bar niche

In addition to other nutrients, the human body needs protein to build muscles. In the fitness and medical fields it is generally accepted that protein after exercise helps build the muscles used. Whey is one of the most often used proteins for protein bars for sports reasons.

Issues

Many popular protein bars such as Powerbar are known for their high levels of sugar. Sugar from natural sources such as fruit are thought to be healthier after workouts than other sugars, and many health experts argue that sugar from fruit improves athletic performance.

References

• http://www.active.com/nutrition/Articles/Get_enough_protein_after_your_next_workout.htm
• http://www.fredericpatenaude.com/fruit-article.html