Who doesn’t appreciate a good bar of protein? The best part is that they are convenient and tasty. You may already be aware of some advantages to making your own homemade protein bars.
One of the main benefits to making your own is that you can customize it as much as you like. Yasi, MS, RD CSSD a Los Angeles based dietitian and national spokesperson of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics told SELF, “When you make your own bar, you will never compromise on what you are looking for.” If you prefer the chocolate drizzled on one bar over the chewy texture found in another, then making your own bars is the way to go. Ansari explains that, instead of buying bars with different ingredients and pieces you like, making your own allows you to customize the bar according to what you prefer.
Ansari says, “Homemade bars are a great way to satisfy your hunger and meet your nutritional goals.” (Want to consume carbohydrates in a way that provides a more steady flow of energy?) Add fiber-rich cereals or dried fruits. Are you looking for a bit of fiber and fat that will help satisfy your hunger? Add some nuts and seed. Making your bars yourself is also important because you can leave out any ingredients you don’t like so much, or you have to avoid for medical reasons. The next few seconds will be dedicated to this crunch bars.
It’s true that store-bought proteins bars are convenient, and they save you time by not requiring you to cook. But there are excellent products on the market, which can definitely earn a spot in your diet. If you choose to purchase them, great. You’ll learn what you need in order to avoid some of the potential pitfalls. After that, we’ll discuss homemade protein bars as a way to avoid the drawbacks. Finaly, we’ll send off a collection with killer homemade bar recipes.
As reported by SELF magazine, fiber is good for you, but if your body isn’t used, it can be a bit much. This can result in gas, bloating, cramping and even pooping.Sugar alcohols is the second main culprit. These are found in low sugar, sugar free, and low calorie protein bars. SELF explains how everyone’s tolerance of the types and amounts of sugar alcohols before experiencing GI symptoms is a bit different. But they can still cause gas, diarrhea and stomach pain for many.
There isn’t a list of ingredients you should never consume. When choosing the type of protein bar to buy, you should consider your individual taste and avoid or limit any ingredients that may cause you stomach problems. Examples include large amounts sugar alcohols and added fiber.
SELF explains what to do if too much added fibre bothers you. Look out for bars that contain a large amount of fiber. Sugar alcohols may cause you to have problems. To find out if they do, check the nutritional label.
Many people need to avoid certain food ingredients because of health concerns. Five of the major food allergens listed by the US Food and Drug Administration, such as peanuts and treenuts are common in the protein bars that you can buy: soya beans, eggs, milk and soy. If you have celiac sensitivity to gluten or non-celiac celiac gluten disease, you’ll want to choose gluten-free bar.