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Posted: 7/1/2015 9:47:16 PM EDT
Any alternatives besides Quest Bars? I love them but $25 plus tax for a box is starting to hit my wallet
Anyone ever try the Kroger or Aldi brand of bars?Im wanting to stay around 200 cals per bar |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:19:14 PM EDT
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promax
what are your needs in a protein bar is the question. promax are cheap and you get the nutrients you need. quest is for celiacs and rich people. Ive always thought protein bars were shit priced. |
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:19:47 PM EDT
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make your own
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Posted: 7/1/2015 10:25:28 PM EDT
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promax what are your needs in a protein bar is the question. promax are cheap and you get the nutrients you need. quest is for celiacs and rich people. Ive always thought protein bars were shit priced. Good Lord at the sugar..... those wouldn't work for me, but they meet your needs. I use the Aldi bars because they are cheap and relitively low in carbs and sugar. |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:22:51 AM EDT
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Get the Feed Zone Portables cookbook. Make real food instead.
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:01:53 PM EDT
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Good Lord at the sugar..... those wouldn't work for me, but they meet your needs. I use the Aldi bars because they are cheap and relitively low in carbs and sugar. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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promax what are your needs in a protein bar is the question. promax are cheap and you get the nutrients you need. quest is for celiacs and rich people. Ive always thought protein bars were shit priced. Good Lord at the sugar..... those wouldn't work for me, but they meet your needs. I use the Aldi bars because they are cheap and relitively low in carbs and sugar. and even lower in protein 
its just as balanced as a promax, just smaller amounts of all |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 8:40:48 PM EDT
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Bars are crap. All of them.
Quest bars are better than most, but still use ducked up ingredients. I'd stick with beef jerky and almonds/cashews... |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 9:20:50 PM EDT
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Bars are crap. All of them. Quest bars are better than most, but still use ducked up ingredients. I'd stick with beef jerky and almonds/cashews... Even more expensive than protein bars and too much sodium. |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 10:16:28 PM EDT
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Make your own.
And sodium is irrelevant unless you're making weight for something. |
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Posted: 7/2/2015 10:58:19 PM EDT
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Make your own. And sodium is irrelevant unless you're making weight for something. Im Cutting weight right now. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 12:12:44 AM EDT
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Im Cutting weight right now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Make your own. And sodium is irrelevant unless you're making weight for something. Im Cutting weight right now. what do you compete in? |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 8:52:49 AM EDT
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And sodium is irrelevant unless you're making weight for something. Yea, I mean who cares about blood pressure or anything... 
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Posted: 7/3/2015 9:03:53 AM EDT
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Sodium causing hypertension has largely been disproven. As has the intake of salt being causative in heart attacks strokes, etc.
Your argument is irrelevant. As far As cutting weight? The sodium you intake will not inhibit fat loss, which is your goal, I'm assuming. Any temporary fluid shifts are exactly that, temporary. And dropping sodium for a few days with a fluid push will ditch it quick... Making avoiding sodium stupid. Plain and simple. Caveats: I'm a doctor, but I'm not your doctor, you might have some strange ass genetic sensitivity to sodium, an underlying heart condition etc. barring these things... Don't be a tool. Understand the what and why of what you eat or avoid eating. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 9:32:16 AM EDT
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Yea, I mean who cares about blood pressure or anything... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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And sodium is irrelevant unless you're making weight for something. Yea, I mean who cares about blood pressure or anything... If you're don't currently have high blood pressure, it's not going to affect you. If you're on medication to treat high blood pressure, especially diuretics, there might be cause for concern. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 11:29:58 AM EDT
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Yea, I mean who cares about blood pressure or anything... Quote HistoryQuoted:
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And sodium is irrelevant unless you're making weight for something. Yea, I mean who cares about blood pressure or anything... do some research it has pretty much proven that sodium does not causes high blood pressure. So unless you have high blood pressure or on meds for it then it is not really a concern. So your point is not valid. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 11:32:19 AM EDT
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Even more expensive than protein bars and too much sodium. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Bars are crap. All of them. Quest bars are better than most, but still use ducked up ingredients. I'd stick with beef jerky and almonds/cashews... Even more expensive than protein bars and too much sodium. Yes they are more expensive but way better for you. Most protein bars are filled with junk and chemical. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 8:53:25 PM EDT
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who makes their own?
have a recipe for a batch? preferably high in protein. not 5-10grams gluten free also. wife has celiac |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 9:10:56 PM EDT
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Beef. Marinate. Cut thin. Rack in the oven. Low heat x hours.
Done. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 9:59:25 PM EDT
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Beef. Marinate. Cut thin. Rack in the oven. Low heat x hours. Done. Don't marinate is soy sauce or teryaki if celiac is an issue. Tamari is gluten free. |
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Posted: 7/3/2015 11:03:21 PM EDT
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Beef. Marinate. Cut thin. Rack in the oven. Low heat x hours. Done. well that's not really what I was going for 
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Posted: 7/5/2015 12:52:13 PM EDT
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Pinterest has tons of recipes for protein bars along with other good recipes.
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Posted: 7/6/2015 1:54:24 PM EDT
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I've been getting the Kroger Simple Truth ones. Cheap, 20 or so grams of protein and a lot less sugar than most, although they do have a little. I don't eat them all the time but they're a handy, portable snack on occasion.
ETA, I don't know if those are gluten free or not. I do know a lot of the Luna bars are gluten free, but they're not a "protein" bar, less protein and more sugar. |
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Posted: 7/6/2015 6:51:24 PM EDT
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Seriously. People. All of the protein bars on the market are mostly crap they're fucking candybars with some whey or soy protein in them to make them "protein bars".
Quest is the exception, but still are semi-crap. |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 10:05:42 PM EDT
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Seriously. People. All of the protein bars on the market are mostly crap they're fucking candybars with some whey or soy protein in them to make them "protein bars". Quest is the exception, but still are semi-crap. Im in a truck on the road all day. Im not near a kitchen so its hard for me to make chicken and rice every 2 hours
Protein bars are easy to lug around and a quick bite to help with my hunger while im on a cut |
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Posted: 7/7/2015 11:10:39 PM EDT
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Im in a truck on the road all day. Im not near a kitchen so its hard for me to make chicken and rice every 2 hours
Protein bars are easy to lug around and a quick bite to help with my hunger while im on a cut Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Seriously. People. All of the protein bars on the market are mostly crap they're fucking candybars with some whey or soy protein in them to make them "protein bars". Quest is the exception, but still are semi-crap. Im in a truck on the road all day. Im not near a kitchen so its hard for me to make chicken and rice every 2 hours
Protein bars are easy to lug around and a quick bite to help with my hunger while im on a cut I spent a lot of time in a truck. First I don't eat every two hours. For snacks just go to sams club and buy bulk almonds/walnut/pecans. Throw them in a bowl and mix them up and put them in sandwhich bags. I also make things like hamburger. In the morning throw it on the dash and the window heats it up, eat when hungry. |
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Posted: 7/8/2015 6:25:02 PM EDT
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I spent a lot of time in a truck. First I don't eat every two hours. For snacks just go to sams club and buy bulk almonds/walnut/pecans. Throw them in a bowl and mix them up and put them in sandwhich bags. I also make things like hamburger. In the morning throw it on the dash and the window heats it up, eat when hungry. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Seriously. People. All of the protein bars on the market are mostly crap they're fucking candybars with some whey or soy protein in them to make them "protein bars". Quest is the exception, but still are semi-crap. Im in a truck on the road all day. Im not near a kitchen so its hard for me to make chicken and rice every 2 hours
Protein bars are easy to lug around and a quick bite to help with my hunger while im on a cut I spent a lot of time in a truck. First I don't eat every two hours. For snacks just go to sams club and buy bulk almonds/walnut/pecans. Throw them in a bowl and mix them up and put them in sandwhich bags. I also make things like hamburger. In the morning throw it on the dash and the window heats it up, eat when hungry. 
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Posted: 7/8/2015 7:30:32 PM EDT
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Why is that funny. Works very well. Have also used generator, light plants all sorts of stuff to heat my lunch. I don't sit in an office all day with a microwave handy and I don't eat out. |
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Posted: 7/8/2015 11:42:36 PM EDT
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Met-Rx Protein Plus or Quest. I'm sure between the two you can find one on sale.
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Posted: 7/9/2015 6:50:35 AM EDT
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Nuts, beef jerky, hard boiled eggs, and almond/peanut butter.
I eat usually one "real" meal/ day. Rest is that stuff +\- protein shakes. |
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Posted: 7/9/2015 6:57:32 AM EDT
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Tagged as I have been munching way too many protein bars lately.
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Posted: 7/9/2015 8:20:57 AM EDT
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Why is that funny. Works very well. Have also used generator, light plants all sorts of stuff to heat my lunch. I don't sit in an office all day with a microwave handy and I don't eat out. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why is that funny. Works very well. Have also used generator, light plants all sorts of stuff to heat my lunch. I don't sit in an office all day with a microwave handy and I don't eat out. Lol solar heating. greenie 
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Posted: 7/9/2015 2:36:13 PM EDT
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Grab a spoon and a tub of protein powder.
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Posted: 7/9/2015 6:56:44 PM EDT
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Pure Protein, not too hard to find and Costco has a 3 flavor pack. Not as tasty as quest, but 20g of protein and no sugar.
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Posted: 7/13/2015 9:48:48 PM EDT
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98 cents at Walmart and not too bad 
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Posted: 8/3/2015 5:56:13 PM EDT
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http://rockinmama.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Protein-Bars-.jpg 98 cents at Walmart and not too bad I'll have to check these out. I'm needing more easy protein and I won't spend the money for the Quest. |
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Posted: 8/3/2015 10:44:24 PM EDT
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http://rockinmama.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Protein-Bars-.jpg 98 cents at Walmart and not too bad how many calories? |
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Posted: 8/3/2015 11:08:12 PM EDT
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http://rockinmama.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Protein-Bars-.jpg 98 cents at Walmart and not too bad how many calories? It looks like 200 calories. Not too many for a 20g of protein. Many that get near 20g can be 300 cals. I try to get 1g of protein per 10 cals... It was more expensive at Amazon. $20 per 14 iirc. I'll hit Chinamart tomorrow to see if they carry this bar. http://www.drugstore.com/six-star-chewy-and-delicious-protein-bar-chocolate-peanut-butter/qxp495488 |
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Posted: 8/4/2015 11:08:08 AM EDT
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It looks like 200 calories. Not too many for a 20g of protein. Many that get near 20g can be 300 cals. I try to get 1g of protein per 10 cals... It was more expensive at Amazon. $20 per 14 iirc. I'll hit Chinamart tomorrow to see if they carry this bar. http://www.drugstore.com/six-star-chewy-and-delicious-protein-bar-chocolate-peanut-butter/qxp495488 Quote HistoryQuoted:
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http://rockinmama.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Protein-Bars-.jpg 98 cents at Walmart and not too bad how many calories? It looks like 200 calories. Not too many for a 20g of protein. Many that get near 20g can be 300 cals. I try to get 1g of protein per 10 cals... It was more expensive at Amazon. $20 per 14 iirc. I'll hit Chinamart tomorrow to see if they carry this bar. http://www.drugstore.com/six-star-chewy-and-delicious-protein-bar-chocolate-peanut-butter/qxp495488 Those things have almost as many carbs as protein . 
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Posted: 8/4/2015 11:44:04 AM EDT
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Those things have almost as many carbs as protein .
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http://rockinmama.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Protein-Bars-.jpg 98 cents at Walmart and not too bad how many calories? It looks like 200 calories. Not too many for a 20g of protein. Many that get near 20g can be 300 cals. I try to get 1g of protein per 10 cals... It was more expensive at Amazon. $20 per 14 iirc. I'll hit Chinamart tomorrow to see if they carry this bar. http://www.drugstore.com/six-star-chewy-and-delicious-protein-bar-chocolate-peanut-butter/qxp495488 Those things have almost as many carbs as protein .
I like carbs. They are meh friend.
Please remember, I'm a skinny ass twerp blowing my way through newb gains. And I'm having a hard time reaching my protein goals every day. |
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Posted: 8/4/2015 2:45:54 PM EDT
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Those things have almost as many carbs as protein .
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http://rockinmama.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/Protein-Bars-.jpg 98 cents at Walmart and not too bad how many calories? It looks like 200 calories. Not too many for a 20g of protein. Many that get near 20g can be 300 cals. I try to get 1g of protein per 10 cals... It was more expensive at Amazon. $20 per 14 iirc. I'll hit Chinamart tomorrow to see if they carry this bar. http://www.drugstore.com/six-star-chewy-and-delicious-protein-bar-chocolate-peanut-butter/qxp495488 Those things have almost as many carbs as protein .
14 net carbs and another 5 that are alcohols ain't that bad. I'm sure you can find better, but for the price they are though to beat. |
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