What Are Protein Bars

People often compare The Simply Bar with famous fruit and nut bars. That’s like comparing apples and oranges. Yes, apples and oranges are both fruits, just like Simply Bars and Lara Bars are both bars. The key difference here is protein.

What are protein bars? Protein bars are a quick and efficient way to fuel your body with high quality protein when on the go. Whether you are stuck in traffic or running late to your next appointment, protein bars are a convenient snack to keep on hand you when you are hungry and don’t have access to nutritious food.

Protein bars are a great alternative to high-fat, high-sugar, widely available snacks such as chips, candy, and soda. By providing 16g of protein and 4g of fiber, The Simply Bar helps you feel fuller longer.

When looking for the right protein bar make sure to stay away from imitation protein bars disguised as candy bars that are full of sugar or artificial sweeteners, low in protein, high in calories. Make sure the first ingredient on the list is the protein source and not chocolate or sweetener.

How do you tell? You can look at a comparison chart of nutritionals of popular protein bars. We immediately rule out bars with more than 10 grams of sugar, otherwise you may as well eat a candy bar! Sugar is tied to obesity, diabetes and a number of different ailments. We are now learning that sugar may be more detrimental than fat to one’s health.