Trying to add protein to your diet? It can be tricky to hit the daily protein goal and some of us often switch to protein bars. But is it bad to eat it every day?
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Experts suggest that protein bars can deliver substantial amounts of protein on the go or after a workout.
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And if you are tracking the amount of protein you're consuming daily, protein bars make the math easy
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Packaged protein bars are arguably one of the easiest protein-packed snacks or meal replacements:
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They deliver quick nutrition. It's often recommended that protein be consumed after finishing a workout for the best recovery and to increase muscle mass
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It can be meal replacements at breakfast or lunch every once in a while
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Protein bars contain a lot of protein- usually around 15 to 20 grams per bar
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Experts say that protein bars can be a quick and easy post-workout snack, but people should aim for only one supplemental protein food daily
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To reach protein goals, eat whole food sources of protein like meat, eggs, poultry, nuts, seeds, beans, soy foods, dairy foods and seafood