Fave food find:USN low sugar protein bar
What: a low sugar protein bar by USN (vanilla flavour).
Where: you can check out USN's full range of supplements - including their low sugar protein bars - via uk.usn-sport.com
Why: although protein bars may provide a speedy source of (processed) protein, many are also bursting with an abundance of added sugar and excess energy - the latter a core contributor to a multitude of medical complications such as obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. By tucking into this tasty alternative (it mimics the same taste and texture of a Milky Way bar!), you'll not only cut your overall caloric (and sugar) consumption, but satisfy your sweet tooth sensibly.
The boring bit: a standard 35g serving provides...
- 115 kcal - this makes it a suitable sweet treat for those on a calorie controlled diet
- 4g fat - of which 1.6g are saturated
- 11g carbohydrates
- 1.3g sugar
- 11g protein
- 4g fibre
- 0.26g salt
Final thought: protein bars may provide a cheap and convenient post workout pick me up, but these speedy snacks won't benefit your body in the same way as a nutrient dense dish (think skinless chicken served with a variety of vegetables) free from artificial additives will. Although this particular protein bar is suitable for those seeking a low calorie/sugar sweet treat, it shouldn't provide your primary source of protein, or be seen (or used!) as a substitute for real, flavoursome food.
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