protein energy bars

WHAT ARE ENERGY BARS?

Energy bars are those with a high carbohydrate content that are consumed during exercise for immediate energy. These protein bars are usually enriched with vitamins to ensure proper absorption of nutrients. Protein bars are very common among resistance (or endurance) athletes such as cyclists, runners or triathletes, as well as athletes who seek an energy intake for their training with hypercaloric bars or bars with a high carbohydrate content.

Do you dare to buy energy bars? At Bulevip we know the ones that are best for you, keep reading to find out everything about protein and replacement bars.

WHAT TYPES OF ENERGY BARS ARE THERE?

The energy bars are perhaps the best known, but not the only ones that you can find in this section, and we cannot forget the protein bars and the substitute bars. In addition, the energy and protein bars are available in a wide variety of flavors (chocolate, yogurt, red fruits...) so you can choose the flavor that you like best.

1. PROTEIN BARS

Protein bars are those low in fat and carbohydrates that we take after exercise to recover from the effort and promote muscle development. Protein bars or protein bars are also indicated as a hypocaloric snack for any time of the day. Try the Yippie bar from Weider, or the Amix Exclusive for an extra dose of protein!

A study shows that bars made with milk proteins (caseins and whey) promote a feeling of satiety much greater and for a longer time than those made with carbohydrates, which highlights the potential of these ingredients for food processing with high dietary and nutritional value. (Reina, 2016)

2. SUBSTITUTE BARS

Substitute bars , similar to protein bars, are those low carb bars enriched with vitamins and minerals, specially designed to replace meals such as breakfast or snacks with the aim of reducing bad eating habits, guaranteeing the necessary nutrients for the correct functioning of our body. If you want to like yourself and enjoy a healthy snack without adding calories that could jeopardize your ideal weight, don't hesitate, try the low-calorie bars from brands like Nutrisport, Gold Nutrition or BiotechUSA.

WHEN TO TAKE ENERGY BARS?

• During exercise: It is recommended to take energy bars during sports practice, in resistance exercises, lasting more than an hour. As a general rule, we recommend taking 1 bar every hour of exercise, or dividing it into small bites. You can alternate taking 1 bar with that of 1 energy gel with or without caffeine. These amounts may vary depending on the level of demand and the bars or gels in question.


• Before exercise: If you prefer, you can take an energy bar half an hour before exercise to ensure that you begin exercise with optimal glycogen levels.


• As a snack: If you need to carb-load prior to a competition, or are immersed in nutrition for weight gain, you can have an energy bar as a snack at any time of the day.

If you decide for them, on our website you can choose a variety of cheap protein bars, don't you know why they are so cheap? because you can buy loose units. You only need to choose:

• What flavor do you prefer? Choose your favorite bar in the flavor that you like the most. Chocolate, yogurt, red fruits, blueberries, strawberry...


• Do you need sugar-free or gluten-free bars?

Run and try them!

WHEN TO TAKE PROTEIN BARS?

Protein bars are enriched with protein, which contributes to increasing and maintaining levels of muscle mass. Therefore it is advisable to take them after training to promote muscle recovery. However, you can also take protein bars as snacks or snacks to fill yourself up and avoid eating between meals.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT PROTEIN BARS

HOW MANY ENERGY AND PROTEIN BARS CAN I TAKE PER DAY?

There is no limit number for the intake of energy and/or protein bars. However, the average consumption during prolonged sports practice or intense exercise is 2-3 bars, depending on caloric needs.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENERGY BARS?

• Energy bars provide an amount of extra energy to our day to day


• the bars are an ideal complement to a balanced diet


• They help satisfy hunger between meals thanks to their high content of carbohydrates and cereals.


• Its ingredients are rich in vitamins and minerals


• During exercise, protein bars help maintain and increase energy

HOW TO CARRY GELS AND BARS IN A MARATHON?

1. BEFORE

We recommend that you hydrate before the competition with an isotonic like 226ers Isotonic Drink. You can take a shot of about 500 ml distributed in small sips during the hour before the race.

2. DURING

Continue with the intake of the isotonic drink, alternating with water. The general recommendation when running a marathon is to take an energy gel (226ers Energy Gel Range) or energy bar (Victory Endurance Nature Energy Bar) every 45 minutes approximately, depending on the level of demand.

3. AFTER

Half an hour after finishing the test, we recommend Victory Endurance Total Recovery, a recuperator specially designed for endurance athletes, which contains glutamine and BCCA, vitamins and proteins to help your muscles recover more easily from the effort.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BARS?

One way to encourage the little ones to eat healthy and avoid 'ultra-processed snacking' is by offering them satiating bars of their favorite fruit. A study shows the satiety of the bars in children is effective up to 2 hours after consumption:

Dietary fiber, especially soluble fiber and β-glucan contribute to improve satiety thanks to its structure, viscosity and solubility (22-24). (Vilma Quitral R., 2016)

We offer you all the ingredients you need to create your own sugar-free protein bars at Bulevip.

1. Start by choosing your base : You can include your favorite cereals, we recommend whole oat flakes , swollen spelt or Cereals/Muesli


2. Give it flavor :  Dare with various flavors of creams : hazelnuts, peanuts, praline, chocolate... or, something even healthier, all kinds of seeds : pumpkin, hemp, flax, etc.


3. Combine all the ingredients :  Honey is one of the natural ingredients that allows you to shape your bars.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCE

Nadia Reyna1,2, Rafael Moreno Rojas3, Laura Mendoza2, Karla Parra1, Sergia Linares1, Eduardo Reyna4 and Fernando Cámara Martos3 (2016) Formulation of nutritional bars with milk proteins: glycemic index and satiety effect.
Vilma Quitral R. Eduardo Atalah S. María Fernanda Jara C. Francisca Echeverría G. Juan P. Vivanco L. Ximena López A. (2016) Study of acceptability and satiety of high-fiber cereal bars for schoolchildren . </p>