The 5 WORST protein bar ingredients… (Do YOUR bars have these?)

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Do you eat protein bars?

I mean they so convenient, yet so full of garbage!

They hold the promise of being healthy, easy and full of life-giving, muscle-building protein.

But have you ever taken a minute to look actually look at what’s Really IN them?

I think you’re going to be in for a shock when you read the TRUTH about the ingredients in some of the most popular protein bars on the market right now.

Let’s get right to it…

#1 – Soy Protein Isolate (SPI) This is, unfortunately, one of the most prevalent protein sources you’ll find in protein bars, especially those marketed to women. This marketing would have you believe that soy is an excellent protein source for women because of the isoflavones found in it. But studies have indicated that these soy isoflavones can actually be TOXIC because of how the soy is processed.

In addition, SPI was actually considered a WASTE product in soy processing until recently, when it was discovered that money could be made by passing it off as a protein source. It’s cheap and definitely NOT a high-quality protein. It should be avoided.

And the final nail in the soy coffin:
GMO. A very high percentage of the soy grown in the United States is from genetically modified organisms (GMO). They don’t currently have to be labeled as such but if you’re buying any sort of processed food, chances are good you’re getting a GMO-sourced product.

#2 – High Fructose Corn Syrup This is an easy one to figure out… The adverse health effects of it are well documented (contrary to what the commercials from the Corn Growers Association claim – those are truly among the most annoying commercials in existence, trying to make people who question corn syrup look stupid). It’s one of the WORST things you can eat and yet there are still bars that use it as a primary ingredient.

#3 – Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil Palm kernel oil is a cheap unhealthy fat. Unlike plain palm oil, palm kernel oil can’t be obtained organically. Instead, the oil must be extracted from the pit with a gasoline-like hydrocarbon solvent. The fractioned form is the most processed… If you see that in the ingredients, you should definitely avoid it.

#4 – Sugar Alcohols This includes ingredients like Maltitol Syrup, Xylitol, Sorbitol, Lactitol, Mannitol, and Erythritol. Sugar alcohols are included in bars for sweetness – especially in bars that are “carb controlled”.

Sugar alcohols don’t impact blood sugar as much as regular sugar because they’re not well absorbed in the digestive tract… And when things aren’t well absorbed in the digestive tract, things happen (if you know what I mean).

In small amounts, sugar alcohols aren’t a big problem, but if you start getting into the double digits of grams of sugar alcohol (and many low-carb bars have 20+ grams), THEN you can start to see unpleasant digestive issues.

#5 – Artificial Sweeteners I won’t get into the whole debate about whether artificial sweeteners are bad for you or not and what they turn into in your body, etc… Personally, I’m of the mindset that if it’s created by science, chances are good your body won’t recognize it and won’t be able to metabolize it into something actually good for you. Therefore, I try and stay away from artificial sweeteners as much as I possibly can. I find the actual natural flavor of real food to be pretty good

In Summary…

Those are my Top 5 Worst Protein Bar Ingredients…

And you will actually find bars that contain ALL 5 of these ingredients in them.

The main problem I have with the vast majority of protein bars today is that at their most base level, they’re deceptive. The bars are put forward as convenient, healthy alternatives to food for “on the go” people. Yet when you take a close look at the ingredients, they’re actually WORSE for you than most candy bars.

Obviously money is the biggest factor…

Companies that use high-quality ingredients in their bars have to charge more for them in order to stay in business. Hence the brick-like slop sold in bar form that you’ll find in the grocery store aisles today.

A New Breed of Protein Bar… Raw and Natural

One of my good friends Nick Nilsson, (aka: the Mad Scientist of Bodybuilding) sent me some new protein bars called…

“Dale’s Raw Food Protein Bars” <<--Click Here

The owner of this Renegade Company is Dale Buchanan. His bars are all made from raw, natural, organic ingredients. And let me tell you, these bars taste EXTREMELY good and
the quality of the ingredients is outstanding. For example, here’s what you’ll find in the Raspberry Hazelnut Bars which are one of my favorite flavors:

Organic dates, pea protein, hemp protein, rice protein, almond butter, hazelnuts, coconut nectar, dried raspberries, raw cacao, coconut oil, stevia, and water.

GREAT ingredients… GREAT taste…

They are my new favorite healthy snack!

These bars are even “vegetarian” as well. So if you eat a Raw Food or Vegan Diet these bars are a delicious source of natural protein that you eat.

And here’s the best part…

Right now you can save a HUGE 20% off Dale’s Raw Protein Bars by using coupon code: PROTEINBAR20

So just go to this website:

http://www.DalesProteinBars.com <<--Click Here

Enter Coupon Code: PROTEINBAR20

And you’ll save 20% off your protein bar orders until Feb 29.

Now, remember how I mentioned that companies that use high-quality ingredients have to charge more to stay in business?

That’s the case with these bars. I’ll be the first to admit that at their regular price, they’re not cheap… But when you can get 20% off the normal price of the bars, like you can with this sale, the price is basically the same as the garbage bars that you find at the store.

And THAT is why I highly recommend taking advantage of this offer before the Feb. 29 deadline.

Get delicious healthy protein bars and save 20% at:

http://www.DalesProteinBars.com <<--Click Here

Enter Coupon Code: PROTEINBAR20

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Note:
Due to US Customs Regulations Dale isn’t able to ship these bars outside of the USA because they are classified as “Raw Food”. However, my friend Nick ordered me some of the bars and sent them into Canada for me as a “gift”…