I am on a calorie/low fat diet and For breakfast I have those breakfast bars or most of the time actually protein bars.
Does anyone advise against this? Or does anyone say stick with it?
Advice is always a must for me!! Any would be good.
Thanks.

[Edit] I guess I should of put this in the nutrition and supplements section. Sorry!!

Depends whats in them. Generally speaking they aren't a real good choice, but if the only alternative is donuts or somethin... then stick with the bar.

Theres also lots of problems with inaccurate labels on many protein bars. Theres usually less protein and much more carbs than is listed.

Depends whats in them. Generally speaking they aren't a real good choice, but if the only alternative is donuts or somethin... then stick with the bar.

Theres also lots of problems with inaccurate labels on many protein bars. Theres usually less protein and much more carbs than is listed.

What are the inaccuracies?

Sounds expensive.

They can be!!

Why don't you want to try egg-whites or Kashi cereal, or oatmeal in the morning? Those are good alternatives and do not require much time for cooking.

Depends on the bars, but they're likely not a great choice because of sugar, additives/stabilizers, and lack of any real micronutrient value. But as someone said, they're not the worst thing in the world if your only alternative is doughnuts or something.

Is there a reason you couldn't replace the bar with (or at least incorporate) things like oats, egg whites, and fruit into your breakfast?

Depends on the bars, but they're likely not a great choice because of sugar, additives/stabilizers, and lack of any real micronutrient value. But as someone said, they're not the worst thing in the world if your only alternative is doughnuts or something.

Is there a reason you couldn't replace the bar with (or at least incorporate) things like oats, egg whites, and fruit into your breakfast?

I have what is called cialacs brew. I am unable to digest anything with wheat, oats, rye, grain. Which is what is in most food. i.e. kashi cereal, oatmeal. I eat what I can and stay healthy.

I have what is called cialacs brew. I am unable to digest anything with wheat, oats, rye, grain. Which is what is in most food. i.e. kashi cereal, oatmeal. I eat what I can and stay healthy.
Ah, I see! That must be quite tough. Well, you're doing what you can and what's best for you, which is more than most.

Congrats on leading a healthy lifestyle your despite your obstacles. :tu:

Ah, I see! That must be quite tough. Well, you're doing what you can and what's best for you, which is more than most.

Congrats on leading a healthy lifestyle your despite your obstacles. :tu:

Im tryin :flex:

I am on a calorie/low fat diet and For breakfast I have those breakfast bars or most of the time actually protein bars.
Does anyone advise against this? Or does anyone say stick with it?
Advice is always a must for me!! Any would be good.
Thanks.

It's probably best policy to make all your protein consumption from natural sources (chicken, eggs, tuna, etc). I only supplement with a whey shake because it's easy to drink, and takes up less space than another chicken breast for supper.

Is this a time issue? Do you not have time in the mornings? It doesn't take me any longer than 5 mintues to cook 1 cup of oatmeal and have it with a whey shake. I'm out the door soon after, and have some eggs/egg beaters about an hour later at work.

I crumbled once at the drug store, wanting chocolate (I LOVE chocolate). I instead bought a whey protein bar and although it wasn't bad, just further re-inforced my lifestyle change and decision to stay away from the crap.

Bottom line - just try to get your protein from natural sources.

:)

Ken

Protein bars are best when away from the home and you need to eat something reasonably healthy