PROTEIN BARS AND SHAKES

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What are you really eating?
Many protein powders and bars contain high levels of sugar- so read the package and look out for:

evaporated cane syrup, dextrose, fructose ( concentrated fruit sugar), high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup solids, tapioca syrup, brown rice syrup, molasses, maple syrup, honey, sucrose, glucose, cane sugar, cane syrup, brown sugar, coconut sugar, palm sugar, and of course, sugar

WHY IS SUGAR SO BAD?

• Sugar slows your metabolism, slowing weight loss
• Sugar slows brain function, making you less alert
• Sugar can cause fatigue
• Sugar does not give lasting energy

A few more ingredients to avoid....

SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE

• Made from GMO soy
• Very allergenic
• Causes headaches and inflammation
• Causes stomach pain and poor digestion

ANYTHING THAT IS 'HYDROGENATED'

• The ingredient has been heated to high temperatures
• This denatures the proteins in the ingredient
• The denatured proteins convert to "rancid oils" in your body
• Rancid oils are a form of trans fat

WORST PROTEIN BARS AND SHAKES

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WHAT TO EAT INSTEAD

LOW FAT COTTAGE CHEESE AND FRUIT

NONFAT GREEK YOGURT (FAGE) WITH FRUIT

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SOURCES

• http://wellandgood.com/2012/07/16/the-5-best-and-worst-nutrition-bars/#the-...
• http://fitness.allwomenstalk.com/worst-protein-powder-ingredients-you-shoul...
• http://paleoedge.com/best-and-worst-whey-protein-powders/