Counting Calories Is Absolute CRAP
We ran out of room for the ingredients so here is the rest for the protein bar: (Glucose, Sugar, Palm Oil, Nonfat Milk, Glycerin, Butter (Cream, Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Whey, Salt, Mono And Diglycerides, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Soy Lecithin), Glycerin, Invert Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Water, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Sugar, Vegetable Oil (Canola And/Or Soybean), Caramel Color, Cocoa Powder, Nonfat Dry Milk, BHT (Preservative), Soy Lecithin, Citric Acid. Contains Milk And Soy Ingredients. May Contain Traces of Peanut, Tree Nuts, And Wheat.
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There are 29g of sugar in the “healthy” protein bar, this goes to show calories are NOT equal. So counting calories is NOT a way to increase cellular energy, eat for optimal health and prevent many health concerns.
Look at the potassium, which is known to help with cramps and muscle fatigue. The avocado may be the better choice here when it comes to food before or after the gym. Also magnesium is a mineral that helps prevent cramps and fatigue.
Whole food is always the better option when it comes to nutrition, because it is SO nutrient dense. If you want a really great post-workout or meal-replacement shake, try starting with some ice, an unsweetened nut milk or cow’s/goat milk, a scoop of nut butter and some avocados. Add in some berries (low glycemic, high antioxidants and go great with nut butters) then add in an actually healthy protein powder (optional). Throw in a scoop of greens or a handful of kale, spinach, lettuce, etc. Blend and enjoy a high calorie, super filling well balanced shake.
Calories are what fill us up, provide us with these micronutrients (if you choose the correct options) and give us energy. If we starve, we won’t heal, our brains will look totally different and we definitely won’t have any energy.
Next time, don’t look at the calories, look at the ingredients. Can you pronounce them and what vitamins and minerals do you get from eating that food? It does no good to take drugs or supplements to help with a health issue, if the food we are eating doesn’t help us get closer to our goals.
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