Bars for that Ubiquitous Grey Area of Travel

Energy bars.

Another very relevant topic both for athletes as well as travelers on the go. I know I’m in the minority in that I’ll make it a priority to pack veggies, proteins and fats to take with me on board; it does take time and planning and certainly for many, such as busy execs hopping on a plane right from the office, there may not exactly be all the time in the world to pop into the break room and whip up a salad to go.

On the same token for athletes, there’s a time and a place where we may not have time to make the delicious Homebrew I wrote about yesterday.

Here’s where bars come in.

Rule of thumb: bars can be part of the Paleo diet…but part is the key word. If you’re at home and the fridge is stocked with the fruits of your labor from your hour in the kitchen, a snack or meal made of broccoli, roast chicken and some avocado is a far batter option.

But on the plane, or on the go from a workout, there are a few bars that you can find easily that can also do the trick

1 ) AMRAP

One of the first actually Paleo bars that I’ve seen, this bar is based on the Cross Fit acronym for As Many Reps As Possible (I had to learn this, not being a Cross Fitter myself). Using egg protein powder and other ingredients that truly stay up to par with Paleo, it’s a good option for a workout recovery food.

2) EPIC

When you’re siting on a plane or a train between meetings, you don’t exactly need the fruit sugar you’d find in most bars. EPIC bars are, I hate to make the comparison, almost like a clean version of jerky but oh-so advanced. Grass -fed bison, beef and lamb as well as pastured turkey rounds out the scope of a viable protein option on the go.

3) The Paleo Diet

Endorsed by none other than Dr Cordain himself, this one is another feasible option to check out, and now they’re in Whole Foods!

Balance it out, eat fresh when you can, but don’t hesitate to throw a few of these in your Tumi or in the drawer of you desk at work. Keep that thermic effect going all day long by making sure you’re getting enough protein in.