Some Things You Need To Know About Endurance Bars

By Jack Whiles


When endurance bars came out, they were known to add power to athletes and sports enthusiasts. For this reason, they were also called power or energy bars and these were consumed before, during and after trainings and workouts. Due to these being very easy to carry around, endurance athletes such as cyclists, marathoners, triathletes and adventure racers always carried these with them to increase their endurance and performance.

More recently, more types and flavors of these products have come out. Depending on the market that they are aimed at, they may be high in protein or carbohydrates, or some may help in weight loss, hormonal issues, or anti-aging. Some examples of markets with specific types of these products to address their needs are diabetics, dieters and women. Aside from advertisements, one will be able to determine which market a certain product is targeted at by reading the label and ingredient list on the packaging. Another important reason for reading such labels and lists is that some people may have allergic reactions to some of the ingredients.

Energy bars serve as a quick solution for people who are constantly on-the-go. With it's small size and convenient packaging it is easy to bring a piece everywhere you go. Moreover, whatever one is doing, it is easy to eat a bar. Refrigeration is not needed for this product, nor does it have to be heated before one is able to eat it.

All such products come with nutrition information that lists how much calories it contains. For this reason, it makes the counting of calories easy for those who are trying to lose weight. One may consume these products as a snack or they can be used as a meal replacement. When consumed as a snack, it must contain only half or a quarter of the calories that a meal replacement contains. It is important to read the label in order to know the objective that the bar is addressing.

Performance enhancers for competitive athletes, however, must have more protein, carbohydrates and energy caloric content to amp bodily functions. This is normally eaten at specified intervals usually scheduled by a trainer or a nutritionist. Each type of athlete also require equally different type of bar for their regimen usually handpicked by their nutritionists.

Energy bars are now a regular part of every grocery aisle and whole foods store. Another venue in which these can be purchased are some athletic gear stores. The internet is also a good place to find such products.

It is important to remember not to drink energy drinks when eating energy bars as consuming both may cause harm to one's body. Moreover, one must always remember to examine the labels. It is always best to consume those with natural sweeteners such as honey, agave or fruits, as artificial sweeteners will do nothing but harm your body. Most of these also contain common allergens such as milk, eggs and nuts, thus those who are prone to allergic reactions must be vigilant.

Endurance bars can be very helpful to one's health objectives. To ensure that there will be no unwanted side effects though, it is best to consult with one's doctor first. Doing so will also warrant the effectiveness of one's plans.




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