Whether you like your protein chocolate, coffee flavored, packed with peanut butter or berry flavored Beachbody has a P90X Protein Bar to satisfy you. Each of these healthy bars has 20 grams of protein for before fuel or after replacement nutrients.  The P90X bars are high in protein and low in fat, what could be better? These protein bars are an excellent source of protein when you are in a hurry.

Are Protein Bars Good for You?

There are all sorts of reports out about the benefits of protein bars, some are good, some not so good. This article will help dispel myths and help you to make good choices. Protein bars, as the name implies, have protein as one of the main ingredients which is critical to the development of your muscles especially after a workout when your body wants to recover and use the nutrients to heal and grow.

In addition to protein, these bars give you vitamins, minerals and other nutrients you need to sustain your health and wellness. Believe it or not, your body requires carbohydrates and fats to survive and there are proper amounts of those as well in each bar.

When Should I Eat a Protein Bar?

The best time to have a protein bar, or other protein source is before or after a workout and the reason bars are such a good idea is because they are portable, require no heating or processing and can be kept in your bag until you are ready for one. Protein bars are an excellent source of protein when you are in a hurry.

There are some who will say that a fresh piece of fish or a grilled chicken breast is best and they are correct but how many of us walk around with a piece of fowl in our pockets? The ease of use of a bar is a selling point. Getting nutrients from food sources is best but not always possible.

The average person needs 1 gram of protein per kilogram of body weight but athletes or intense fitness enthusiasts need 1.5 to 2 grams per kilogram of body weight. To figure out your daily needs divide your body weight by 2.2 and then multiply by 1 if you are a regular gym goer or by 1.5 to 2 if you know you are training exceptionally hard.