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Soy-Free Protein Bars
- 2. Soy-Free Protein Bars • When people want to get in shape or lose weight, they generally focus on exercising more and eating better. • However, our busy lifestyles often make it challenging to stick to healthy foods all the time, since meals can be time- consuming to prepare. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 3. Soy-Free Protein Bars • I know personally that right after a long run or an exhausting swim, the last thing I want to do is prepare a meal. • I am usually too tired and just want something quick and easy to eat. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 4. Soy-Free Protein Bars • That is where protein bars come in handy. They generally contain a variety of different nutrients, and they are small and portable so we can conveniently eat them on the go. • They are especially nice to have after a workout when we are not at home to cook a healthy meal. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 5. Soy-Free Protein Bars • That said, there is a downside to protein bars. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 6. Soy-Free Protein Bars • Some products pack in just as many unhealthy ingredients as healthy ones. • We may not be doing our bodies any favors, and in some cases, we may be no worse off eating a candy bar. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 7. Soy-Free Protein Bars • Soy Protein Isolate www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 8. Soy-Free Protein Bars • One common ingredient found in many protein bars is soy protein isolate. • Some products even have this listed as the main ingredient. • Soy itself is not necessarily bad, but most of the soybeans grown in the US have been genetically modified and can interfere with our hormones. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 9. Soy-Free Protein Bars • On top of that, soy protein isolate is processed, which makes it a completely different food than the fresh raw soybean itself. • Overall, it's a better idea to eat unprocessed foods in their taw or natural form rather than the processed alternative. • Typically, processed foods contain less nutrition anyway. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 10. Soy-Free Protein Bars • Eating an occasional protein bar with this processed protein source may not have a significant impact. • However, in my opinion, I would not want to eat one every day after working out - especially if I have other easy options. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 11. Soy-Free Protein Bars • Therefore, with a large number of so- called "healthy" bars on store shelves with soy protein, where does one go for another option? • It is time-consuming to read every product label, and many supermarkets do not carry a large variety. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 12. Soy-Free Protein Bars • The Good News www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 13. Soy-Free Protein Bars • The good news is that there are a growing number of soy-free bars available today, due in part to the paleo movement. • Some paleo-friendly bars may not contain as much protein as traditional products, but in many cases they contain plenty. www.PaleoBarChart.com
- 14. Soy-Free Protein Bars For more information on paleo protein bars that don't contain soy, go here: www.PaleoBarChart.com www.PaleoBarChart.com