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Protein Bars Are WORSE than Candy Bars!!!

2024-08-03 Education
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Should you eat protein bars as part of a healthy diet? Let’s look at popular protein bar ingredients and see why you might want to avoid them altogether. For more details on this topic, check out the full article on the website: ➡️ https://drbrg.co/42pxPS0 0:00 Introduction: Are protein bars healthy? 0:57 CLIF Builder's protein bars 2:45 CLIF chocolate chip energy bars 4:27 KIND protein bars 5:21 Quest birthday cake bar 6:26 Pure Protein bars 7:45 ONE protein bars 8:38 MET-Rx protein bars 9:42 One of the most surprising protein bars to avoid Today, I’m going to compare the ingredients of popular protein bars, but first, let’s compare a Snickers bar to a protein bar! A 50-gram Snickers bar contains 30 grams of carbs and is about 58% sugar. CLIF Builder's protein bars are 68 grams and are about 41% sugar, with the same number of carbohydrates as Snickers. The extra carbs in the CLIF bar come from starches that quickly turn into sugar in the blood. CLIF Builder's bars contain 20 grams of protein but in the form of soy protein concentrate, a low-quality protein. Like most protein bars, they're also full of ultra-processed ingredients. CLIF energy bars are 68 grams and 55.88% sugar. Despite their name, they will not give you sustainable energy, just a tiny spike followed by a crash. KIND bars make several claims, such as “#1 ingredient=heart healthy peanuts," “low glycemic index,” “dairy-free,” and “non-GMO.” They contain glucose syrup, which is not a low-glycemic-index ingredient, along with sugar, honey, palm oil, soy protein isolate, and chicory root fiber. Quest birthday cake bars contain 9 grams of sugar alcohol, which can lead to GI problems like gas, bloating, and diarrhea. They’re 41% sugar and also contain polydextrose, which hasn’t been studied much in humans. Pure Protein bars claim to have only 2 grams of sugar, but they contain 17 grams of carbohydrates and only 1 gram of fiber. These bars contain 14 grams of starches, equivalent to 4 more teaspoons of sugar! The ONE protein bar is a 60-gram product containing 20 grams of protein and only 1 gram of sugar, but it has 25 grams of carbs from starches and cellulose, which is essentially sawdust. It also contains maltitol, an ingredient you’ll want to avoid. The MET-Rx meal replacement bar contains 48 grams of carbohydrates and ingredients such as rice starch, maltitol syrup, corn syrup, fructose, and soy protein isolate. Next, let’s look at the ingredients of an A.M. RXBAR. They contain 10 grams of protein, oats, cashews, egg whites, and honey. However, the front label is misleading because these bars contain several other ingredients, 52% of which are sugar. Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio: Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media. Follow Me On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Drberg/ YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@UCpWhiwlOPxOmwQu5xyjtLDw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drericberg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drericberg/ Spotify Podcast: 🎧 https://drbrg.co/DrBerg-Spotify TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbergofficial X: https://x.com/dr_ericberg Disclaimer: Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients, so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose, and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. #keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle Thanks for watching! I hope this increases your awareness about protein bars and their ingredients. I’ll see you in the next video.

Top Comments (10)

@shaverge 2024-08-03

My favorite protein bar is a hard boiled egg.

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@xtripv108 2024-08-03

PLEASE DO PROTEIN POWDERS NEXT! 🙏

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@RealMaxMura 2024-08-03

05:14 “Don’t worry… it gets worse!” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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@Garorso 2024-08-09

Sure, these protein bars are not as healthy as most think. But there’s no argument to say they are worse than a candy bar when they at least offer protein with similar calories

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@jerryf196 2024-08-03

This video makes total sense. Human bodies are made to eat grown food. Not processed food

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@atthebijou8209 2024-08-04

such fun! so engaging. love the glasses on, glasses off. and the takedown is stunning.

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@janetgies8698 2024-08-03

I love it - “Don’t worry it gets worse!” Yes it does Doctor! ❤

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@sadtiger2022 2024-08-03

I'm so glad you highlighted this! I've been teaching this to my kids for years and they too stay away from them. My daughter is hypothyroid and has hypoglycemia issues and knows these things make her feel like garbage. Because they are!

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@tiffanys.4250 2024-08-12

Thank you so much, I keep these in the car but I am usually still hungry after eating.

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@JamesTrouten-r7n 2025-11-15

Your videos are very special to me and gives me a chance to help with taking care of myself. Thanks for sharing love

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