Any of you dudes eat Quest Protein Bars?

[J Shuttlesworth]

Sooooooo damn good. Microwave em for 10 seconds and it's like having a dessert, but with insanely good nutrition profile. They just released S'more flavor. I tried it and it's ****ing good. Anybody else hooked on these?

[russwest0]

whey protein is more efficient.

[Batz]

Yeah they're awesome. Cookies & Cream are legendary stuff. Those macros and fiber, amazing flavors, at somewhat affordable price. It just can't be beat.

[J Shuttlesworth]

whey protein is more efficient.
They are made with whey protein, and some casein protein too

[J Shuttlesworth]

Yeah they're awesome. Cookies & Cream are legendary stuff. Those macros and fiber, amazing flavors, at somewhat affordable price. It just can't be beat.
Word. Cookies and Cream is my favorite. I just tried the S'mores and honestly, I think it's as good as the C&C. Try it

[Batz]

Word. Cookies and Cream is my favorite. I just tried the S'mores and honestly, I think it's as good as the C&C. Try it
I could imagine. :eek: I'll pick up a few when I run out.

[hateraid]

Quest is a marketing machine

[Batz]

Quest is a marketing machine
Don't hold back now hate. Come on give us the dig.

[hateraid]

I think there are better bars out there. Bars that are much cleaner. There are still artificial sweeteners in the bar. Labels are a little inconsistent.
What they do well is cater to the masses and use effective marketing. Lonestar which is one of the biggest supplement distributors carries them. It accounts for 22% of their business. That is HUGE.
It's not a bad bar. I find them too chewy and still get that protein texture.

[hateraid]

Take for example the cookies and cream bar. There are 22 grams of carbs. 18 grams is fibre, 1 gram is sugar. Where are the other 3 grams? Artificial sweetener

[J Shuttlesworth]

Take for example the cookies and cream bar. There are 22 grams of carbs. 18 grams is fibre, 1 gram is sugar. Where are the other 3 grams? Artificial sweetener
That's still excellent compared to just about any bar on the market. only 3 net carbs? Much better than having 20g of sugar like other bars

[hateraid]

That's still excellent compared to just about any bar on the market. only 3 net carbs? Much better than having 20g of sugar like other bars
Depends on what type of sugar. 20 grams of natural occurring sugars from a whole bar is better than 3 grams of artificial sugar any day of the week. You need sugars to uptake nutrients, even if you are dieting. Sugar is the most misrepresented nutrient in the nutritional world.

[methusala]

I think there are better bars out there. Bars that are much cleaner.

I'm listening...

[hateraid]

hateraid what do you think of the rumble drink?

any cheaper equivalents you can think of?
I can't think of anything close that has the same nutrient content. It is a very unique drink as it has those phytonutrients. Maybe a canister of Spirutein? It would be healthier, but not as tasty

[hateraid]

I'm listening...
Check out these Daryl NRG bars. Fantastic and has no artificial sweteners. They taste like a moist muffin top.
I also prefer Clif Bars. Because it has high sugar count it gets a bad rep. Although those sugars are coming from the natural occurring whole foods.

I'm not 100% against Quest. I do believe their hype way exceeds it's actual nutritional benefits. If it wasn't as hyped as it is I would promote it. But still don't like the texture

[9erempiree]

:facepalm

Protein bars are gimmicks and nobody should be eating them. I would rather eat protein from meats and drinking homemade shakes. That is plenty of protein and eating a protein bar is just an excuse to eat junk but they label it "protein" and the mass public eat it up, no pun.

Think about it for one second, you guys are ingesting something that is supposedly healthy but yet it is done in a fashion of "cookies and cream" or any other stupid flavors they try to fake. Lets face it, it is not cookies and cream and it is concocted in some labratory.

I don't know why you guys are eating this unless it is some short cut in your training. When I was training daily, I was very disciplined and this included what I eat. I made time to cook and prep foods that I need for the day.

[hateraid]

:facepalm

Protein bars are gimmicks and nobody should be eating them. I would rather eat protein from meats and drinking homemade shakes. That is plenty of protein and eating a protein bar is just an excuse to eat junk but they label it "protein" and the mass public eat it up, no pun.

Think about it for one second, you guys are ingesting something that is supposedly healthy but yet it is done in a fashion of "cookies and cream" or any other stupid flavors they try to fake. Lets face it, it is not cookies and cream and it is concocted in some labratory.

I don't know why you guys are eating this unless it is some short cut in your training. When I was training daily, I was very disciplined and this included what I eat. I made time to cook and prep foods that I need for the day.

I feel you're a little misinformed. There are plenty of great clean protein bars, some with very good quality protein. You're also assuming that people who eat protein bars eat is as a primary source of nutrients. People like myself who eat bars use it to sustain or to fill in nutritional gaps. Not use it as a source of food. It's way better than any fast food out there and it is extremely convenient.
Take a look at the Quest Bar. They use whey protein and almond butter. Too very good sources of protein. And I doubt OP is eating this as a meal.
Yes the masses are naive when it comes to supplements, but don't pigeon hole all supplement/bar eaters in the same category.

[TheNaturalWR]

whey protein is more efficient.

Agreed. Aren't Quest bars like $3? A serving of whey is the same amount of protein and is essentially just a buck.

[GimmeThat]

Gatorade candies.


you heard it here first.

[plowking]

:facepalm

Protein bars are gimmicks and nobody should be eating them. I would rather eat protein from meats and drinking homemade shakes. That is plenty of protein and eating a protein bar is just an excuse to eat junk but they label it "protein" and the mass public eat it up, no pun.

Think about it for one second, you guys are ingesting something that is supposedly healthy but yet it is done in a fashion of "cookies and cream" or any other stupid flavors they try to fake. Lets face it, it is not cookies and cream and it is concocted in some labratory.

I don't know why you guys are eating this unless it is some short cut in your training. When I was training daily, I was very disciplined and this included what I eat. I made time to cook and prep foods that I need for the day.

Why are you stupid and don't know much of anything?

Why are protein bars in your head rent free? I should have never introduced that saying to ISH.

[GimmeThat]

:facepalm

Protein bars are gimmicks and nobody should be eating them. I would rather eat protein from meats and drinking homemade shakes. That is plenty of protein and eating a protein bar is just an excuse to eat junk but they label it "protein" and the mass public eat it up, no pun.

Think about it for one second, you guys are ingesting something that is supposedly healthy but yet it is done in a fashion of "cookies and cream" or any other stupid flavors they try to fake. Lets face it, it is not cookies and cream and it is concocted in some labratory.

I don't know why you guys are eating this unless it is some short cut in your training. When I was training daily, I was very disciplined and this included what I eat. I made time to cook and prep foods that I need for the day.


because, as you described it.

civilization IS fake. and the masses enjoy it.

[JohnnySic]

Protein bars are just glorified candy bars.

[plowking]

Protein bars are just glorified candy bars.

In what way is me eating a bar with 30g of protein and 12g of carbs the same as me eating a candy bar?

No one is saying eat one everyday and use it to replace meals on a consistent basis. But it is a healthy alternative. Yes... They are healthy.

[JohnnySic]

In what way is me eating a bar with 30g of protein and 12g of carbs the same as me eating a candy bar?

No one is saying eat one everyday and use it to replace meals on a consistent basis. But it is a healthy alternative. Yes... They are healthy.
They are convenient, that's their main appeal. And they have protein. But also lots of sugar.

I mostly avoid them.

[hateraid]

They are convenient, that's their main appeal. And they have protein. But also lots of sugar.

I mostly avoid them.
Depends on the bar and depends on the sugar. If a protein bar made with real fruit and nuts that was 100% paleo had 15gr of sugar on the ingredient profile, do you think that's bad sugar?
What's the difference with that and eating greek yogurt with blueberries?
You may be misinformed about sugar. Sugar is a necessity to uptake all macronutrients.
Confectionery sugar is generally not added to a bar. Sugars can be naturally occurring in the ingredients.

[The_Yearning]

Ain't nothin' sweet over here brah.

[hateraid]

Depends on the bar and depends on the sugar. If a protein bar made with real fruit and nuts that was 100% paleo had 15gr of sugar on the ingredient profile, do you think that's bad sugar?
What's the difference with that and eating greek yogurt with blueberries?
You may be misinformed about sugar. Sugar is a necessity to uptake all macronutrients.
Confectionery sugar is generally not added to a bar. Sugars can be naturally occurring in the ingredients.

Here's a neg I received for this thread:


dumbass take your sales pitch and fvck off. you don't have a degree

:lol
This is so confusing since all I was doing is sincerely giving some advice. My company doesn't even make protein bars
It boggles my mind how people are so fricken wound up about nutrition. I give honest advice and get ridiculed by the same people who do internet research and get swindled by ads.
As Hawker said in a different thread, people can talk about subjects related to their work with good intentions without trying to sell something

[Done_And_Done]

LOL @ sales pitch and f*uck off

So much protein bar roid rage.

The poor guy does nothing but try to be informative and respond to all queries with sound facts/industry knowledge and this is what he gets in return lol... Ish, I tell you

[hateraid]

LOL @ sales pitch and f*uck off

So much protein bar roid rage.

The poor guy does nothing but try to be informative and respond to all queries with sound facts/industry knowledge and this is what he gets in return lol... Ish, I tell you
I know right? I can post "I like protein bars" and some uptight internet expert will shout "SALES PITCH!"
It's hilarious I get these shots taken at me

[CasterL]

I haven't used bars mainly just whey. A shake seems just as convenient to me and cheaper so I don't really get them.

Off topic. What do you guys see the best results with on protein per pound. Im shooting for the old fashioned 1 gram per pound, however I've seen mixed opinions on the benefits of more than that. Some might say just eat more to be safe but I find it a ballache as I've been on a really long cut before I start my first bulk, and I find it tricky to consistently eat more with limited cals to play with.

[DeuceWallaces]

I know right? I can post "I like protein bars" and some uptight internet expert will shout "SALES PITCH!"
It's hilarious I get these shots taken at me

Do you have a degree in nutrition, biology, or physiology?

[hateraid]

Do you have a degree in nutrition, biology, or physiology?

I took Applied Nutriton in University and got certified as a Nutritionist. Then I got interested in alternative healing. I went to a Holistic College and got certified in Practical Herbalism and intergrative medicine.
I never really took it any further since I got promoted at GNC as a third party product specialist and product development. So I worked with making formulas and products. I actually was part of a team that designed the first multi-pack for GNC

But in light of all that I don't come on here to be an authority of anything Nutrtion. I just share my input. Through experience I've learned that there are many ideas and means of approaching optimal nutrition

[J Shuttlesworth]

Depends on what type of sugar. 20 grams of natural occurring sugars from a whole bar is better than 3 grams of artificial sugar any day of the week. You need sugars to uptake nutrients, even if you are dieting. Sugar is the most misrepresented nutrient in the nutritional world.
Only a few of the Quest flavors have artificial sugar in them though

[J Shuttlesworth]

Hateraid, here is a list of ingredients from the Chocolate Brownie quest bar. Is anything here a red flag?

Protein Blend (Whey Protein Isolate, Milk Protein Isolate), Isomalto-Oligosaccharides* (Prebiotic Fiber) Almonds, Cocoa, Water. Contains less than 2% of the following: Sea Salt, Lo Han Guo, Sucralose, Natural Flavorings.

I realize it has sucralose, but it's such a minimal amount. Less than 2% of those last 4 ingredients doesn't seem too bad

[hateraid]

They are little amounts, but still significant.
Again, I'm not claiming it's harmful, I'm saying this bar cannot be advertised as all natural.
Also like a said, there are better bars that taste better AND are all natural on the market.
If you like them, by all means, I'm not judging. The only problem I have is when they are being justified for something they are not.

Also some contain erythritol. Another sugar alcohol.

[hateraid]

Only a few of the Quest flavors have artificial sugar in them though
I have yet to find one that doesn't

[Done_And_Done]

I know right? I can post "I like protein bars" and some uptight internet expert will shout "SALES PITCH!"
It's hilarious I get these shots taken at me

And as expected...

" Sounds like you shit out more intelligence than you could afford to lose during your intestinal scare. Go ahead and eat up hateridiot's marketing errr expertise. ~Homoe94 aka Sugar"

Haha!

[BlazerRed]

If only they weren't so pricey.. wish they cost the same as Cliff Bars.

Cinnamon ones are great.. never tried the cookies and cream. Really like the Raspberry and white choc as well.

[plowking]

I actually had a look at the nutrition facts on the back of one yesterday, since my GF loves them now that we're both trying to cut up for the summer. I think it was cookie dough flavor and it said it had 17g of dietary fibre... Is it me or does that seem like a hell of a lot?
I'm 215lbs, and I generally eat about 200-250g of protein a day, so I do try and get as much dietary fibre as I can simply to help digestion. But it seems like an intense amount just from one small bar.

Hateraid or anyone else with thoughts on this? I don't generally count how many grams of fibre I'm getting, but I assume it is in the healthy amount, but that seems like it would tip it over the decent amount.

[hateraid]

I actually had a look at the nutrition facts on the back of one yesterday, since my GF loves them now that we're both trying to cut up for the summer. I think it was cookie dough flavor and it said it had 17g of dietary fibre... Is it me or does that seem like a hell of a lot?
I'm 215lbs, and I generally eat about 200-250g of protein a day, so I do try and get as much dietary fibre as I can simply to help digestion. But it seems like an intense amount just from one small bar.

Hateraid or anyone else with thoughts on this? I don't generally count how many grams of fibre I'm getting, but I assume it is in the healthy amount, but that seems like it would tip it over the decent amount.

That is plenty of soluble fiber. They source corn fibre, which I'm not sure how it compares with other types. Some other bars contain almond butter which I would lean more towards. The one thing I would make sure of is drink alot of water since too much can dehydrate you. But that is the one great take away on this bar. The fibre and how it can sustain appetite when dieting.

[hateraid]

And as expected...

" Sounds like you shit out more intelligence than you could afford to lose during your intestinal scare. Go ahead and eat up hateridiot's marketing errr expertise. ~Homoe94 aka Sugar"

Haha!
:lol
But sugar, I'm on your side!

[hateraid]

If only they weren't so pricey.. wish they cost the same as Cliff Bars.

Cinnamon ones are great.. never tried the cookies and cream. Really like the Raspberry and white choc as well.

I love Cliff Bars! I had 2 today. I had White Chocolate Macadamia. So good

[J Shuttlesworth]

If only they weren't so pricey.. wish they cost the same as Cliff Bars.

Cinnamon ones are great.. never tried the cookies and cream. Really like the Raspberry and white choc as well.
That's one of the appeals. Nearly guarantees a shit after eating :bowdown:

It's a pretty filling bar considering it's 160-190 calories.

[BlazerRed]

That's one of the appeals. Nearly guarantees a shit after eating :bowdown:

It's a pretty filling bar considering it's 160-190 calories.

Nothing like a good protein shit :rockon:


I love Cliff Bars! I had 2 today. I had White Chocolate Macadamia. So good

I used to like them until I went on a 5 night hike with nothing but Cliff Bars and dehydrated meals. Bad idea.. was so sick of all that shit by the end of it eating nearly made me sick. Helped me pack better for trips since though..