My NUT told me at 1 month I could eat one protein bar per day, as a meal or as a snack. Through the week, I usually eat one for lunch at work, just because they have 20g of protein in them, and convenient to pack, carry, etc.

So far, every low carb, low sugar protein bar I have fried tastes like ass and feet. I figure protein is a must: you don't have to dig it, just have to do it. YMMV Good luck on finding a good one.

Mozay & Steve:

You do not have to compromise taste. I also use protein bars probably once a week. The trick to finding a good protein bar is reviewing sugar alcohols and carbs, and ensure that they have over 20g of protein. I use Pure Protein (which is available at WalMart and Sam's- -thank you Alysha and Joy) and these ones are pretty tasty. The bars that were recommended to me come in a variety pack (Chocolate Deluxe, Chewy Chocolate Chip, and Chocolate Peanut Butter) they range from 180-200 calories but each bar has 20g of protein.

Good luck and check with your nutritionist about your guidelines.

STeve,

I really like the oh yeah bars, but when i look at the fat and calories, im like really? they want us to eat these.....? as long as they dnt pack on weight i will eat them, im just worried...

These are the only fake protein I eat as I absolutely will not do the shake deal. But some are way better than others. FYI they may look like snickers but they're not LOL

lucifer

Some protein bars are just glorified candy bars watch the carbs, sugars, versus protein. My fav http://tinyurl.com/32wxdkn I always have a stash on these for travel. I prefer a protein shake though... mine is awesome and tastes like a smoothie shop drink so I look forward to it (oodles of protein, low carb, low cal) http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.com/2009/04/heads-up-max-protein.html

Good Luck finding stuff you enjoy,
~Michelle "Shelly"

I have started to fool around with these recipes to make my own protein bars (just can't stand the thought of elemental foods and then an infusion of chemicals from the bar maker): http://liftforlife.com/content/bodybuilding-fitness-diet-health-articles/diet-articles/727-protein-bar

I have bought many, many bars but they sit there after a bite (too hard, too assfooty (TM Steve Davis), too chemical tasting. I am particularly looking forward to the fudge tasting ones.

the Oh Yeah bars are really good...i was just worried about the fat and calories, but being that i now dnt absrb all the fat, then they are ok to me.

I eat the pure protein bars from walmart...most of the flavors are actually good. I found some strawberry cheesecake flavored ones there lastnight, but haven't tried them yet. 20 grms of protein and like 3 grms of sugar.

so far the only bars I have really liked have been the atkins granola type bars. They have very low sugar and an ok amount of protein (15-17g). Been using them for over a year now as a quick meal or snack and so far my test have all come back good and I am feeling great.

I think the Atkins bars are pretty good. Anxious to try some different ones now.

www.dietdirect.com

Great protein bars. My favorite is Choc Cookie Dough! I use when out for the day. They are delicious and filling...

These by far are my favorite: http://nashuanutrition.com/store/index.php?target=products&product_id=229

I use the Nashua Nutrition site and sample all sorts of things. I used the fruity flavored protein drinks all summer when I got to the point where I just couldn't get another fake chocolate shake down my throat.

I like that I can see the nutrition information before I even order it.

@Steve: "you don't have to dig it, you just have to do it." Love that! I'm going to adopt that saying. I think it will come in handy. :-)) -Jenny