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baseball4

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Aug 6, 2011 12:04 PM
I work 3rd shift in the hospital and I'm looking for a bar that is high in protein. I've looked on Google, but I'm trusting the OC-Nation on this one. I work 7p-7a and I usually don't take lunch until 3am. I'm looking for something to snack on around 11pm that will hold me over. I know it's important for protein/meal bars to be low in fat and hopefully low in sugar.

Do you guys have any suggestions? I've been working out and eating a high protein diet so if that gives you an idea that'd be good. I'm trying to slim down and put on more muscle and I know it's important to eat small meals regularly.

Thanks guys.
Aug 6, 2011 12:04pm
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MontyBrunswick

Aug 6, 2011 12:09 PM
Cliff Bars are OK.

Just eat fruit or vegetables. Most are negative calorie foods.
Aug 6, 2011 12:09pm
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sleeper

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Aug 6, 2011 12:37 PM
Peanut butter and a banana. The peanut butter will give you instant energy to use and the banana will give you the starch for prolonged energy.

There, I just saved you a lot of money.
Aug 6, 2011 12:37pm
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BR1986FB

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Aug 6, 2011 3:00 PM
Real food is the way to go. Take a bag of jerky & some almond or macadamias.
Aug 6, 2011 3:00pm
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Glory Days

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Aug 6, 2011 8:20 PM
i prefer peanut butter m&m's and a butterfinger to snack on.
Aug 6, 2011 8:20pm
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balk14

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Aug 6, 2011 9:40 PM
builders bars
Aug 6, 2011 9:40pm
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I Am Ahab

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Aug 7, 2011 12:13 AM
I've always liked balance bars. They taste better than any other protein bar I've tasted. Second choice would be a power bar. I dont think these are necessarily low sugar but I dont know any bars that are. Trail mix is also another healthy snack option. I like the sweet/salty kind with the m&m's.

Also an option that I use first for a filling and healthy snack is a protein smoothy. I use muscle milk, berries, bananas, sometimes spinach, some peanut butter, and ice. The muscle milk makes it taste great ( as good as any fattening milkshake or other treat). It also keeps you satisfied for a good while. I drink a smoothie as my breakfast and it keeps me filled up till lunch.
Aug 7, 2011 12:13am
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Sonofanump

Aug 7, 2011 7:35 PM
The best "bars" are Larabars. Most are nothing but fruit and nuts.
Aug 7, 2011 7:35pm
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tigerballonline

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Aug 7, 2011 7:47 PM
Here are Advocares snack bars, they taste pretty good with 10g protein
https://www.advocare.com/Microsite/Images/Store/Labels/A3615.pdf

l Contains 10 grams of protein, Superior alternative to candy bars and cookies, Provides balanced nutrition, Good source of 18 vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, D and E ,Contains only 140 calories per bar
key ingredients: Beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid, oat fiber, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin B-
6, vitamin B-12, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, protein blend

These are good on the go, but I rarely eat snack bars.
If your interested in these send me a message, but along with others, i usually eat a tablespoon of peanut butter or a hand full of almonds
Aug 7, 2011 7:47pm
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baseball4

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Aug 7, 2011 9:25 PM
I was told to try some Zero Impact Pumpkin Supreme bars. I think I'm going to give them a shot and see how I like them. They are 30g of protein, so a sufficient source of protein. I appreciate all of your comments. I will be falling back on these if I decide I don't like the Zero Impact. They are made by VPX if anyone else is interested.
Aug 7, 2011 9:25pm
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tigerballonline

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Aug 7, 2011 10:19 PM
going to check them out.
Aug 7, 2011 10:19pm
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tigerballonline

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Aug 7, 2011 10:22 PM
440 is not a snack, thats a full meal. I tend to eat no more than 150 calories for my between meal snacks
Aug 7, 2011 10:22pm
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BR1986FB

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Aug 8, 2011 5:31 AM
baseball4;854510 wrote:I was told to try some Zero Impact Pumpkin Supreme bars. I think I'm going to give them a shot and see how I like them. They are 30g of protein, so a sufficient source of protein. I appreciate all of your comments. I will be falling back on these if I decide I don't like the Zero Impact. They are made by VPX if anyone else is interested.

I've had these and they are tasty but you're going to need a gallon of water to wash them down because they are dry as Hell.
Aug 8, 2011 5:31am
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baseball4

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Aug 8, 2011 6:09 AM
tigerballonline;854586 wrote:440 is not a snack, thats a full meal. I tend to eat no more than 150 calories for my between meal snacks

It would be a meal bar, rather than a snack.
Aug 8, 2011 6:09am
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tigerballonline

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Aug 8, 2011 8:39 AM
Oh. well then thats different, I thought you were looking for a between meal snack
Aug 8, 2011 8:39am
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OneBuckeye

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Aug 8, 2011 10:24 AM
Hardboiled eggs are a good protien snack. I usually go with a comination of Almonds, Pork Rinds, HB Eggs and baby carrots for my snacks.
Aug 8, 2011 10:24am
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I Wear Pants

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Aug 8, 2011 2:41 PM
Clif bars are pretty tasty. I have them for breakfast a lot.
Aug 8, 2011 2:41pm
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justincredible

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Aug 8, 2011 2:44 PM
Sonofanump;854400 wrote:The best "bars" are Larabars. Most are nothing but fruit and nuts.

Agreed, I love those things. Just realized there was a coconut bar yesterday.
Aug 8, 2011 2:44pm
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