Can anyone recommend some good protein bar brands you like? I just started the gym again and felt dizzy so I thought I can have one before or after the gym? There is so many to choose from. Thank you

I am on the soft solid phase right now (can be cut with a plastic fork), would quest bars be ok to introduce at this point?? I assume if I can eat seafood, and ground beef it would be ok....

I'm definitely on the Quest Bar bandwagon. I think they're the best protein bar out there. The company also has excellent customer service.

How far out should you be to eat a protein bar ?

I'm thinking you should probably be at the soft-foods stage (or check with your team) - the Quest Bars, if microwaved for a few seconds are very soft. It would probably depend with each type of bar.

I got the idea from someone on here to put the quest bar in my pants pocket for about 10-15 minutes before I eat it -- it gets nice and soft that way, but the microwave works too.

Some of the Quest bars can be warmed in the microwave and end up softer. I have done this with Apple Pie and Cinnamon Roll bars.

I only eat "Power Crunch!" Love them! Get them at Walmart.

I bought a boat load of Quest bars because of all the praise here and I almost died from the grossness.

Weird texture- nothing in nature has this texture with the exception of sand. My jaw ached by the time I was halfway done.

I like THINKTHIN bars, though not sure how exactly healthy they are, but they are yummy and have the Protein in spades!

I've never had the Quest. I think my gym has them so I'll have to try one.

I like the Pure Protein (High Protein, it says on the package, I guess there is a lower count one?) bars. I've found them at Albertson's (PNW grocery) so far.

Tried LUNABar and was very sad.

That's all I've tried so far though Good luck on your bar search.

I've stayed away from protein bars since (1) I tried them (Quest) on the pre-op diet and found they were a trigger food for me and I couldn't stop eating them; and (2) my mother told me that her doctor recommended them to her as a healthy and easy way to gain weight -- she struggles with underweight and since adding a protein bar a day she has been able to maintain her weight rather than losing into a dangerous range. I know some people do great with them but apparently for me and my family they are not the best food for weight loss!

I like the Think Thin bars, but the rave reviews of the Quest cookie dough bars caused me to look them up on Amazon, and surprise! They are gluten free! So I bought a box. Looking forward to it.

Power crunch is also good for a change .

I have PowerCrunch...the chocolate mint is like the Girl Scout thin mints, and the vanilla reminds me of sugar wafer cookies...those are my favorites. I order from Vitamin Shoppe and they send me discount coupons for the store.

Because of the raves about Quest bars, I went on my own "quest" (LOL) and picked up a few different flavors... the cookies and cream was quite good, I was surprised as I usually don't like that flavor...the white chocolate raspberry was awesome...not too sweet; I liked the cookie dough over the chocolate chunk; the apple pie was ok... I want to try the lemon and a few more flavors, but since the protein is high and the nutrients are better than the power crunch, I am ordering some boxes of these for a change.

If you want something lighter, then order power crunch bars...but my theory is to TRY a bar before you order a box; everyone is different!

Enjoy

I like the Power Crunch, but they're messy to eat (at least for me).

Quest will send out a few free bars if you call them or do the instant-chat on their website.

They'll also give free shipping with the code WORKOUT.

Quest bars do taste great and have great nutritional stats - HOWEVER - they are a slider for me. I can eat on (160 - 190 calories) and not be full. I use these for when I am traveling and need Protein, but I worry they are a slippery slope for me b/c they taste so good!

I will use these when I need some chocolate, so I stay away from a low protein / Fiber candy bar.

Just be careful with these-they are sliders for many (including me). My NUT recommends staying away from them until maintenance.