When's the best time to have a protein bar?

Question

Before, during, or after a workout?

Answer 1

Well i play alot of sports and I always have my protein bar after my workouts because it helps replenish the nutrients that you might have lost during the workout and u keep replenishing your body with healthy foods, and protein bars your body will be able to recover after a sprint or hard workout alot faster then if u don't replenish your strength right after. It wouldn't hurt to take protein bars about 15 - 20 min before the workout because it will give you more energy but I believe it is more effective if you take them after. hope the info helped

~Mel

Answer 2

If at all, I recommend eating one 2 hours before or after a workout. However, for best results, drink a protein shake (mixed) rather than eating a bar. These are healthier by far than the most bars, which are rich in sugar and do not digest easily.

My favorite replacement bar is the Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch bar at http://aforrey.qhealthzone.com/Default.aspx.

Best wishes,
adamray

Answer 3

Proteins are mainly used to recover the body from any damage (including muscle cell destruction by workout).

Answer: after the workout. However, consuming frequent and large amounts of protein aid sufficiently in the recovery process. As your body will not be fully recovered in 1 day (most likely), it does not really matter, as your body will most likely be (almost) constantly recovering from previous workouts.

Having a good meal right after a workout is also believed to allow greater weight gain by some (Arnold Schwarzenegger claims this as well).

Answer 4

15-30 minutes before your workout, preferably in the morning.

Answer 5

30 mins before your workout.

Answer 6

before

Answer 7

After you bought it.

Answer 8

when you are hungry but it's to early for a meal.

Answer 9

Never.