Energy bars provide a simple convenient means for quick meals or snacks on the go. Select a high protein, low sugar energy bar with no trans fats and no more than 100 percent of the recommended daily allowance for vitamins and minerals, recommends the IDEA Health and Fitness Association. Jim's PermaLean Protein Bars offer a nutrient dense meal replacement option with a high protein and low sugar content. NutriScience Corporation, accredited with the Better Business Bureau, manufactures PermaLean bars as a healthy meal alternative.
Ingredients
Jim's PermaLean Protein Bars combine four protein sources including whey protein isolate, whey protein concentrate, milk protein isolate and soy protein isolate. Other ingredients include a milk chocolate coating, soy protein crisps, cocoa and peanut butter. The high protein energy bar supplies 25 percent of the recommended daily allowance, or RDA, for vitamin B12, a vital water-soluble vitamin that helps maintain healthy nerve and red blood cells, according to MayoClinic.com.
Facts
PermaLean Protein Bars come in two flavors: Chocoholic Chocolate and Stark Raving Peanutz. Each 50 g bar provides 190 calories and 17 g of carbohydrates. One bar offers 50 percent of the RDA for vitamin E, 35 percent of the vitamin A RDA and 30 percent of the folate and vitamin B6 RDAs. The list of vitamins and minerals PermaLean bars supply also include calcium, manganese, vitamin C and phosphorus.
Benefits
Protein, an essential macronutrient, helps repair and build muscle tissue. Adults require approximately 46 to 56 g of protein daily, according to the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies. Jim's PermaLean Protein Bars provide 21 g of protein per bar, nearly half of the recommended daily intake. They also contain only 1 g of sugar, an ingredient that can suppress your immune system, increase overall cholesterol and contributes to obesity, according to Mercola.com.
Features
PermaLean bars contain no hydrogenated oils or trans fats. Trans fats, a stiff type of fat that clogs arteries, increase your risk of heart disease and raise your cholesterol. The bars also exclude corn syrup, a common ingredient in many energy bars. Corn syrup can lead to weight gain, dental problems and increased heart attack risk, according to MayoClinic.com, and should not be a part of your regular healthy diet.
Considerations
Although protein bars offer convenient meal solutions, they should only be an occasional addition to a well-balanced diet. Center your diet on whole foods such as beans, nuts, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, recommends the Weight-control Information Network. Eat a wide variety of foods for maximum nutrition, and avoid depending too greatly upon any individual food source.
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