Jim Skamarakas

Tonights protein bar on the way to gym for my 5:30 appointment was a MET-RX ProteinPlus Protein Bar, the Mud Pie Fusion flavor. This is a thick, chewy bar. You will not be gulping this down. One of the major benefits of protein bars over protein shakes and drinks is you feel like you are eating a meal, not just doing a meal replacement.

How is the taste? - Great, rich, chewy, and not too sticky or tough to chew. Just don’t take a big bite.

The label says to drink water with this bar - heed this notice and have a full bottle of water with you. Now at 300 calories and 32 grams of protein it is a pretty good bar. Just not for Anna, or anyone else who has had gastric bypass. Those 18 grams of sugar alcohols will hit you. Did I feel a surge during my workout? I really don’t know how to tell. When I figure that out, I will be sure to let everyone know.

This was my first MET-RX bar, since I thought this was some kind of diet program I heard advertise or talked about on the radio. Anna said know and tossed these into the pile from The Vitamin Shoppe on Sunday for my trip this week.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Bar (85g)
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 300 Calories from Fat 80
%Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 7g 33%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 130mg 6%
Potassium 100mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohol 18g
Protein 32g 61%
Vitamin A 35% Vitamin C 35%
Calcium 25% Iron 50%
Vitamin E 35% Thiamin 35%
Riboflavin 35% Niacin 35%
Vitamin B-6 30% Folic Acid 35%
Vitamin B-12 30% Biotin 35%
Pantothenic Acid 35% Phosphorus 10%
Iodine 30% Magnesium 4%
Zinc 35% Copper 40%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

INGREDIENTS: Vanilla Cream Topping (Maltitol, Milk Protein, Sorbitol, Palm Kernel Oil, Nonfat Dry Milk, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor, Calcium Carbonate), Metamyosyn® VPP Protein Blend (Whey Protein Hydrolysate and Milk Protein Isolate), Chocolate Coating (Maltitol, Fractionated Palm Kernel Oil, Whey Protein Concentrate, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Calcium Carbonate, Natural Flavor, Soy Lecithin, Sucralose), Glycerin, Soy Protein Isolate, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Milk Chocolate Drops (Sugar, Whole Milk Powder, Chocolate Liquor, Cocoa Butter, Milk Fat, Soy Lecithin, Natural Vanilla Flavor), Water, Soy Crisps (Soy Protein Isolate, Rice Flour, Malt Extract, Salt), Coffee Extract, Cocoa (processed with alkali), Instant Coffee, Inulin, Natural Flavor, Vitamin and Mineral Blend (Ascorbic Acid, Ferrous Fumarate, Tricalcium Phosphate, d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Niacinamide, Zinc Oxide, Copper Gluconate, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin A, Palmitate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Biotin, Potassium Iodide, Cyanocobalamin), Sucralose, Wheat Germ, Peanut Flour, Almond Meal.

Directions: Adults, for best results drink 8 fl. ounces of water or other liquid with this bar.

WARNING: This product contains sugar alcohols, which may cause gastrointestinal discomfort. Excessive consumption may have a laxative effect.

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Tags: diet, exercise, weight loss