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Who should use POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ ?The POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS
™ high protein bar was developed according to the needs of world class athletes and others who want a convenient, great tasting source of high quality protein. As with other POWERBAR® products, POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS
™ is a great addition to a healthy diet to help achieve optimal performance.
• When should I use POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ ?
POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ is designed for use after a workout to aid in muscle growth and recovery and is also a convenient source of high quality protein to add to your overall diet. Protein is one of the most vital and complex nutrients in a diet, and helps support muscle recovery after strenuous exercise. For best results, after exercise drink 8-6 ounces of water with each POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ bar to aid in the absorption of nutrients and help maintain hydration.
• Why is consuming protein important after exercise?
Protein is essential for muscle recovery following exercise. When you eat a combination of protein and carbohydrates, your body more effectively convert and stores the carbohydrate in muscles as glycogen. Protein helps support muscle recovery and provides the building blocks necessary for muscles to grow stronger and handle the stress of future workouts.
• Why is is important to consume carbohydrates with protein?
In order to utilize protein correctly, your body also needs energy (calories). If your body doesn’t get enough energy, it will use the protein in your system as energy, and less protein will be available to help your muscle recover.
• What other food provide the level of high quality protein equivalent to one POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ bar?
The following foods contain approximately the same amount of protein as one POWERBAR® PROTEINPLUS™ 78g bar:
Chicken - 1 serving of lean chicken breast (3 oz)
Milk - 3 cups of 2% milk
Tuna - 1 serving of tuna (3.5 oz)
Steak - 1 serving of lean porterhouse steak (4 oz)