Protein bars that are considered healthy actually lead to weight gain. Scientists from the University of Arizona have found that they simply do not saturate us.
Protein bars are often viewed as a healthy snack option, but they can make you fat, researchers have found. People who ate one bar each day were more likely to gain weight during the week compared to those who did not.
“Full meal”: a nutritionist warned about the calorie content of protein bars
Researchers believe that while these kinds of protein bars are nutritious, they simply don't fill us up enough, leaving us feeling hungry. And the person continues to consume calories. Most popular brand bars only have about 200 calories, which is the equivalent of a couple of apples or three eggs. This is clearly not enough for a person, as they say, to freeze a worm.
Protein bars are no better than hamburgers in terms of fat content
The U.S. protein industry is booming, with sales reaching $6.5 billion this year, doubling the results of 2014. High-protein diets can promote weight loss by reducing hunger hormone levels and increasing levels of hormones associated with satiety. But many protein bars are high in calories, which allows you to add calories without having to consume a lot of extra food. (READ MORE)
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