Protein bars

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Why are protein bars frowned upon? and protein shakes are okay?

I have 3 bars: Zone Perfect, Body For Life, and Met RX Pure Protein. Each have a

terrific balance of protein and carb, about 200 calories, and less than 7g fat.

During Challenge 1, I REALLY ENJOYED a bar as a snack meal. It gave me the

satisfaction of eating a candy bar, yet it was food. I know it's processed and

not whole food, but what is the reasoning where it could stall weight

loss/inches loss?

Because I find that when I have the urge to cheat, it is an authorized food that

satisfies that urge. My choice would be to eat about 5-6 bars per week, perhaps

1 or 2 in " emergency I don't have food with me and I'm in the car " situations,

and about 3-4 just to eat a candy bar at my late afternoon snack.

I haven't finished Venuto's book, and I know it's better to make your metabolism

work harder to digest the real food, but if my other meals are chicken, fish, cc

and string cheese; wild/brown rice mixture, sweet and white potatoes, squash,

green vegies..., fresh fruit, ... then there's plenty of digesting going on

during the other 5 meals.

thanks for your facts and opinions.

Etana