Saturday, November 13, 2010

Nitro-Tech Hardcore bar : High Protein bar?

Today, I'm going to educate some of the bodybuilding enthusiasts, or whoever loves to munch on those protein bars. I've came across a protein bar (MuscleTech) called Nitro-Tech hardcore bar, and it is the main sponsor for Jay Cutler (Mr.Olympia). Great marketing effort by MuscleTech, using Jay Cutler to promote their products. I'm a big fan of Jay Cutler, but I DO NOT think that most protein supplements sold in the market are 'trustworthy' and good source of protein. 

Here is my take on this protein bar. It claimed to have 30g of protein per serving. Sounds good for a 'post workout' meal right? Well, WRONG! You see, the problem with everyone, is they DO NOT look at the ingredients of a food product. Food and supplement companies know exactly how they are going to market and sell their products by emphasizing 'attractive' information such as 30g of protein, great source of protein, helps you build muscle, delicious candy bar taste, on the package of the product. The 'harmful' ingredients are kept in a much smaller writings at the back of the package. Well, how do most people buy food or supplement product? Brand, price as well as influence of the product information stated on the package. I've got a few colleagues thinking that they can build a healthy strong body by gulping down MuscleTech protein powders. Well, good luck.

Anyway, let's review through the ingredient list of this so called 'great protein bar'. 

1) Calcium Caseinate - Contains MSG, excitotoxin
2) Soy lecithin - What did I mention about soy product in earlier post?
3) Carageenan - Contains MSG
4) Sucralose - This was discovered initially as a insecticide formula! It's toxic.
5) Soy Protein Isolate - Contains MSG
6) Hydrolyzed Gelatin - Contains MSG
7) Partially Hydrogenated Palm Oil - Trans fat (recipe for heart disease folks!)
8) Natural Flavor - Contains MSG






So, tell me. Does a so called 'Great source of protein bar' which contains at least 8 harmful ingredients proved to be an acceptable post workout of protein snack? I'll let you guys do the math here. Unless you want to prepare a recipe for Alzheimer, Parkinson, heart disease, cancer and all sorts of serious life threatening diseases, then go ahead and gulp all you want day in day out.


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