High-Protein Foods and Sports Nutrition: Bars, Peanut Butter and Shakes
Foods to fit into your meals. This collection brings together practical foods for people who train and want to plan their diet better: protein bars, peanut butter, protein shakes and energy bars. They are foods, not supplements, and fit into a varied eating plan — at breakfast, as a snack or before training.
Protein bars from several brands. Barebells (55 g), Grenade (60 g), Optimum Nutrition (65 g), Applied Nutrition Crunch Bar (62 g) and BioTechUSA (70 g). In bars that are a source of protein, protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass and to the maintenance of muscle mass. Many bars contain polyols: excessive consumption may produce laxative effects. See all protein bars.
OstroVit peanut butter. Smooth or crunchy, in 500 g jars — for porridge, pancakes, toast or homemade shakes. Contains peanuts, an allergen: always check the ingredients list.
Shakes and energy bars. BioTechUSA Diet Shake (720 g) is a protein powder shake; it is not a meal replacement. The PowerBar Energize Original bar (55 g) provides carbohydrates for long sessions. Find more options in carbohydrates and protein.
How to choose. Compare the nutrition information per 100 g — energy, protein, sugars, fibre and salt — and check the allergens (milk, soya, nuts, peanuts). Choose according to the time of day and your dietary goal.
Frequently asked questions
Does a protein bar replace a meal? No. Bars are convenient snacks and should be part of a varied and balanced diet.
Where can I buy high-protein foods in Portugal? From the Nutri9 online shop, with delivery across Portugal, or at our physical shop in Malveira. See also sports drinks and snacks.
