Most of us grab a protein bar when we're on the run and toting a blender around isn't exactly practical. There are so many choices, though, and our main consideration in choosing what bar to eat is often how much protein the bar contains. In fact, grams of protein has become sort of a space race, each company one-upping the other in its efforts to cram as much protein as possible into each bar. First there was the 10-gram bar, then the 20, the 30, and even the 40-gram bar.

Yes, we recommend high protein bars that have a ratio of at least 30% protein to 40% carbohydrates. Check the labels of your favorite protein bars. When you are on the go, you can also snack on high protein foods like cottage cheese, nuts and lean meats. Absolutely not. The Insulite System is a natural, science-based approach to weight loss. We believe that stimulants and fat blockers can be harmful when taken on a daily basis.

Two of my favorites are Pure Protein (high protein/low carb) and MET-Rx (high protein/moderate carb). Both of these options can be worked well into your daily meal plans, allowing us to stay on schedule and eat every three hours, regardless of how busy our day might be. Add a piece of fruit and several glasses of water to one of the above meal replacement bars and you are set until your next meal. Please check past FAQ's for more information on meal planning.

This is the #1 question people have when they are considering a raw food diet. People think that protein comes only from meat, dairy or at least soy, and that without eating at least some of those foods, they won't get enough.. As a matter of fact every living cell contains protein: every plant cell has protein as a basic constituent in its cytoplasm. Vegetables contain protein! Seeds and nuts obviously contain proteins. Seaweeds and algae are very rich sources also.

Yes, whey protein is considered to be the king. Whey is digested rapidly - making it perfect for post-workout meals. However, blended proteins often mix whey with casein and egg proteins that digest slowly. This "time release" helps avoid catabolism (muscle breakdown) between meals. For more info, read this article.

The best natural sources of protein are red meats, poultry, fish, and various dairy products. These foods contain all the essential amino acids required by the body, and can be eaten by themselves to supply the body with enough protein. Vegetarians must learn to combine different vegetables to get the same benefit, since vegetables usually lack at least one of the eight essential amino acids.

There's no scientific basis for limiting the use of one protein source. Dr. Pitcairn encourages a variety of meats for optimal health. When our out-door cats catch their own food and eat a mouse they do not say to themselves "well I better not go after that bird or rabbit today as I have to stick to rodents for the day".

Good sources of vegetarian protein include: vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds and dairy products.

Protein: All meats (beef, chicken, pork), fish, eggs. Try to choose leaner cuts and avoid fried foods as they have extra calories. Lean, thin sliced luncheon meats such as turkey or even ham cut into small pieces work well. As with all foods, remember to cut the food into very small pieces, eat only one small piece at a time, chew very well, and eat very slowly. TOP Calcium: Skim milk, sugar free / fat free yogurt, cheese (although cheese can be high in fat and calories).

Meal replacement products differ from protein products because they typically have proportionally higher amounts of carbohydrates while protein products contain a higher percentage of protein. Meal replacement products are replacing a meal so they should be fortified with approximately 20-35% of the Daily Value (DV) for vitamins and minerals. See the Profile Cards in the 30 Day Plan for specific guidelines.

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The two major proteins in milk are whey and casein. Both are extremely high-quality proteins,and both are found in the Promax Bar.

Carla Heiser, M.S., R.D., L.D., is President and founder of Heiser & Associates, PC, The Center for Functional Nutrition. She received her nutrition training at the State University of New York College at Oneonta and Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics at New York Medical College (Valhalla, NY). Heiser worked under the auspices of leading cardiovascular and endocrine researchers at Columbia University (New York, NY) and Medlantic Research Institute (Washington, D.C.).

With the passage of the Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act, all indoor areas of restaurants must be smoke-free by December 8, 2006. Smoking is still allowed in outdoor areas of restaurants. Restaurants that are contained within gaming establishments or casinos are also required to ban smoking. Bars that serve food, or have a kitchen and hold a food handling license, will also be required to be smoke-free by December 8, 2006.

All of our fresh protein sources and meat meals are Ethoxyquin-free! Wellness does not believe in using any artificial preservatives of any kind.

To protect proteins and vitamins from heat damage, molasses products are dehydrated and cooled before mixing with other protein sources.

Whey protein is a high quality protein powder from cow's milk. Milk has two proteins: Casein (approximately 80%) and Whey Protein (approximately 20%). Whey protein is more soluble than casein and also has a higher quality rating. It is often referred to as the "Gold Standard" of protein as it is the most nutritious protein available.