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Calories : Calories are the most
important component of energy bars. If you are trying to gain weight and
are training intensely, choose a bar with high-caloric content or eat
more than one of the lower-calorie bars. Calories are critical for
supplying energy needs during exercise and are a determining factor in
whether muscles will grow optimally during a weight-training program.
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Nutritional composition of the bar :
Energy bars high in carbohydrates are appropriate for most bodybuilder.
Bodybuilder involved in exceptionally intense training might want to
consider energy bars with a lot of protein. Energy bars with a relatively high fat
content are probably most effective in extremely well-trained
bodybuilder. Sports scientists have recommended high-carb diets to
endurance athletes for almost 30 years. More research is necessary
before sports scientists can recommend increased fat intake to endurance
athletes. Amino acids (building blocks of proteins) are an important
source of blood sugar during exercise. They make new blood sugar
in the liver and act as time released blood sugar capsules. Therefore,
protein in these bars is desirable because it helps maintain blood sugar
and prevent hunger.
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Vitamins & Electrolytes : Energy bars
can help supplement diets of people with increased caloric needs. If you
also take vitamin and mineral supplements, be careful that you are not
taking in too many fat-soluble vitamins like vitamins A, D, E and K
because they can be toxic in high concentrations.
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Trying energy bars
for the first time : Unless you're from Mars, you've probably tried
one of these bars. However, you may not have determined how to
incorporate them into your nutritional program for your bodybuilding competition and
training .Use them first in training and then gradually introduce them
into competition. Vary the timing so you can determine what works best
for you.
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