GNC has a new nutritional bar.  They have a fair amount of protein but not a lot of calories, and best of all they don't taste like a protein bar. 

These bars are a great item to carry in your purse or pocket. They come in four flavors.  Peanut Caramel Crisp, Chocolate Soy, Strawberry Peanut Crunch, and Cinnamon Almond Crunch.  I have found they make a great addition to my breakfast with a little almond butter or banana just to top it off ! Packed with fiber and lots of taste!

My favorite flavor , believe it or not is not the chocolate, but the cinnamon. 

So here is the nutritional info:  140 calories, 4 g fat, 17 carbs, 10 sugars, and 10 to 12 proteins. 

Not only do they taste good but they are easy for travel.  I keep a few in my purse for those low blood sugar moments, for a quick bite on a track around "the Loop" or just out and about.   

Twisted Bars by Premier

I've tried these, they are really good. 

15 grams of protein

190 calories

6 fats

14 sugars

Although this bar is a little high in calorie, sugar and fat, it's very satisfing and I only ate them during the days that my exercise was at a maximum. 

4 layers of pretzels, peanuts and caramel and nougat covered in chocolate, peanut butter or vanilla

available at Sam's Club

or order online at :  http://www.premiernutrition.com/products/twisted.html

Premier Nutrition has a Protein Shake available locally at Costco

160 calories

3 grams of fat

1 sugar

30 grams of protein

in 11 oz.

Other products including bars also available online at: http://www.premiernutrition.com/products/protein_shake.html

submitted by Linda Popkin

Thanks Linda

Nectar Protein Powder seems to be a favorite by all who have tried it, and gets great reviews. I haven't tried it personally, but you might give it a try. Nectar is a high quality protein and comes in lots of exciting flavors. It has0 fat, 0 sugar, and 0 carbs with 90 calories per serving and 23 grams of protein.

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