Power bars

[Beirut]

15 g of protein is not too bad for a bar, although a proper meal should have almost twice that if you are working hard physically. I take about 70g after a heavy gym session (I'm putting on fat too, so maybe that is too much). 400 cal is good. A man should be taking about 2500 cal a day, but that is an average for your average male, meaning he sits on his ass in the office and then sits some more when he gets home, so I reckon some 3500 cal should be the target for someone who is outdoors and working hard.

I never figured out my daily protein intake. I'll give it a look. As for calories, I guess 3000 to 4000. I eat well during the week but weekends are ice cream and cookies and TV on the couch. Which I refuse to give up under any conditions.

About the flour, you might want to go for the one that gives you most fiber, as fiber is what makes complex carbs and a slow, long energy release period. With choc, raisins and juice you should get your kick anyway, and a little extra fiber never hurt anyone.

Good idea. (Especially at my age, eh?)

I got the same problem. No food, I get cranky, sweaty, shaky and tend to slack until I'm fed. Good thing the boss learned that, and is ok with me taking periodical "coffee-fried-eggs-sausages-rashers-beans" breaks. No need for bars this far as I have no "portability" problem.

Ha! The guys I work with (as well as my woman) have the same educated opinion, "Oh just... go away and eat something."