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16-September-2008 20:42:47 - bar An energy bar is a dietary supplement often consumed by athletes or other physically active people to maintain their calorific needs in light of their strenuous physical activity. As the name indicates, they are mainly a source of food energy, primarily complex carbohydrates. Some bars contain a source of protein often whey, casein, or soy, as well as a selection of vitamins and minerals. The flavours added to the ingredients often make them resemble baked goods, such as cookies or muffins, to make them more appealing. The packaging of a typical bar will provide a precise nutritional breakdown in order to assist the athlete in maintaining a dietary regimen. Major brand names in North America include the Balance Bar, PowerBar, Odwalla Food Bar, and Clif Bar. It is also possible to make one's own energy bars using an online recipe or a baking mix. Contents 1 Distinction between energy bars and energy drinks 2 Nutrition facts of energy bars 3 Notes and references 4 See also Distinction between energy bars and energy drinks Energy bars provide a higher concentration of carbohydrates, along with proteins and fats, to give the body the fuel it needs to continue functioning. Most energy drinks on the other hand, offer a burst of intense energy followed by a crash. Their main mechanism of action is metabolic stimulation through B-complex vitamins and Central nervous system stimulation through caffeine and in some cases more exotic uppers such as the yohimbine in Redline or ephedra in Stacker 2. Energy drinks thus enable the body to burn fuel faster than ordinarily possible, but once the fuel is burned up, the body effectively runs out of gas by crashing. Energy bars provide a massive amount of fuel for the body but do not induce metabolic stimulation to aid in the processing of that fuel. Nutrition facts of energy bars Calories in food come from three main sources: fat, protein, and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are a key ingredient in energy bars. There are two types of carbohydrates: simple carbohydrates, which are digested quickly by the body, and complex carbohydrates, which take longer to digest. However, this term is misleading. For example, starches, often labeled as complex carbohydrates, are essentially stored glucose and are actually digested more quickly than sucrose and fructose, so-called simple carbohydrates. Any form of digestible carbohydrate will eventually cause a spike in blood sugar.1 Fiber is often added to energy bars to add bulk without calories and slow the absorption of glucose. It should be noted that insoluble fiber, like that found in whole grain wheat, does not do this. Many companies have started using it in energy bars to give consumers the feeling of satiety. Many people over-indulge in carbohydrates, which can cause weight gain. When too many carbohydrates are eaten, the liver fills up with glycogen and still has glucose entering it. The liver will then store the excess glucose as fat, for later use. This is one reason why energy bars work better for athletes and people with active lifestyles. Notes and references ^ David Mendosa: A Writer on the Web See also CalorieMate Clif Bar Food bars Energy drink Dietary supplement Energy mint v d e Dietary supplements Types Amino acids Bodybuilding supplement Energy drink Energy bar Fatty acids Herbal Supplements Minerals Prebiotics Probiotics Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium Vitamins Whole food supplements Vitamins and minerals Retinol Vitamin A B vitamins: Thiamine B1 Riboflavin B2 Niacin B3 Pantothenic acid B5 Pyridoxine B6 Biotin B7 Folic acid B9 Cyanocobalamin B12 Ascorbic acid Vitamin C Ergocalciferol and Cholecalciferol Vitamin D Tocopherol Vitamin E Naphthoquinone Vitamin K Calcium Choline Chlorine Chromium Cobalt Copper Fluorine Iodine Iron Magnesium Manganese Molybdenum Phosphorus Potassium Selenium Sodium Sulfur Zinc Other common ingredients Carnitine Chondroitin sulfate Cod liver oil Copper gluconate Creatine/Creatine supplements Dietary fiber Elemental calcium Ephedra Fish oil Folic acid Ginseng Glucosamine Glutamine Iron supplements Japanese Honeysuckle Krill oil Lingzhi Linseed oil Melatonin Red yeast rice Royal jelly Saw palmetto Spirulina Taurine Wheatgrass Wolfberry Yohimbine Zinc gluconate Related articles Codex Alimentarius Enzyte Metabolife Hadacol Nutraceutical Multivitamin Nutrition Retrieved from http://en..org/wiki/Energy_bar Categories: Dietary supplements | Energy food products | Snack foods Views Article Discussion this page History Personal tools Log in / create account Navigation Main page Contents Featured content Current events Random article Search Go Search Interaction Community portal Recent changes Contact Donate to Help Toolbox What links here Related changes Upload file Special pages Printable version Permanent link Cite this page Languages Deutsch Español This page was last modified on 16 August 2008, at 12:16
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