Think you need a quick hit of protein after a workout? Missed a meal and looking for a healthy replacement? Trying to improve the healthfulness of your snacks? Marketers will tell you a protein bar is the answer. But beware: nearly all bars are ultraprocessed, and some are little more than glorified candy bars. What’s more, it’s likely you don’t really need the extra protein they provide.
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