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Hi, I'm 26 year old male who works out 5 days a week. I mainly eat vegan diet so recently started eating a protein bar and a whey protein shake daily to increase my protein intake. Is it okay to consume a protein bar and a shake on days of work out?
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First you should know your daily basis protein requirement for your body accordingly you should decide the doses..body to body their Protein intake will vary..plant based protein will be a better option always but before buying see levels and bio availability...soya,nuts,seeds,legumes,pulses,eggs,lean meat are also a good sources of protein.
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Soya powder will be of great help too,and green gram as well.
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Hello, as a doctor, I would say that it is generally safe for a 26-year-old male who works out 5 days a week to consume a protein bar and a whey protein shake daily to increase protein intake on workout days. However, it is important to keep in mind that the protein bar and shake should not be the sole source of protein in the diet, and should be accompanied by other protein-rich foods such as legumes, nuts, and seeds.
Regarding your concern about most protein bars being made up of soy protein and having a high carbohydrate content, it is important to read the label and choose protein bars with ingredients that align with your dietary goals and needs. If you prefer to avoid soy protein, look for bars that are made with other plant-based protein sources such as pea protein, hemp protein, or brown rice protein. Additionally, be mindful of the carbohydrate content in the protein bars and choose ones with lower sugar content and higher fiber content.
Overall, incorporating a protein bar and whey protein shake into your diet can be beneficial in increasing protein intake, but it is important to consume them as part of a balanced diet that includes a variety of protein-rich foods.
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On a day of intense work out 1 scoop / 25 gm of protein powder and 1 bar is ok...but discontinue after 2 months, have other healthier options than protein bar like soyabean, legumes , sattu etc.
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U may consume if out when nothing available but much better you carry along some healthy protein options and snacks for you..we can customise your diets as per workout requirements to ensure no muscle loss.
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Ms. Kapila
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Ludhiana
Hi,
Try having full protein requirements through diet only. Connect directly through the app for detailed guidance. Thanks
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Ms. Syeda Rumana
Dietitian/Nutritionist
5 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Hi, kindly consult directly for a proper analysis.
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Ms. Somya Jain
Dietitian/Nutritionist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
For adding any we should Check your blood vitals and your meal intake with that we can plan we will see your activity level also
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Ms. Phebe Vinodhini
Dietitian/Nutritionist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes good to consume protein bar & whey supplements but to know which suits you better kindly connect directly
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Ms. Trupti Padhi
Dietitian/Nutritionist
1 yrs exp
Bhubaneswar
Gud evening pls go with natural food sources at first if still u r not meeting up your protein requirement then consult an expert before taking any supplement or bars pls.
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