This morning I dusted off my roller blades.
If you were standing next to me while I was putting on these skates, you would have seen the excitement like a kid on Christmas morning opening gifts.
You see, it's been a very long time since I've skated at all.
I skated by myself and good thing I was prepared.
I have a fanny pack with about 24 ounces of water; I had a backpack with snacks such as protein bars and fruit.
I had my music player ready and was all set for a long session.
About an hour and a half into this activity I started feeling hungry.
I stopped and ate a protein bar.
I could have had fruit but decided to go with the bar.
The thing I don't like about the bars is that they are processed.
Watch out that they are not made with unhealthy hydrogenated oils.
As far as healthy snack, I categorize them as somewhere in the middle.
When you choose a protein bar, choose one with at least 10 grams of protein and less than 10 grams of sugar.
The serving I had was enough to tide me over till my next meal.
Here are points why they're good to have: -When a whole meal isn't convenient, you have backup; take to the gym, office, school or anywhere.
-Easy to monitor calories when dieting -Keeps your hunger at bay between main meals -Can replenish energy levels after a training session -Temper blood sugar spikes and reduce insulin secretion.
As you can see, protein bars are a good idea to pack.
It's a great meal on the go or a snack between meals.