Protein bars are a go-to post-gym snack for many of us, but are they healthy? We caught up with a performance nutritionist to find out more. Protein is one of the main nutritional building blocks of muscle growth, and getting enough is crucial whatever your fitness goals. In an ideal world, you’d get the recommended 0.75g of protein per kg of bodyweight per day from natural sources (meat, fish, dairy, lentils) but busy schedules mean that sometimes supplements like protein shakes or the best protein bars can often be more convenient – particularly after the gym. But are protein bars actually h ..read more

We sampled the latest vegan protein bars to bring you our pick of the best dairy-free and plant-based fuel to power your post-workout recovery. The best protein bars are one of the best options for a post-workout snack. And if you’re following a vegan lifestyle, you can still reap the benefits thanks to a huge range of plant-based options hitting the market. Hit your daily protein goals and support your muscle recovery with our pick of the best vegan protein bars, chosen for their taste, texture, ingredients and all-important protein count. Why you can trust Men’s Fitness We spend hours test ..read more

Protein bars are the grab-and-go recovery option for anyone on the move. Here’s our pick of the best tried-and-tested options to fuel your fitness drive. When hunger knocks post-workout, it’s easy to reach for handy snack bars. These can be loaded with unhealthy fats and sugars, however, which are often high in calories and lead to energy peaks and troughs. The best protein bars, on the other hand, pack in more of the good stuff – namely, protein. Snacking on protein bars allows you to reach your daily protein goals and deliver a much-needed supply to damaged muscles. They also provide a simpl ..read more

Enter for the chance to win a bumper bundle of Jack Link’s jerky. Men’s Fitness has partnered with Jack Link’s to offer one lucky winner a year’s supply of the brand’s Beef Jerky.  Jack Link’s Beef Jerky is a snack that’s gained some well-deserved attention of late not just for its convenience but for being genuinely tasty. Made from 100% lean premium beef, this between-meal pick-me-up bridges that all-important gap between indulgence and nutrition, providing a high-protein, low-calorie option for those who refuse to compromise on taste or nutrition  At the heart of the brand li ..read more

When hunger strikes, we don’t often have the time to prep and cook a nutritious meal from scratch. Enter our pick of the best meal delivery services in the UK: It’s all well and good stocking up on the best protein bars for a post-workout snack, but they’re no replacement for proper meals. Getting in shape depends more on what you do in the kitchen than in the gym, but finding the time and energy to rustle up nutritious, macro-managed meals day after day is easier said than done – which is exactly why meal delivery services like these exist. Best meal delivery services in the UK Fresh Fitness ..read more

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This article was paid for by Jack Link’s The high-protein, low-calorie option for those who refuse to compromise on taste or nutrition. Trends come and go, but finding a snack that truly fits a fitness lifestyle while being enjoyable to eat has always been a bit of a mission. It usually comes down to a balancing act of giving the body the right nutrients to support your health goals, while satisfying those inevitable cravings between meals with a snack that hits the spot. Enter Jack Link’s Beef Jerky, a snack that’s gained some well-deserved attention of late not just for its convenience ..read more

The SiS Beta Fuel + Nootropics gels have one of the highest carb contents around, with nootropics to boost mental alertness… SiS Beta Fuel + Nootropics £72 for 30 – not currently available in the US, scienceinsport.com  Buy now Pros: Big hit of carbs  Fast acting  Added nootropics   Cons: Artificial taste  Not easily stashable  Full of preservatives  Taste: 3.5/5 Energy: 4/5 Portability: 3.5/5 OVERALL: 4/5  Almost as important as picking the right running shoe is choosing the best running gel. The Beta Fuel range from Science in Sport (SiS) is ..read more

33Fuel’s Chia Energy Gels use just four real-food ingredients and allow you to add carbs to your hydration from a resealable pouch… 33Fuel Chia Energy Gel $30.21 / £23.99 for 10, 33fuel.com   Buy now Pros: Only simple real-food ingredients  Taste great  Even energy release   Cons: Need pre-filling  Resealable caps can break off  Difficult to stash   Taste: 5/5 Energy: 3.5/5 Portability: 3.5/5 OVERALL: 4/5  Almost as important as picking the right running shoe is choosing the best running gel. 33Fuel Natural Sports Nutrition’s chia-based gels are ..read more