Gabbi Tuft Instagram – Part 2 – Come with me to Costco to look at protein bars. – I’m always looking for protein bars that actually have a decent amount of protein in them. Many dieticians lean towards what is called the 10x rule for protein. – If you take the total amount of protein in a food and multiply it by 10, it should then be equal to or greater than the total calories in that food. This would qualify that food (or protein bar) as a high protein food. – With the Tru Bars though, there wasn’t a lot of protein, a pretty large amount of added sugar, and sunflower oil. Seed oils are high in linoleum acid (Omega-6) and higher amounts throws off our omega 3 : omega 6 ratio. The linoleum acid also breaks down to arachidonic acid which triggers our endocannabinoid receptors – triggering hunger cravings. – The RX bars however, were all natural with no added sugars. They could definitely use more protein BUT they aren’t marketed as a protein bar. So I would add a secondary protein source here (hard boiled egg, side of meat, etc.). – 1 more win for the Costco trip! – Over 2000 clients of success in the last 14 years. – Details in my profile for my one on one fitness and nutrition coaching – Or go to coachgabbi.com. – Happy shopping! – Not a paid partnership…with anyone – ever. – #healthy #healthyfood #nutrition