? Why are the carbohydrates in Promax Bar such a dietary "must"?
? Why are the 20 grams of protein in Promax Bar so important?
? Where does the protein in Promax Bars come from?
? When is the best time to eat a Promax Bar?
? My kids simply love Promax Bar. Can they eat them, too?
? If I?m pregnant, can I eat a Promax Bar?
? How many flavors of Promax Bar can I choose from?
? Do all Promax Bars have the same ingredients?
? Why are the antioxidants in Promax Bar important?
? Why do you include vitamins and minerals in the Promax Bar?
? Is Promax Bar really the best tasting bar on the market?
? Is there anyone who should not eat Promax bars?
? What is the difference between Promax and Promax Carb Conscious bars?
? What does ?Net Impact Carbs? mean?
? What are the benefits of low sugar bars?
? Should I increase my protein intake?
? What makes Promax Carb Conscious different from other brands?

Why are the carbohydrates in Promax Bar such a dietary "must"?
Carbohydrates are essential for two reasons: (1) as an energy source and ( 2) for protein sparing.

Energy Source: The main function of carbohydrates is to serve as an energy fuel. The body's most important energy source is glucose, also known as "blood sugar." The most common source of glucose in the diet is the carbohydrate. The carbohydrates in Promax Bar are specifically designed to give you both immediate and long-lasting energy.

Protein Sparing: Another reason why Promax Bar includes carbohydrates is for its powerful "protein sparing" action. If your body does not get sufficient carbohydrates, it starts breaking down the protein in your body to get the energy it needs. And that could rob your body of the protein it needs to maintain your daily life (see protein below).

Looking to shed fat? Remember ? fat can only burn in the flame of carbohydrates.
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Why are the 20 grams of protein in Promax Bar so important?
Protein comes from the Greek word meaning "of prime importance." And protein ? like the 20 grams you find in Promax Bar ? serves 3 main functions.

New Tissue: The formation of new tissue ? anabolism ? requires the synthesis of protein. For
kids, that means growth. For adults, it means everything from wound healing to recovery after exercise. This anabolic process is especially important for athletes or individuals who exercise regularly.

Protein "Turnover:" In adults, protein is continually being degraded and re-synthesized. For example, your blood cells must be replaced every 120 days. In addition, you lose protein through perspiration, urine, skin, hair, etc. Unlike fat, there are no protein "stores" in your body. That?s why this constant protein "turnover" requires replenishing by dietary protein.

Regulatory: Protein also helps regulate body functions like carrying oxygen to your blood, hormone production, blood clotting, and the formation of antibodies that fight infection.

Did you know ? 12%-15% of your total body weight is protein? About 65% of your body?s total protein is in skeletal muscles. There are 50,000 protein-containing compounds in your body. 10% of your brain is made up of protein.
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Where does the protein in Promax Bars come from?
The two major proteins in milk are whey and casein. Both are extremely high-quality proteins, and both are found in the Promax Bar.
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When is the best time to eat a Promax Bar?
Anytime you want a quick, delicious and completely nutritious meal replacement is a good time to eat a Promax Bar. Promax Bar makes an ideal great-tasting breakfast or lunch. It?s also a great pick-me-up snack, especially in the afternoon.

Do you exercise? Promax Bar gives you the ultimate pre-workout energy boost as it replenishes your muscles? "fuel tanks," giving you both immediate and long-lasting energy. Promax Bar is also your best post-workout recovery meal, as its 20 full grams of quality protein quickly help you rebuild muscle fibers, supplying an on-the-spot stream of protein building blocks (i.e. amino acids).
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My kids simply love Promax Bar. Can they eat them, too?
Certainly. In fact, protein is vital as your child progresses from infancy to adulthood. That?s because protein is needed for the formation of new tissue ? for growth. Promax Bar contains 20 grams of high-quality protein. And the nutrients in Promax Bar make it a perfect addition to your child?s lunchbox. Of course, a well balanced and varied diet is essential for all humans. Consult your pediatrician for more information.
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If I?m pregnant, can I eat a Promax Bar?
Yes. Promax Bar contains vital nutrients like protein, vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, calcium, and folic acid that your body needs during your pregnancy. And Promax Bar?s 20 grams of super high-quality protein helps you get the added protein you need for lactation. Many women report that a great-tasting Promax Bar is far more enjoyable to eat during the first months of pregnancy, when nausea is usually at its highest.

Did you know ? each liter of human milk contains 12 grams of protein? During lactation
it is assumed a woman needs at least as much extra dietary protein as is secreted in the milk. Ask your ob-gyn for more information.
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How many flavors of Promax Bar can I choose from?
Promax Bar offers you 11 great-tasting choices. They include Chocolate Peanut Crunch, Double Fudge Brownie, Honey Peanut, Chocolate Mint, Chocolate Caramel Crunch, Wild Berry Cheesecake, Rocky Road, Mocha Blast, Cookies n? Cream, Black Forest Cake, and Nutty Butter Crisp.
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Do all Promax Bars have the same ingredients?
All Promax Bars have essentially the same ingredients. Mocha Blast is the only one, however, that contains caffeine (5 grams).
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Why are the antioxidants in Promax Bar important?
Exercise releases free radicals. Free radicals can be detrimental to your health and even lower your athletic performance levels. That?s why Promax Bar gives you all the powerful antioxidants, including A, C and E, that your body needs to protect itself.
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Why do you include vitamins and minerals in the Promax Bar?
Vitamins and minerals do more than help protect your health. They also help and direct energy release and protein synthesis (see "protein" and "carbs" above). Minerals also help maximize muscle function and prevent cramping.
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Is Promax Bar really the best tasting bar on the market?
In a head-to-head taste test with the other leading brands, Promax Bar easily scored number one in consumer opinion of taste. And we continually hear that no other bar comes close to our great taste. Of course, taste is subjective, but once you try Promax Bar we think you?ll agree that it truly is the best tasting bar on the market.
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Is there anyone who should not eat Promax bars?
Promax is not appropriate for diabetics who must watch their sugar intake as well as people who are allergic to whey, soy, wheat or any type of nut.
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What is the difference between Promax and Promax Carb Conscious bars?
Both bars taste great! Promax bar is an energy bar that is also high in protein while Promax Carb Conscious bar is a low-sugar, low ?net impact? carb, high protein bar. Each bar is designed to support you in different ways with regards to your nutrition and workout needs. Promax Carb Conscious is better suited for people looking for more protein and watching their sugar or carb intake. Promax is best suited for those seeking carbohydrates for energy who also want more protein than other energy bars. Both bars can be used for added protein or energy. Both can be taken as a snack, as a meal replacement, or before, during or after exercise.
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What does "Net Impact Carbs" mean?
If you are watching your carbohydrate intake, ?net impact carbs? are what you should count toward your daily carb consumption. These are defined as the carbs in Promax Carb Conscious bars that will have an impact on your blood glucose levels. Why do we use this term? According to the FDA, all foods must be defined as protein, fat and/or carbohydrate. However many of the carbs in Promax Carb Conscious bars will not be metabolized by your body. Thus, we use the term ?net impact carbs? to give you a gauge of how many carbs you are consuming that will likely have the same impact as other carbs. This is why you?ll see ?total carbohydrates? in the Nutrition Facts panel of the labels as 21-25 grams in addition to the ?net impact carb? section below this panel that shows 2-3 grams (the grams differ depending on the flavor).
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What are the benefits of low sugar bars?
Your body converts sugars like sucrose, fructose and glucose into fuel to be used for your body?s energy. When your body takes in sugar, your brain can immediately use glucose without it going through the insulin process. What it doesn?t need at the time is stored in the liver. Other forms of sugar like fructose and sucrose are stored in the liver and muscles, and are used to supply energy to the rest of the body along with carbohydrates (another form of sugar). Most of us get the sugar our body needs through our regular meals. When we take supplements, we are usually pursuing ingredients like protein or antioxidants that we may not get enough of particularly when we have a demanding exercise program. When we choose our supplements we usually go with the product that has the most of what we are looking for. It sounds logical but sometimes, in addition, it also gives us more than we need of other items. This is usually the case with sugar. Yes you need sugar. Your brain needs glucose to remain active and your body needs glucose and other forms of sugar to perform. Too much sugar, however, can lead to a surplus of calories causing unwanted weight gain.

Promax Carb Conscious is also an ideal bar for diabetics who have to restrict their sugar intake. Most bars have too much sugar for a diabetic diet. Promax Carb Conscious has 1 or less grams of sugar, depending on flavor, making it an ideal choice for individuals watching their sugar.
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Should I increase my protein intake?
The more exercise you participate in, the more protein (the basic building blocks of the human body) you may need. Resistance training and endurance workouts can rapidly break down muscle protein meaning that you may need more than the amount recommended by the RDA 0.8 g/kg to 1.2-1.8 g/kg. Possibly up to 100% more. Remember, though, that unused protein like carbs and sugars are converted into excess calories causing weight gain. Promax Carb Conscious provides 22 grams of protein without adding excess calories from carbohydrates and sugars that you are already getting out of your diet. If your exercise is minimal, you can still use Promax Carb Conscious in your diet so long as you keep the overall daily calories within your recommended levels. These bars can also be used as a replacement for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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What makes Promax Carb Conscious different from other brands?
Promax Carb Conscious differs from other low sugar bars because at Promax we believe that our customers should not have to sacrifice taste for good nutrition. Choices for nutritional bars expand daily. At Promax, we created a low carb lifestyle bar that not only fits your dietary profile but also exceeds your standards for great taste. Great taste is what Promax bars are known for and what makes us stand out from other brands.
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