Protein Bars and Shakes-How do I use them?

Protein Bars and Protein Shakes:
How do I use protein bars and shakes?
They should be used as a meal replacement or as an energy source an hour before a workout or an hour after a workout.

What should I look for when choosing a protein bar?
Protein bars can be high in sugar, so look at the ingredient list for your bar to be sweetened naturally with things like, cane sugar juice, maple syrup, agave nectar, xylitol (a natural sugar alcohol), or brown rice syrup.These natural sugars digest in your body better, and more importantly, do not spike your glycemic index (blood sugar level) leaving you with an unwanted high and low in your day.

A good ratio of carbs and protein (if the numbers are close like 8g protein/12g carbs, it will keep you satisfied longer)

And of course, taste! If you don’t like it, don’t give up, try a new brand, it might be just what you are looking for!

Recommended Protein Shakes:

EAS Myoplex
Pure Protien

Recommended Bars:

Zone Perfect
Luna ( I call this the "mom" bar, although not terribly high in protein, BUT a great bar to toss in your purse when you're on the run, whatever your schedule status is, for a quick pick me up between meals. They even come in mini sizes if you prefer 1/2 the calories before your next full meal)
Cliff Bars
Genisoy
EAS Myloplex
Kind fruit and nut bar
Think Thin Fruit and Nut Bar