For those just beginning their journey in a fitness or bodybuilding lifestyle may quickly find themselves complexed and a little confused about high protein bars, and what to really look for. Most packaged wrappers and marketing hype will try to make consumers believe that some nutrition bars are the golden answer to obtaining that lean body without lifting a finger or doing any exercise. While most companies will do their best to persuade the buyer into a magic bullet, what is needed is a personal evaluation of what a high protein bar is really good for.

The main aim and purpose for a high protein bar in one's diet and supplemental regime is to help in the building of muscle and body composition, with supplement bars coming in various combinations to match an individual's targeted diet plan. The 3 main high protein bar sub-divisions are as follows:

FAT LOSS GOALS : A low carbohydrate/low calorie high protein bar that will enable you to hold muscle mass while your diet is targeted to burn body fat.

MEAL REPLACEMENT GOALS : A medium calorie high protein bar with mid range carbohydrates. This is the perfect protein bar for those who have hectic/busy daily schedules that wont allow time for full meals or preparation of protein shakes.

MUSCLE GAIN GOALS : A high protein bar with high calories, high carbohydrates but low in sugars and fat content.

What to look for in a quality high protein bar....

Most experienced athletes and bodybuilders tend to opt for high protein bars that have been developed by trusted sources and known brand names that have been backed by research, this is a sign of attention to detail, particularly when it comes to high protein bar formulations, as the best on the market should not only taste nice, but also be the a good source for recovery and muscle repair.

A very popular name amongst the supplement industry is Met Rx Protein Bars. Met Rx bars are capable of replacing full meals or protein shakes which is extremely convenient in today's hectic lifestyles, supplying a full range of carbs, protein, vitamins and minerals.

Labrada nutrition is also another successful company that has formulated one the best high protein bar ranges to hit the market. Due to Labrada's CEO - Lee Labrada's name and reputation, these protein bars have become one of the most sort after selections with bodybuilder's and fitness athletes, above most other brands. Not only do Labrada protein bars taste as good, if not better then most supermarket candy bars, they also match the high needs and requirements of the elite.

The Labrada protein bar scope consists of flavors such as Peanut & Chocolate, Almonds and Yoghurt, Sweet and Salty Granola, Nutty Peanut and Caramel Cookie Twist to keep your taste buds satisfied and your nutrition healthy.

Both the Met Rx Protein Bars and Labrada Protein Bars have very scrumptious tasting bars, and if you are a total choc-o-holic, Met Rx Protein Bars are also on par or better with most over the counter candy bars. The larger sized Met RX Protein Bars called "Big 100 Colossal Bar" with 30 grams of protein, and the Met RX "Protein Plus Food Bar" with 32 grams of metamyosyn protein per bar are some of the best selling high protein bars on the marketplace today, being amongst the top 4 in the last few years.