Dear Mr. Hart,
My question is regarding those energy bars that are supposed to help you through a workout. The guy at the gym I go to says that they are perfect for bodybuilders as they contain ALL that is needed for a workout. He also tells me that the sugar in these bars is not the same sugar as that which make you fat – is he right?

I figure that what he tells me is a bit suspect as at £2.50 per bar, I would think that he would say that. Love the mag – keep up the good work.

Andy Walker,
Nottingham

Dear Mr. Walker,
You have answered it yourself mate – of course he would say that; at that price he would!

The sugar in those bars is sugar – plain and simple. Whether it is white or brown, it is sugar and if you take to much, you will get fat I can guarantee that.

I agree that they will help you get through a workout but they are only as good as say a bagel! I know the convenience is there but don’t be fooled. Researchers at a state university in the States did some research on bars like these and found that you can get exactly the same amount of energy from a bagel as from an energy bar.

There was no difference in the tests. Personally, some of the shit that I have tasted over the years is just that – shit! Cardboard would be a good description to be honest. No disrespect to you mate, but some people can be fooled so bad that if an advert said that having a wank with a sticky glove dipped in broken glass would work – there would be a helluva lot of bloody nobs around, I think that you would agree. I would say, take some pasta and egg in a plastic container for before and after training, or even better, baked potatoes cold are a great source of carbs!

God Bless You!
Mick Hart.

Founder of Mick Hart Training Systems and
the No Bull Collection Magazine.

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