It is a fact that BOLD can help in a surreal way in weight loss, as long as it is consumed in balance with the rest of the foods. But since we are biased when it comes to talking, we brought nutritionist Thaisa Leal to clarify the question we receive most often: “Does eating BOLD make you gain weight?”

In this article, we also provide strategies to help you fit our bar into your diet in the ideal way, so that you get the maximum benefits and flavor in your weight loss process.

As a bonus, we show you how to make it an ally for those who want to gain muscle mass. Read until the end and be amazed!

Does BOLD make you fat?

The nutritionist explains that no food alone has the power to make someone gain or lose weight. People tend to categorize foods into those that make them gain weight and those that make them lose weight, but that's not how it works.

“What makes someone gain weight is the whole: exceeding the amount of calories needed for our activities and basal metabolism, calories needed for the body to function, even at rest [...]. If someone wants to lose weight, it is necessary to consume fewer calories than we burn. The distribution of macronutrients - carbohydrates, proteins and fats - also influences it”, says Thaisa.

Is it possible to include the BOLD bar in the weight loss process?

The answer is yes: BOLD can be consumed YES! According to the nutritionist, however, it is necessary to analyze the whole - this is because to achieve this goal, there must be a caloric deficit, as explained in the previous topic.

A great advantage of the BOLD bar is satiety, due to its balanced composition of macronutrients. When carbohydrates are the main (and sometimes only) nutrient in food, it is common to feel hungry soon after. Therefore, combining carbohydrates with proteins is an efficient strategy for achieving good and prolonged satiety.

Another common mistake among people who want to lose weight is skipping breakfast in the afternoon, as this habit makes many of them hungrier at night. BOLD, because it is practical, is a perfect snack for these times, making it easier to consume calories in moderation and without overdoing it at night.

How can the bar be better used from a nutritional point of view?

The nutritionist states that BOLD is complete, as it has all the macronutrients in balance in its composition. There are many people who eat healthy foods at regular intervals but, however, lack protein most of the time, as is the case with fruits, which should be consumed more than once a day, as they bring several health benefits but have almost no protein.

For greater nutritional support, we need to include more protein sources such as omelets, pancakes, and BOLD too! Thaisa believes that the bar is an excellent option not only for its protein intake, but also for having zero added sugar and other characteristics - a complete meal!

How can people with weight loss goals make the most of BOLD?

There are several ways to get more benefits from BOLD in the weight loss process, explains Thaisa Leal. Let's take a look at them?

Breakfast for busy days

Our routine doesn’t always allow us to start the day at the table with a nutritious meal. In this case, since BOLD is complete and provides everything we need for breakfast, it’s a great option.

Allies for eating on the street

Carrying BOLD bars in your car or bag helps you maintain a healthy diet, even if you are in places where there is a lot of less nutritious food available, such as sandwiches, snacks, fried foods, etc. Having them on hand prevents you from resorting to high-calorie options that have no health benefits and do not help improve your body composition.

Intermediate snacks - morning and afternoon

Splitting up your meals is an excellent strategy to prevent your appetite from leading you to make unhealthy choices, as well as avoiding overindulgence. Snacking in between meals happens when people don't have much time to prepare a healthy recipe. Using BOLD solves this problem, since the bars make it easier to include a complete food, which will help you get to the main meals (lunch and dinner) with less appetite and more health.

To kill the craving for sweets

“BOLD is a good balance between tasty and healthy food,” says Thaisa. That’s why the nutritionist recommends satisfying your sweet tooth with the bar. “That way, people will be satisfied without ingesting large amounts of sugar, trans fats and other substances that should be consumed with more caution,” she highlights.

This truly healthy sweet also has the advantage of a composition that is very different from traditional sugary foods. So, those who can't live without a sweet treat in their routine can include BOLD as one of their options.

Can BOLD also help you gain muscle mass?

According to Thaisa Leal, yes. “In this case, the person needs to consume more calories than they burn and eat foods with all the macronutrients. Another strategy is to eat several times a day, but choose options that help build muscle mass, that is, those that have protein, carbohydrates and fat. Meals that lack one of these macronutrients do not have the same positive effect on gaining mass, and it is also necessary to combine diet with weight training”, advises the nutrition professional.

Proteins distributed throughout the day

The nutritionist cites a study which found that “distributing the amount of protein across several meals is more efficient than ingesting the entire nutrient at once or in two separate meals.”

“Choosing 20 grams for breakfast, 20 for lunch, 20 for an afternoon snack and 20 for dinner, for example, has been shown to be more effective than eating 80 grams of protein in just one or two meals,” explains Thaisa.

BOLD has a good protein intake. Therefore, in just one meal it can provide all the protein needed at the time, since the traditional bar has 20 grams and the Thin bar has 11 to 13 grams of this nutrient.

The amounts of protein mentioned need to be adjusted according to each person's needs. The example above is intended to illustrate situations for better understanding.

Where to find BOLD: just a click away

Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle mass or simply have a food that combines flavor and health, BOLD Snacks is perfect for you. You can buy your favorite flavor or mixed boxes with all the bars we have on our website.

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