If you are serious about losing weight or building lean muscle mass, you probably already go out of your way to eat protein rich foods. Amongst strength athletes, the general rule of thumb is to ingest 1.0 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of body weight. Personally, I prefer to use whey and casein protein shakes as the source for most of my daily protein. For me, it's easy to drink a couple of 16 ounce protein shakes during the day. But what about the rest of the day? This list of five fast and easy protein snacks will help you achieve your protein intake goals.
1. Cottage Cheese - This ubiquitous denizen of the dairy case is rich in protein. With just an eight ounce serving of low fat cottage cheese, you can get approximately 28 grams of slow digesting protein. This slow release protein can also help minimize hunger until it's time for your next snack or meal. Cottage cheese can be eaten plain or, for some variety, add raw fruit or vegetables to the mix.
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2. Jerky - Depending on the type of meat that the jerky is made of, you can expect to get eight to ten grams of protein per ounce. Jerky is a great snack when you are on the go, since it requires no preparation and does not have to be refrigerated. One drawback for jerky is the potential for high sodium content.
3. Tuna - Advances in packaging have made it possible to get tuna in easy to open packs or pull top cans. No longer do you have to have a can opener available to eat this quick and protein dense snack. Every ounce of tuna is roughly 90% protein. If protein is too dry for you, experiment with mixing it with mustard, low-fat mayo, or pickles. It can be mixed with some leafy greens for a quick salad.
4. Deli Sliced Turkey - Sliced turkey is readily available from most markets. It's a tasty and protein rich meat with nearly a 90% protein composition. While turkey is naturally low carb and protein rich, be aware that processed turkey sometimes has been infused with carb loaded flavoring. Be sure to check the nutritional facts on the packaging in order to ensure that you are able to get cuts that are as low in carbs as possible.
5. Heart Healthy Nuts - Walnuts, pistachios and almonds are great choices for both their protein content and their heart healthy fats (Remember that our bodies need good fats!) For variety, consider getting mixes of these types of nuts. Nuts are higher in calories than the other four snacks on our list, so please take that into consideration if you are strictly working on losing weight instead of building muscle mass.
Hopefully, this list of five easy high protein snacks will help you to reach your fitness goals. There are many more protein rich snacks available. Be sure to read the nutritional facts labels and do your research. I've found that creating a varied, yet healthy, diet plan has enabled me to resist dietary temptations on my journey to eating healthy and clean.
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