10 Quick Protein Snacks-Portable Protein Snacks

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Having protein is a great way to of keeping your tummy full for long. Protein is a macro-nutrient that keeps hunger pangs at bay by slowing down digestion and controlling the levels of blood sugar. So, snacking on protein is a great idea as it won’t leave you feeling hungry after an hour.

You can have a snack high in protein as pre-workout snack or as an evening snack. Here are some good options for you that you can have on the go:

1. Hard-boiled eggs

The cheap and best sources of protein, eggs are loaded with vitamin E and omega 3. They keep you full and help you maintain good health. You can easily carry hard-boiled eggs with you in your bag.

2. Pumpkin seeds

You can munch on roasted pumpkin seeds when you feel like snacking. Pumpkin seeds are nutrient rich and half a cup of pumpkin seeds has around 14 g of protein and this makes it a good pre-workout snack.

3. Cottage cheese

Our very own cottage cheese or paneer is a great source of protein. Half a cup offers 14 g of protein. You can just grill or roast it and have it along with some chat masala. Pop in few pieces when you get hungry at office between meals.

4. Protein bars

Protein bars can be a good snack for those who are always on the go. The thing is that you should choose the right variety of protein bars as there are many with high calories. They should contain very less or no sugar and about 200 calories.

5. Peanut butter

Just 2 tbsp of peanut butter contains about 8 g of protein. Peanut butter is the best snack that will help in keeping you full between meals. However, it is high in calories, so you better control portions :).

6. Tuna

Tuna fish is a rich source of protein and omega 3. Omega 3 offers anti-inflammatory benefits. One can of tuna fish has 39 g of protein to offer. You can have grilled tuna fish as a mini meal.

7. Roasted Soy Nuts

Soy nuts are nutrient dense with high amounts of protein, vitamins, fibre and minerals. They are made by soaking soybeans in water, draining the water and then roasting the beans. It is a wholesome protein snack. A quarter cup of soy nuts offer 6 g of protein and about 120 calories.

8. Chickpeas (Boiled)

You can boil chickpeas and carry them along. They are healthy as they have lots of protein, fibre and goodness to offer. You can add onions and tomatoes and make a healthy salad of chickpeas.

9. Roasted Flax seeds

Flax seeds are a rich source of omega 3 fatty acids. They are a healthy fat along with being a good protein source. You can enjoy roasted flax seeds as a snack.

10. Nuts

Nuts are super easy to carry and can be consumed anywhere! Almonds, walnuts and pistachios are healthy protein rich nuts. Being high in fibre along with high protein content, they make you feel full for longer. However, you need to maintain portion control when it comes to nuts because they are high in calories. Limit yourself to a handful or two of them!

So, provide protein to your body on the go with the above listed snacks!

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