Nutritionists tell us that many nutrients are essential for a healthy diet. These include carbohydrates, fats, minerals, vitamins, and protein. You may have heard about the importance of carbs and fats, and you might already have a stack of mineral and vitamins supplements set up for daily intake. But, what you often lack is protein.
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Protein is quite essential - and surprisingly underrated - as it is essential for the growth of the human body, from regulating bodily functions to strengthening muscles and bones. It is mainly essential for the development of the cells since the protein you consume eventually helps in making and repairing the cells. It also plays an essential part in the processes that fuel the body and transport oxygen through blood vessels.
It’s safe to say that protein is an important nutrient that you should definitely not skip.
With that in mind, here are some delicious protein snacks that you can eat whenever you like.
- Cottage Cheese (single serving)
In this snack, you get 20 grams of protein in every 5-ounce serving. So if you wish to boost your protein intake, you can add Greek yogurt to the mix! A single serving of Greek yogurt is only 110 calories, and it provides you with 125 milligrams of some good ol’ calcium as well.
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
Is there anything better than a snack that gets ready in a few minutes? A hard-boiled egg provides you with 6 grams of protein. Double the amount, and you get 12 healthy grams of the nutrient. Apart from protein, you get a good dose of vitamin D and vitamin B-12.
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- Cheese Sticks or String Cheese
This snack is something everyone has in their pantry - it is delicious, handy, and protein-rich. You heard that right. It contains an estimate of 6 to 8 grams of protein per serving. However, if you are looking to shed some extra pounds, you should look for the kind that is part-skim or light in nature.
- Peanut Butter
Only 1.15 ounces of peanut butter will give you 8 grams of protein, so, if you ask us, this is the perfect addition to your bad. You can amplify this snack by cutting up an apple into slices and using your peanut butter as a dip. This will not only taste delicious but will also increase your daily dose of fiber.
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These are some delicious snacks that are available in every house and easy to enjoy whenever you like. Now you don’t even have to worry about not hitting your protein goal!
