Protein is all the craze today, but why??? Studies have shown that eating more protein will help you lose more fat faster while preserving muscle. In addition, a high protein diet will leave you satiated longer. Therefore, not having cravings in the next hour and less likely to overeat. The trick is to eat the right proteins. Make sure to find ones that are low in sodium, fat, and cholesterol. That means low fat dairy products, skinless poultry, fish, beans, lentils, and soy foods. They may help improve your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. So, what’s the right amount? Multiply your weight in pounds by .36. As an example, for a 160 pound woman x .36= 57.6 grams of protein. This will provide you with the amount of protein an average person should have in a day.
Protein Filled Snacks
Greek Yogurt 6 ounces with berries
Raw almonds 25
Egg
1 cup cottage cheese and fresh berries
Apple or celery with 1 table spoon of peanut butter
Low sodium turkey or chicken breast 3 ounces fresh or sliced
Protein shake with peanut butter, banana and almond milk
A cup of lentils sautéed with either vegetable, garlic and onion
2 ounces tofu
¼ cup pumpkin seeds
Cheese stick part skim
¼ cup trail mix (mixed nuts, raisins)
1/4 cup cooked lentils mixed with diced avocados and salsa (pair with whole grain pita chips)
1/4 cup cashews
1/4 cup hummus dip (pair with carrot and celery sticks)
49 raw pistachios
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