When that feeling of hunger strikes, don’t ignore it! Whether it is mid-morning or mid-afternoon, the power of protein will give you that long-lasting energy to keep you satisfied throughout the day. Try these tasty, high-protein snacks as a healthy choice to boost your energy.
- The nut butter boats are the best. Add a serving of any nut butter -- almond, cashew or peanut -- to a few celery sticks and top them with whole almonds or raisins.
- Go for the mixed nuts and trail mix. Choose from a variety of nuts, combine with dried fruit and even sprinkle in some dark chocolate to take with you wherever you go.
- Add a variety of color to your diet with hummus dippers. Put a few tablespoons of your favorite hummus in a container, throw in a handful of vegetable sticks (carrots, celery, snow peas or peppers) and seal it up for a great on-the-go super snack.
- Greek yogurt and granola give you that extra stamina to keep at it. Greek yogurt provides plenty of protein and additional calcium for a wholesome snack.
Bottom line: Food is fuel, so make sure you aren’t running on empty. Each of these healthful snacks is a great way to provide meaningful nutrients to boost your metabolism and energy levels.
