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Planning Low Carb and High Protein Snacks for Success

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Staying on Track Means Having a Plan

The best way to have any luck with any nutrition plan is to PLAN, PLAN and PLAN SOME MORE!  Three of my biggest tips for nutrition success are meal planning, food prep, and planning for high protein, low carb snacks. This post is day 4 of 31 Days to Better Nutrition.

Why plan for high protein/low carb snacks?

When you get too hungry it’s best to have a snack prepared. This helps to keep you from making impulsive, poor choices. This is especially true if you are at the beginning stages of trying to eat better – you tend to crave unhealthy foods even more at this point. When you go long enough without giving in to the starches and sweets they actually become easier to resist.

What can I snack on?

  • Jerky – jerky is a great protein snack. Just watch for extra ingredients on the label. Some jerky flavors have a surprising amount of sugar in them. You want as few ingredients on the label as possible. If you make your own – even better.
  • Hard boiled eggs – I keep a supply of these in the refrigerator for the week. I make a batch of them on Sundays and then we can grab them to pack in our lunches.
  • Low-fat cottage cheese
  • Low-fat Greek plain yogurt. If you use flavored yogurts just watch the sugar content. It’s better to buy it plain and add your own fruit. If you are brown bagging it you can freeze it ahead of time and let it thaw in your lunch bag.
  • Lean meat. Cook ahead, slice, package in individual baggies or serving containers. You can throw this in your lunch box frozen and it will be ready to eat by lunch time. Lean meats are a great add in to a big, green salad.
  • Canned tuna, chicken or salmon
  • Whey protein powder (watch sugar content). You can keep a supply of this and add water when you need a quick snack. You can also add this to your yogurt to add flavor and increase the protein level.
  • Protein bars. You have to be really careful when choosing a protein bar – some of them are no better than a candy bar. You should look for a bar that has at least four times more protein than sugar. My favorite choice is the Quest bar.
  • Lunch meat can be a good choice. Wrap a few slices of lunch meat around a slice of cheese for a yummy snack.
  • Celery and peanut butter (or cashew/almond butter) is not high protein but it is a delicious, satisfying snack.

Just remember,  the most important tip to take away from all this is to plan ahead so you don’t get stuck with whatever is around when you get hungry. I’d love to hear your snack ideas in the comments. Please share this with anyone you know that needs great snack ideas.  

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