Proteins are the very essential part of our diet. To live a fit and healthy life we have to make sure that we take proper diet which includes all the essential components. Proteins are component of every cell. They are the building block of bones, muscles, skin and blood not only this they are useful in repairing tissues.
To maintain a perfect level of proteins there are some protein snacks which are easy to make or already available in the market.
1) Hard Boiled Eggs
Eggs are rich source of proteins and easily available too. They can be either sliced or eaten with bread just like a sandwich or you can peel them and have it with juice or milk.
2) Tofu Sticks
Tofu sticks are easily available in market in the form of ready to eat foods or you can simply buy normal tofu from market and experiment with new recipe as per your taste.
3) Pumpkin Seeds
Remember how you hated the pumpkin served in your plate; your mother would try all new recipes to make you eat it. That my friend was for your own good yes you heard it right pumpkin is your best friend in terms of enriching our body with proteins for that matter the seeds which we consider as waste are the best part. All you need is to scoop out those seeds wash them, roast it and add salt or sugar syrup (suggested not to use sugar). There you are bowl full of proteins ready in few minutes.
4) Sprouts
Oh! No you open the fridge and find no eggs no tofu, you think you’ll miss on your protein intake not at all, just go into the kitchen and you have the solution to the problem take just soak few green grams (moong dal) overnight and there you are ready protein rich dish with a tint of salt.
5) Yogurt, Milk and Soymilk
One cup soymilk provides you with 8gms of protein, 100gms of yogurt have 6gms of protein. To make these more interesting you can prepare smoothies, shakes etc to enhance the taste. Various flavored yogurt are available in the market so ready protein content easily available.
6) Nuts
Nuts taken in any form roasted or simple has rich protein content. Peanuts (7g), Almonds (6g), Pistachios (6g), Flaxseed (5g), Mixed Nuts (4g). So get going and fill up your shopping basket with those protein rich nuts.
7) Beans (Mature Soy Beans)
Ever wondered why your hair are turning dull day by day one of the reasons may be deficiency of protein in your body how do we curb this problem? Well you need not make any extra effort just increase the intake of green vegetables especially Beans and see the change in few months.
8) Cheese
You may think wow cheese that’s easy lets order a pizza with extra cheese and a cheesy dip but my friend hold your horses right there it’s good to have cheese intake for protein but the cheese is best if its low-fat in any form. Low fat or Non Fat Mozzarella cheese are high in protein. Various Low-Fat Cheese has 8-10 (g) of protein unlike the Full Fat cheese which has only 1g per 20 calories.
9) Fish
Good news for fish lovers sea food though considered as the rich source of protein but the protein that little fish gives you is much more than the big brick of cheese. Tuna, Salmon, Halibut, Snapper, Perch, Flounder and Sole are a few amongst many fish kinds which gives you as much as 22g of protein of every 100g.
10) Chicken and Turkey
Yes that little birdy do play a vital role in protein intake. If you are a non-vegetarian turkey and chicken are your delicious way out with protein intake.
11) Oats
If you have oats in your breakfast you are on a right track Oats have replaced corn flakes, bread butter. Nowadays many flavors are available to avoid that monotonous taste.
12) Wheat Germ
The germ is the most nutrient part of wheat germ which includes notable amounts of plant-based protein. You can use it to add more protein boost to your oatmeal, shakes and pancakes and enjoy.
13) Green Peas
Where most of the green vegetables are not a rich source of protein subzero green peas contain quiet a good amount of protein. It’s more interesting to know that it helps in curbing the craving for junk food.
14) Avocado
A half Avocado contains 2g of protein in it. You can mix it with the salad made of fruits and include a lot of avocado hence enrich your body with more protein.
15) Multi Grain Bread
Multi Grain Bread are easily available in your nearest grocery shop so go ahead and replace your white bread with a multi grain and add multi protein to your health.
16) Peanut Butter
Though many kinds of nut butter are available in the market but pea nut butter is considered to be a great source of protein in it. No extra efforts just go and shop for one today and replace your ordinary butter with one.
