Power-Protein On the Go: 10 Easy Snacks for Hitting Your Macros
The piece explains that a true high-protein snack delivers about 10–25 g of protein, with daily targets ranging roughly from 0.8 g/kg to 2.0 g/kg for active individuals. Snacks are useful after workouts and between meals to close the protein gap, stabilize energy, and support muscle recovery. It offers 10 dietitian-approved options (salmon jerky; hard-boiled eggs; Greek yogurt with protein powder and berries; cottage cheese with fruit; edamame; nuts and seeds; roasted chickpeas; apple with nut butter; protein shake; tuna with avocado on crackers) and emphasizes varying protein sources and pairing with fiber-rich foods for a balanced diet.