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Guess who just turned 40? Me!
What changed upon turning 40? Lots of physical stuff. Nothing major, but I started feeling the need to take charge of my body. As I slowly lose muscle, I need to increase my protein intake (which helps maintain or build muscle) and be more conscious about my food! Can you relate?
Meeting daily protein goals is crucial for a healthy life as you get older, along with other key components like completing your steps and strength training. So if you're looking for an easy, simple way to increase your protein intake, here are 5 snack combos that will help you maintain your calorie intake and also increase fiber consumption!
*Protein tip: If you are only consuming around 50 grams of protein a day, make your first goal 100 grams. Keep in mind that your body may also need more fiber to help with the digestion of added protein. Once you are consistently hitting that first goal of 100 grams a day, increase that to what your optimal protein intake is for your body.
- 3 ounces beef jerky + 6 ounce fresh raspberries
- 1 cup greek yogurt(non-fat) + 4 ounces pomegranate, 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 medium apple + 1/2 cup greek yogurt (low fat) + peanut butter powder
- 1 pear + 4 ounces deli turkey
- 1 cup cottage cheese + 1 cup blackberries
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These are super simple, fiber-packed, low-calorie, and high-protein snack combos that you can make! Just assemble them, and now you've got your protein even in your snacks! We can make a conscious choice and be healthier for the life ahead of us!
Which combo is the best for you?
If you're curious about more ways to increase your protein goal with Greek yogurt, here is the blog I wrote about it. Now, let’s put these ingredients on your grocery list!