High-protein snacks are a great choice because they curb your appetite while keeping your blood sugar very stable. Always keep them around.
Beef Jerky
Beef jerky is somewhat expensive, but the 26% protein content and very low calorie count make it the perfect protein snack. That may be why it’s part of the official NASA menu for astronauts during outer space missions.
Avoid
Jerky that’s not 100% beef, or that contains too many added ingredients like MSG and high fructose corn syrup.
Choose
If you can afford it, choose the Cadillac of all jerkies – organic, grass-fed, smoked beef jerky.
Raw nuts and seeds
They pack quite a lot of calories, so always portion control when snacking on nuts and seeds. A handful will usually be plenty to curb your appetite and make it easier to wait until the next meal.
Avoid
Roasted nuts and seeds Nuts and seeds with added oil.
Choose
Raw nuts and seeds, Organic, if possible You can also roast these at home, keeping the temperature low (150°F).
Nut butters are great snacks as well, but don’t forget that the same guidelines apply – stick with raw nut butters and portion control carefully.
High-protein raw food bar
Raw food bars that contain high-quality protein powder are great snacks – but only if you’re willing to pay extra and buy the premium stuff. Dale’s Raw Foods bars or anything made by YouBaris your best bet to get high-quality protein that’s actually absorbed by your body – without the usual sugary or refined ingredients.
Protein shake
You can use protein shakes as a snack – but keep two things in mind:
- Most protein powders are filled with artificial ingredients and are so processed that they aren’t absorbed by your body.
- Consuming whey protein alone will spike your blood sugar as much as white bread does.
Cheese
Because it contains a lot of fat along with protein, cheese needs to be portion controlled carefully. I usually weigh my cheese with a food scale and eat only 1 oz. at a time. Also, keep in mind that a lot of people may have a hard time digesting any kind of dairy. Listen to your body and never eat foods that make you feel sick or give you side effects.
Avoid
Cheese made with commercial milk (to avoid hormones and pesticides)
Choose
- Cheese made from organic, grass-fed milk
- If available, choose cheese made from raw milk
- Cottage cheese for the extra protein, but other fattier cheese are OK too
Milk
I’m not a big fan of milk, because 75% of adults lack the proper enzyme to digest it. But if milk is NOT a problem for you, it can be a great source of protein – especially if it’s raw.
Avoid
- Commercial milk (to avoid hormones and pesticides)
- Milk that tastes just like your favorite candy bar
Choose
- Organic, grass-fed milk
- If available, choose raw milk
Eggs
Always keep unpeeled hard boiled eggs in your fridge. They will last for more than a week and are perfectly tasty alone or on top of your favorite salad.
Avoid
Eggs mixes like EggBeaters®
Choose
Organic, pasture-raised eggs
Deviled eggs recipe
Hard-boiled eggs can get boring at times. This recipe will make you rediscover their goodness in minutes. I don’t use extra mayonnaise or olive oil in my deviled eggs recipe. To me, the extra fat is just not necessary.
Ingredients
- 6 whole eggs (pasture-raised, if possible)
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- A little bit of water
Instructions
1. Boil your eggs for 10 minutes. Rinse them with cold water and remove shells.
2. Cut the eggs in two, and then remove the cooked yolks with a spoon.
3. In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, mustard, salt and pepper, adding a little bit of water (just a couple of drops) until the texture is creamy. Garnish the cooked egg halves with the prepared egg yolks and serve.
