10 HIGH protein snacks

A close friend of mine, a certified dietician specializing is diabetes and I were discussing food, in particular SNACKS that I can munch on at work that will hold me until supper.  I had a few ideas and between the two of us we came up with the following list:

1.  protein bars - can be expensive and not always the tastiest but can be thrown in a purse or pocket.  No containers or utensils required.  Check label for calories and amount of protein.

2. tofu - high in protein and iso-flavones.  I marinate mine - less fat than frying.

3. cheese - yes I know it can be high in fat but soft cheese is much low in saturated fat and helps us meet our daily calcium requirement.

4. legumes - high in protein high in fiber

5. nut butter - spread on fruit slices or celery. 

6. nut seeds - keep servings small and satisfies those of us that need something crunchy - other than celery :)

7.  yogurt - greek is higher in protein

8. tuna - packed in water is lower in calories add some herbs and voila

9.  eggs - for years eggs have had a bad rep but new studies have proven that incorrect and eggs are being endorsed as a healthy food.  hard boiled are easy to transport and eat. 

10.  milk - personally I don't drink milk and don't like to drink my meals/snacks but I was told that milk is high in protein and should consider adding a glass or two to my menus

So there you have it....the LIST.   I am sure many of you have similar or slightly different lists of go-to snacks.  Just thought I would share what we came up with.