Question:
Any good high protein snacks?

I'm looking for some high protein snacks that are not too high in calories. I get hungry about midday and was, up until recently, eating low fat rice crackers. Then I found out that the carbs were way too high and to switch to something better for me with more protein. Any ideas?    — C P. (posted on December 4, 2008)

December 4, 2008
My afternoon pick me up is yogart or an energy bar. Helps me mucho. Good luck.
   — jammerz

December 4, 2008
Kroger grocery stores sells 'Carb Control' Yogurt. It has 80 cals. and 12 grams of protein and it is good. You can add a bit of granola or nuts for some crunch. Christine
   — Christine M.

December 4, 2008
South Beach Living has a high protien bar 140 cal 10 g protien and they taste great. Peanut butter or chocolate.
   — trible

December 4, 2008
Yogurt and fruit; that works for me. Or sometimes cheese. Rice crackers tend not to have much taste either in my experience. vinnigirl
   — vinnigirl

December 4, 2008
South Beach Cereal Bar, peanut butter is my favorite. 140 Cal 10 g protein 15 carbs.
   — azreggie

December 4, 2008
Mix in unflavored protein into SF pudding, or Dried Peas, or Dried Edamame My profile story speaks about the peas and edamame, and many in support groups love them too. DAVE
   — Dave Chambers

December 4, 2008
Soy Crisps are an exellent alternative to Rice crackers...See all the flavors here...You can find other brands too! http://www.genisoy.com/products/snacks/soy-crisps/ There are also soy nuts, almonds, jerky, turkey pepperoni and cheese, hummus, greek yogurt, cottage cheese, ricotta cheese mixed with a package of SF pudding mix! Try it with the SF pistachio, banana, creamcheese flavor puddings! Tastes great! Top with real pistachios and sf whip creme...or sliced bananas, or pureed or chopped strawberries and yogurt on top! It's an awesome dessert snack. I get the frozen edamame and boil them in salted water...chill and later I'll get a bowlful and peel and eat the soy beans from the pods...This keeps you busy for a while and tastes great! Can use the soy beans mixed with other beans and a little vinegarette dressing for a bean salad snack...I mix in cooked barley and chopped peppers and onions and cilantro for a nice flavor too...It's one of my fav snacks lately...Sweet is not usually my choice of snack...so salty or crunchy is what I go for...I even boil a few eggs now and then and enjoy an egg with a celery stalk...tastes great together...I also wrap lunch meat and a slice of cheese around a large pickle for a snack too...
   — .Anita R.

December 4, 2008
I just picked up some shelled sunflower seeds. It's 9 grams of protein for each 1/4 cup.
   — Linda J.

December 4, 2008
I love the soy crisps. there similar to rice cakes. I love the BBQ flavor. And there easy to get down.
   — urbrat2

December 4, 2008
Beef jerky works best for me,,,Good Luck
   — crlindfw

December 5, 2008
I am wondering if you are eating 3 meals a day. It seems to me that at midday you'd be having some lunch with an emphasis on protein and perhaps a small amount of a healthy vegetable. My favorite snack to stay off hunger is cottage cheese or some low carb yogurt. But i am finding that if I stick to three meals a day with good an emphasis on protein, I don't need snacks. Hope this helps and good luck. --Kathryn
   — kathryn_ann

December 6, 2008
i have trouble with my sugar dropping at times so i have to eat about every 4 hrs. i used to eat yogurt, but noticed my sugar would sometimes 30min-1hr after eating it and my nutritionist told me it's because the yogurt is a "slidder" and doesn't stay in the pouch long enough.now i eat alot of cheese, low fat deli meat, peanut butter, nuts, sf puddings and i love the kashi trail mix bars. good luck...you will find it's a lot of trial and error to see what works best for you. hope this helps..Holly
   — RNlvnCARSON

December 10, 2008
I relied heavily on yogurt and smoothies in the beginning, but as soon as practical I moved on to beef jerky and a real staple for me was refried beans, from either Taco Bell or Taco Bueno. The serving size was perfect and some melted cheese on top was good too. I'm 9 years post-op and never had any real hair loss. I had a little breakage at my temples, but I always credited beef jerky and refried beans with saving my hair.
   — jjames-thomas

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