Protein snack: 7 options to kill hunger and increase muscle mass

The Nutritionist reveals how to stick to your diet even during times of temptation

Dieting, both for gaining muscle mass and for losing weight, is not always simple. After all, in both cases, protein consumption should generally be high, to offer amino acids that will act in muscle building and also to provide greater satiety. That is, the problem is that it is not always possible to eat chicken, meat, fish or eggs in the traditional way. Therefore, betting on a protein snack, for example at breakfast, is usually a good alternative.

So, with the help of nutritionist Susan Bowerman, a specialist in sports nutrition, obesity and weight management, we have separated 7 good options for you to snack on protein and follow your diet. Watch:

7 protein snack options

1. YOGURT + FRUIT: In a bowl put 1 jar of Greek vanilla yoghurt with 5 small sliced ​​strawberries and sprinkle a little ground cinnamon or grated nutmeg on top.

2. COTTAGE + VEGETABLES: It’s worth mixing 3⁄4 cup of cottage cheese with a little pepper and 1⁄2 cup of chopped greens (carrots and cucumber are fine).

3. PATÉ + VEGETABLE STICK: you can eat 1⁄3 cup of chickpea pate, also known as hummus. Just use carrot, cucumber or celery sticks.

4. TUNA + AVOCADO: Surprise your taste buds by eating veggie sticks with a paste made from 1⁄2 can tuna in water, 1⁄4 medium mashed avocado, pepper and a few diced tomatoes.

5. EGG + TOMATO: To come out with the basics, thinly slice 1 hard-boiled egg and 1 tomato, then assemble the canapés by placing the egg on top of the tomato. Season with salt, pepper and basil.

6. SPINACH + EGGS: microwave 1 cup chopped frozen spinach for 30 seconds. Pour a beaten egg seasoned with salt and pepper over the vegetables and heat for another 90 seconds. Halfway through cooking, take a break to stir the preparation.

7. SWEET POTATOES + YOGURT: halve 1 medium boiled sweet potato. Then top it with 1 pot of non-flavored low-fat Greek yogurt and grated nutmeg to taste. It is a healthy and light version of the traditional stuffed potato.

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