High Protein Snack Ideas

🌟Protein snacks are super helpful for curbing hunger and preventing an energy crash. 

Anytime you grab a snack, pair it with a protein source. Even better, try these snack ideas.

💡High-Protein Snacks

• Greek yogurt + berries
• String cheese + cherry tomatoes
• Hummus + carrots
• Cottage cheese + peaches
• Almonds + strawberries
• Hard-boiled egg + cucumber
• Nut butter + apple slices
• Life Shake^™ (1 scoop recommended with used as a snack, 10g protein)
• Snack Bars  (9-10 g of protein)

What are your favorite high-protein snacks? 

The Importance of Pairing Protein with Hydration

 Importance of Pairing Protein with Hydration

Good morning, team protein! Did you know that when eating a high-protein diet, you should aim to drink 60+ oz of water per day? Here’s why.💧

Why Hydration + High-Protein Go Together

• Protein Processing Requires Water
  A higher protein intake requires more water or fluid to help the kidneys do their job. 
• Nutrient Absorption Your cells need nutrients to generate energy. Water helps your body absorb nutrients like amino acids from protein. 
• Muscle Growth & Repair
  Hydration makes it easier for your body to move the amino acids from protein to your muscle cells, where they're needed for growth and repair. 

Tips to Stay Hydrated

1. Drink Up: Aim for 60+ oz of water daily––that’s about 7.5+ cups.
2. Eat Hydrating Foods: Enjoy water-rich fruits and veggies like watermelon and cucumbers.
3. Amplify Hydration with Electrolytes: Electrolytes are minerals that support the balance of fluids in your body, so they can help keep you hydrated. Shaklee’s Electrolyte + Hydration & Focus Drink mix is a great option. Just add water! It contains three key electrolytes—sodium, potassium, and chloride––that are clinically tested to hydrate better than water alone. 

Hydrating goes hand-in-hand with hitting your protein goals. Keep those water bottles close! 💪💧

How do you make sure you get enough water each day? Share your favorite tip or water bottle.

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100 Grams of Protein - High Protein Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners

Your Daily Protein Plan

Does 100 grams of protein sound like a lot? I used to think so. But with a few tweaks, eating this way started to feel natural. I love it because I feel stronger and my energy and hunger are more balanced.

🌟How to Get Your Daily 100g Protein🌟 

• Each day, aim for 20-30g per meal + 1-2 high-protein snacks. 
• Check out our 5-Day High-Protein Meal Plans here for inspiration. (Stay tuned for more ideas & recipes!)

Optimizing Your Protein

Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

• Protein All Day: For the most benefit, spread your protein intake across all your meals and snacks instead of trying to fit it all into 1-2 meals. More on this soon!
• Think Quality & Variety: Opt for complete proteins and/or a wide variety of plant-based proteins. Complete proteins––animal proteins, soy, pistachios, and pea protein––contain all 9 essential amino acids. However, if you eat a diverse range of plant proteins daily, you'll cover potential amino gaps.
• Pair with Fiber-Rich Foods: Enjoy protein with fiber-rich foods for better digestion and nutrient absorption.
• Aim High: While the US dietary guidelines suggest at least 56g of protein daily for men and 46g for women, experts say 100g may be closer to ideal if you are active, want to support healthy weight, and/or want to maintain muscle mass. ^[1,2] 

Have you stocked up on a variety of proteins yet? What’s your favorite protein-rich food? 

References

^[1] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523274274?via%3Dihub

^[2] https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/high-protein-diet-plan#daily-protein-requirements

!00 Grams of Protein Challenge - Why Protein

Welcome + Why Protein

👋 Welcome... I’m so happy you’re here! Are you ready to start our 100g Protein Challenge today?
 

Our goal is simple: For 5 days, we’ll aim to eat 100g of protein daily. 🍳 ✨

I’ll be here with you sharing plenty of motivation, tips, and meal ideas. Let’s kick it off with some great reasons to eat more protein! 🙌

PROTEIN BENEFITS

Did you know protein helps you do all this? 

• Achieve and maintain a healthy weight. It helps you feel fuller longer so you can avoid overeating. 
• Maintain muscle mass. Protein supports lean muscle mass, which is critical for strength and metabolism.
• Support immune function. Protein provides key components for immune cell production.
• Keep blood sugar balanced. Protein helps keep blood sugar stable by slowing glucose absorption and the digestive process. 
• Recover from injuries. Protein gives you nutrients you need to build and repair tissues.

Unlike carbs & fats, your body can’t store protein for later. So you need to eat enough daily for good health.