High Protein Snacks

Content by: Guy Lawrence

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If you think that protein is just for meatheads and gym rats, think again. This essential macronutrient is necessary for so many different functions in the body that you would be in huge trouble without it.

Forget the whole stereotype about bodybuilders and hardcore athletes using protein supplements. They’re also made for regular people like you and me. If you find it difficult to consume enough protein from food, consider using a protein snack or supplement to get enough everyday.

Why is protein necessary?

The main function of protein is to repair and maintain muscle. Without enough in your daily diet, your muscle mass will begin to dwindle. Those muscles will also fail to repair after spending all that time exercising if you don’t fuel your body with sufficient amounts of protein. This not only means no muscle gain, muscle loss could be the unfortunate consequence.

Which foods contain high amounts of protein?

Meat and dairy products are packed with the highest amounts of quality proteins. Lean meats like chicken breast, turkey breast, certain cuts of beef, fish, shrimp, eggs, yogurt, milk, cheese, and many others will supply you with good levels of protein.

Why should I use high protein snacks and supplements?

When your busy lifestyle won’t allow you the time to prepare your own meals or eat properly, it can be very difficult to get adequate levels of protein. This is where high protein snacks come in. The purpose of protein supplements is to give you the quantity you need in a convenient way.

You can bring a protein bar or shake anywhere you go whether it’s to work or to the gym. All you have to do is pull it out and enjoy. Shakes can be mixed beforehand and stored in a thermos all day long. As for protein bars, they’re ready to go any time you need refueling. While getting all your protein from food is ideal, most people can’t seem to make it happen.

How are 180 Nutrition supplements different than the rest?

At 180 Nutrition, we offer protein powders and snacks that are healthier and more natural than that of the competition. Have you ever read the nutrition label on a standard protein supplement or bar? Well, you probably won’t recognise half of the ingredients listed. Most of them are chemical compounds that add no health benefit to the supplement. 180 Nutrition bars and drinks don’t have any of that extra stuff in it. Only the most natural ingredients such as almond meal, flaxseed, grass fed whey protein isolate, and others are used to provide you with the most healthful protein alternative available.

Learn more about our natural protein formula here.

Guy Lawrence

This article is brought to you by Guy Lawrence. Guy is a qualified fitness trainer with over 10 years of experience in the health industry. Guy worked at the UTS Fitness Centre in Sydney Australia where he specialised in exercise nutrition and obtained his Certificate in Exercise Nutrition and Certified... Read More
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