Are You Eating This High-Protein Snack for Weight Loss?
Protein is everywhere these days. From bars to shakes to cereal, it seems every product is fortified with it. But not all protein-rich snacks are created equal. Some offer solid nutrition, while others come with extra ingredients that can work against your health goals—especially if weight loss is one of them.
So what’s the best pick? We asked dietitians to share the No. 1 high-protein snack for weight loss. Their answer: strained (Greek-style) yogurt.
What Makes It So Effective: Just one 6-ounce container of plain, nonfat strained (Greek-style) yogurt packs 18 grams of high-quality protein. “This substantial amount of protein promotes feelings of fullness, reducing the likelihood of overeating later in the day,” says Lauren Manaker, M.S., RDN, LD, CLEC, CPT.
Excerpted from Eating Well
