Even after having a fulfilling lunch, people often still feel hungry. Starting at three o’clock in the afternoon, the stomach is more vulnerable to hunger and people start to crave for some snacks.
As cited from Greatist, a light meal or snack that is high in protein is the most effective way to satisfy your stomach. Protein will generate more energy compared to carbohydrate. Below is a list of protein-rich healthy snacks for your afternoon.
- Nut butter boat
The combination of nuts, butter, celery, and raisins is good to meet your protein needs. A total of 2 tablespoons of nuts (such as almond, walnut, or cashew) with a little butter smear and 1 cup of celery slices will provide 8.3 grams of protein. - Mixed nuts
A mixture of almonds, pistachios, sunflower seeds, and walnuts, paired with raisins and chocolate chips, will provide 6.5 grams of protein.
- Chunky monkey shake
There are many ways to create drinks that will make us full, one of which is made from banana. Mix banana, peanut butter, and chocolate milk to provide healthy fats, which are beneficial for our cardiovascular system. A medium-sized banana combined with 1 tablespoon of peanut butter and 1 cup of low-fat chocolate milk will provide 15 grams of protein.
- Edamame poppers
This snack choice is healthy for our body. One cup of edamame pods sprinkled with a little sea salt will provide 15 grams of protein. - Greek yoghurt and granola
Yoghurt, which is rich in calcium and probiotics, is capable of fighting against inflammation. 1 single-serving of yogurt combined with granola will provide 16 grams of protein.
- Cheesy popcorn
Popcorn is made of fibre-rich corn. Adding melted cheese on it will provide vitamin B as well as adequate nutrition. Three cups of popcorn sprinkled with a little salt will provide 8.9 grams of protein.
Text by Denistya Sagita
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