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Quark is kind of like cottage cheese but the texture is smooth, almost like natural yo-
ghurt. (In other words, it’s not disgusting.) You can often get a plain or even flavoured
version without much sugar in with 20g of protein in a 150g pot.
Greek Yoghurt is a good source of protein with 20g per 100g. It also packs calcium,
potassium, zinc, B6, B12. Best of all, it’s highly versatile and works with granola for a
snack or as part of a sauce in a recipe.
Boiled eggs have been covered above. But, if you’ve got a taste for those Pret A Man-
ger egg and spinach pots, you’re on the right track when it comes to nutritious protein
based snacks to be consumed on the go.
’m Feeling Dirty. What’s The Best High-Protein Fast Food?
“Inevitably, we all have those days where we might have a social event, birthday or
something that involves eating out/off plan for a day,” says Castle-Mason. “This, of
course, is absolutely fine. It might seem stupid, but some junk food actually can provide
a high amount of protein and some half decent macros. There are plenty of unhealthy
foods that despite being super calorific and lacking in some nutrient values, may yet
contain a lot of protein.” To whit:
Pizza is often high in protein, depending on the toppings. Of course, the more meat
and cheese you add, the higher the protein content.
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