'I'm a Health Editor, and This High-Protein Snack Is Saving My Life'
There's been a massive protein frenzy this year, and while I think our cultural obsession with it has its faults (protein isn't a cure-all; you do still need to eat tons of veggies and unprocessed foods and get enough exercise), I also get it. Protein can help us meet our weight loss goals, improve muscle mass, aid in post-exercise recovery, support our immune systems and so much more.
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As a busy mom, the main thing I love about protein right now is that it gives me a burst of energy that actually lasts. It also helps me stay full for a while, which is necessary at a time when I barely feel like I have five minutes to eat. I'm also breastfeeding, and getting enough protein is key to keeping my milk supply up.
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Enter siggi's Protein Packs: These little yogurt pouches pack 11 grams of protein per serving, and are also crafted with fruit and no artificial sweeteners. They're only 110 calories each, making them the perfect low-calorie morning or mid-afternoon pick-me-up Do they look exactly like the pouches I pack in my five-year-old's lunchbox? Yes. But they also taste amazing and are insanely convenient.
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Siggi's Protein Packs are currently available in the two flavors featured above, Blueberry Pomegranate and Strawberry Acai, and you can buy them for $1.99 each at Whole Foods stores nationwide. Currently, these are only sold individually, but I'm hoping the brand will role out multi-packs sometime this year!
I've always loved Siggi's for their low-sugar, high-protein yogurts that actually make me feel good, but these protein packs have sealed the deal for me. My daughter loves them too!How Much Protein Do You Need? And How to Get It. Cleveland Clinic.
Protein Requirements of Healthy Lactating Women Are Higher Than the Current Recommendations. Current Developments In Nutrition.
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