The holidays are a time for celebration, but they can also be a time for overindulgence, especially if you are unprepared, with no smart snacking solutions available when hunger or cravings strike.
If you’re looking to maintain your healthy eating habits during the festive season, simplify your health and fitness-focused lifestyle by stocking up on functional protein-fortified snack options.
These portable snacks keep you feeling fuller for longer because protein takes longer to digest, regulating hunger hormones and preventing those afternoon slumps.
Follow these smart snacking tips to keep your figure and weight in check without missing out on tasty treats:
1. Munch on protein-infused snacks
Enjoy better-for-you convenience foods with the Biogen Peckish Much? Protein-infused snack range.Â
Delivering 7,5g protein in a serving, Biogen Protein Choc-Coated Pretzels are an ideal snack choice that won’t derail your diet.Â
Biogen Protein Choc-Coated Rice Cakes, made with white and wholegrain brown rice, also pack a protein punch, delivering 11,5g per serving.Â
Both products are available in convenient snack packs, ideal for a protein boost, or simply when you’re feeling peckish while on holiday.
2. Raise the barÂ
Protein bars are a versatile and convenient portable snack option that won’t break the bank in terms of calories and sugar content.Â
Protein bars come in pre-packaged portions, making it easier to control your intake and avoid mindless snacking. This helps prevent overconsumption of calories and unhealthy snacks.
Protein promotes satiety, making you feel fuller for longer. This can be particularly helpful during festive gatherings where tempting treats are abundant. Â
Protein bars typically offer a good balance of protein and carbohydrates, which helps to stabilise blood sugar levels, preventing those energy crashes and sugar cravings that often lead to overeating. Â Â
For example, Biogen Lean Whey Protein Bars are a hunger-satisfying, high-protein bar that will satisfy your hunger cravings with 16g of protein and 2,3g of carbohydrates per serving.
Another option is a Biogen Plant Based Protein Bar, which delivers 10g of plant protein and whole food ingredients such as peanuts, almonds, dried cranberries, chia seeds and roasted cocoa nibs. These plant-based bars are also gluten-free, and high in fibre to keep you feeling satisfied.
3. A better night-time snack
Before raiding the fridge for leftovers are a sugar-laden night-time snack, reach for a Biogen Night Feed Casein Protein Bar.Â
This delicious, high-protein bar contains a precise blend of high biological value and slower digesting proteins, delivering 20g of protein and only 1,6g of impact carbs. This composition makes it the ideal snack for before bed, helping promote optimum muscle recovery and growth.
Including these smart snacks in your shopping list will ensure you have something on hand to quash that craving without derailing your healthy eating plan and keep you fuelled until your next nutrient-packed meal this festive season.
