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Protein On The Go!

Based on the nutritional guidelines of The International Olympic Committee Consensus on Sports Nutrition, it can sometimes be hard to consume 1.7grams of protein per kg of bodyweight per day. Here Myprotein.com looks at the best sources of protein for when you’re on the go or too busy to cook.

Protein Bar:

Perhaps most obviously the best form of portable protein is the protein bar. Purposely created to conveniently supplement a high protein diet on the go, Myprotein’s MyBar® High Pro contains 29 grams of premium protein to support lean growth and only 20.4g of carbohydrates to provide a balanced source of energy. Plus each bar contains Lactospore® pro-biotics to aid digestion and improve the bio-availability of the nutrients in the bar itself.

12 x 80g MyBar® High Pro is £16.29 from myprotein.com

Almond Nuts:

Another convenient source of protein is the almond nut; just 1 oz (roughly 1 handful) contains 6 grams of protein. Plus as well as the protein content, almonds have been shown to reduce bad cholesterol (LDL) and maintain good cholesterol (HDL) as well as being a rich source of Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant.

400g of Whole Almonds is £4.99 from myprotein.com

Grain Fed Hen’s Egg:

Another one of nature’s more convenient protein sources is the hard-boiled egg, containing 6 grams of protein per egg. To be more specific, try and make sure the eggs you buy are from organic grain fed hens since research shows these types of eggs contain 10 times more vitamin E and three times more omega-3 fatty acids than other types of egg.

Natural Yoghurt:

Another overlooked convenient protein source is natural yoghurt, containing a very similar protein content to cottage cheese Jim White, RD, spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association states ‘it has fewer calories and lower sodium levels’ making it a great choice of protein.

Beef Jerky:

On average, just 1 ounce of Beef Jerky contains 11 grams of protein, 70 calories and just 1 gram of fat making this ‘old school’ snack one of the best high protein snacks. However a word of caution, not all beef jerky is the same. Some supermarket brands tend to be high in salt, so it’s best to source your beef jerky from health and sports nutrition companies.

50g of Beef Jerky is £2.09 from myprotein.com