It’s no secret that high protein and low-carb diets are all the rage. With all of the benefits it’s easy to understand the excitement!
Protein is an important component of every cell in the body. Not only are hair and nails mostly made of protein, your body uses protein to build and repair tissues. You also use protein to make enzymes, hormones, and other body chemicals. Protein is an important building block of bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and blood–who wouldn’t want to add more to their diet?
There’s great news for all of you protein fanatics out there, protein doesn’t have to cost a pretty penny. Check out these finds, thanks to fitsugar.com, all are under $2 and packed with up to 10 grams of protein.
Chobani Greek Yogurt: Greek yogurt has double the amount of protein than regular yogurt. Most brands range under $2, but Chobani ranks in at the cheapest at only $1.19! It’s only 120 calories with 16 grams of protein. Opa!
Edensoy Organic Soymilk: Need to quench your thirst? Try this soymilk packed with 11 grams of protein and 140 calories. Get a three pack at only $2.61. I’ll have soy more please!
Seapoint Farms Dry Roasted Edamame: Sure frozen edamame is amazing, but you can’t quite keep it in your purse or gym bag. Try the dry roasted version and you won’t be able to put it down. At 130 calories and 14 grams protein, this edamame costs only $1.46 for a four-ounce pack. Now that’s a number I can certainly crunch!
Kind Plus-Almond, Walnut, Macadamia: If it’s an energy bar you are craving, look no further than this one. It packs a protein punch at 210 calories and 10 grams protein. Get a pack of 12 and you’ll find yourself with each one costing $1.48. That price, I believe, passes the bar.
Cheese n’ Crackers: So simple. So cheap. So yummy. So much protein! Try going for a one ounce stick of string cheese and a bag of Kashi crackers. The cheese is only $0.64 per slice and crackers only $0.58. So good it’s almost cheesy!
Urban Girl Fitness Quote of the Day:
Life goes faster on protein. ~Martin H. Fischer
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