Suggestions for High Protein/Low Sodium Snacks

stephysd

I am finally starting to get my appetite back as I am nearing the end of the first trimester. On a almost daily basis I am way over on carbs and sodium, but my protein is very low. Only about 1/2 to 2/3 of what it is recommended. For my snacks between meals I have been doing either apples, bananas or celery with peanutbutter, as it is helping me get my fruits and veggies in but have a little bit of protein with it.

I would love to change things up a bit and hopefully get my sodium down and my protein up where they should be. Any suggestions?

jenluvsushi

Yes! Google the "Brewer's Diet". Lots of great protein suggestions there. Processed food is where the sodium issues arise although there is always some in meat/egg/dairy products. Try whole foods like eggs, fish, meat, nuts and dairy. Some lentils have quite a bit as well as quinoa. String cheese and Fage Greek yogurt is great for protein as well as milk if you tolerate it well (I do). I have developed a meat aversion in this pregnancy so it gave me lots of ideas on creative sources for protein. Peanuts and hemp seed have a ton...who knew? I have no problem getting to 140 grams a day at close to 2000 mgs sodium so it can be done. I also only have meat maybe once a day. As far as supplements, I usually have one protein drink a day. I have an all-natural whey powder from MRM that is pretty good. I got it on Bodybuilding.com as it was recommended by IFBB pro Jamie Eason. Nothing weird in it and it is sweetened with stevia. I use it in my am smoothie every day mixed with spinach, banana, PB and 1/2 a cup of milk.

lisapr123

I was recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes (which, in my case has been very easy to control with food) and the snacks of choice have been: greek yogurt, hard boiled eggs, milk, and PB & crackers or celery. I actually don't track sodium so I can't say where they rank in that regard, but I've found them to be very satisfying and I normally hit 120+ grams of protein a day by paring those with a big turkey sandwich for lunch and some sort of meat for dinner.