Do you every feel like you’re constantly on-the-go and your diet is somewhat lacking? Protein could be what you’re missing! Most high-protein foods are typically not “take-away-friendly,” but there are ways around this dilemma. Think of high-fiber, high-protein carbohydrates, like nuts and seeds or dairy foods like yogurt and cheese.

Protein is essential for the following functions:

1. Muscle and tissue repair
2. Energy-yielding
3. Bacterial-fighting Antibodies
4. Electrolyte balance
5. Nutrient Metabolism, Transport and Storage
6. Regulation of Hormones

If you find yourself running low on protein fuel, here is a list of portable foods and that will give you that much needed boost on the go!

• Almonds, peanuts, soy nuts
• Bran muffin or high protein cereal
• Greek yogurt
• String Cheese
• Peanut butter bars
• Hard-boiled egg
• Edamame
• Ready to drink smoothie