Ah, the endless struggle of snacking. On one hand, a gal shouldn't have to go through the day hungry. But on the other hand, munching can turn into a slippery slope of endlessly tacking on calories that go to the ol' waistline, without ever really feeling satisfied.
But the antidote to idle snacking could be one crucial ingredient: protein. Research shows that high-protein snacks are more effective at making you feel full and curbing appetite than snacks that are high in fat, sugar or calories. And since you're probably not going to gnaw on a hunk of steak midday, we rounded up some of the tastiest portable, packaged protein-packed snacks around. These seven snacks will help curb your cravings, while going easy on the added sugars, sodium and saturated fats that can derail your diet. Bonus: They're all vegetarian.
Could one of these protein snacks tide you over before your next meal? Keep reading to find out.
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