After previously exploring the three main meals of the day, let’s briefly touch on something many people struggle with, snacks, regardless of the time of day.
The primary focus and most prevalent macronutrient in most snacks, whether you are aiming for weight loss or muscle gain, should be protein, as chances are high that your diet lacks the proper amount of it.
Yoghurt and the protein drink in the picture, along with the protein shake from my previous post on this subject, are simple go-to options for increasing your daily protein intake, something I resort to 2-3 times a week and can also be supplemented in various ways, for instance by adding home-made granola, nuts, seasonal fruits, etc.
In conclusion, as is the case with nutritional supplements, such snacks should be a secondary part of your dietary plan, not something foundational. The focus should still primarily be on whole, nutritionally richer, minimally processed, and diverse meals like the ones we covered in previous articles on breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Original release date: April 10, 2022