5 best, easy and affordable high-protein snacks for better gut health

Snacks that one consumes between meals should also be healthy options. Which are the best high-protein snacks that also improve gut health?

Gut health

Gut health is vital. A lot of research is happening these days on this subject. But still a lot of questions remain answered. People opt for foods that are good for their intestines. The reasons might be to naturally treat their various tummy issues such as irritable bowel syndrome or IBS or just to keep their gut health high and prevent future problems there (Preventive role).

One should eat gut-healthy meals. But snacks can also be selected so that they improve the gut immunity and health.

High-protein snacks for gut health

This is the input for several dietitians who have stated their best, easy and cheap high-protein snacks that also support your gut. Here is the list.

Greek yoghurt

Yoghurt are affordable and one can make them at home easily. Kim Kulp, RDN owns the Gut Health Connection and she says:

“Greek yogurt is a creamy, and satisfying, high protein, gut-friendly snack. Packed with probiotics, this fermented food can increase the variety of good microbes in the gut, leading to better overall health,”

Further, she suggests:

“Add berries to provide plant nutrients, and walnuts for omega-3 fats, both which help feed your good gut microbes, helping them, and you, thrive.”

Dietitian Chris Henigan, adds:

“Greek yogurt can offer 15 grams of protein or more with probiotics,”

“I also mix regular yogurt with peanut butter powder to increase the protein content even more. Add some fruit for fiber and you’ve got a great snack!”

Kefir

This is a fermented milk product. Kathryn Piper RDN LD, explains:

“Kefir is a fermented drink prepared with cow or goat’s milk. Kefir is described as a ‘drinkable yogurt’. It contains about 10 grams of protein, and three times more probiotics than yogurt per serving. You can make kefir at home, however there are ready to drink kefir beverages available from brands at your local grocer,”

Bananas & peanut butter

These make a great combination of prebiotics with fiber and protein and healthy fats. Caroline Young, MS, RD, RYT describes:

“I love a banana with a hearty spoonful of peanut butter,”

“Bananas provide prebiotics, which act as food for healthy gut bacteria. Peanut butter offers sustaining plant-based protein and fiber, which help support digestion. Even better, the flavor combination is simply delicious.”

Dried chickpeas

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These form an excellent source for protein and dietary fiber. One serving of one-fourth cup has 9 grams of fiber and 10 grams of protein. Make your own trail mix with chickpeas, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits and enjoy them for great gut health.

Farmer’s cheese

This has high levels of protein. Caroline Margolis, RDN from Lifeway foods says:

“A great synbiotic gut health snack includes farmer cheese paired with whole wheat crackers or crostini, berries, chia seeds, a sprinkle of cinnamon and a drizzle of honey,”

Ricotta cheese or cottage cheese are equally good. Combine cheese with crackers and fruits for extra fun and nutrients.