Choosing foods that are high in protein isn’t always easy when you’re in a rush. Here are simple ways to get more protein every day.

Whether you spend most of your time in the gym, in meetings, or chasing after your kids, getting enough protein can make a big difference in how you feel in your day to day life.

Protein can help you feel more energy, fewer cravings¹, and even better focus. But let’s be honest. When life gets busy, searching for new recipes or reading nutrition labels to work out how to fit more protein into your day isn’t exactly the most important thing on your to-do list.

The good news is that getting more protein really doesn’t have to be complicated.

Upgrading the foods you already eat

When you get a sudden craving for something filling, do you really have time to pick out a perfectly balanced meal? Or are you just grabbing whatever’s closest so you can get on with your life? Most of us fall into the second category. And that’s actually something you can use to your advantage. If the food you have around is full of protein, then you’re naturally going to be eating more protein. It really is that simple.

That’s why the easiest protein upgrade happens in the grocery store long before hunger hits. Swapping out common foods for their higher protein counterparts is a really simple way to make sure you’re getting enough protein without actually changing anything about the way you eat.

Love yogurt? Go for greek instead. Can’t get enough cream cheese? Try cottage cheese. Need a go-to dip to watch the game? Try hummus. Trade out white rice for quinoa and you’ve just gained a whole lot more protein in every forkful.

Get snacky, stay happy

Protein doesn’t always need to come from perfectly planned meals. We’ve all had those moments when you’re out and about you suddenly realize that you need to eat something in the next 10 minutes or you’re going to enter shutdown mode.

That’s where portable protein snacks really shine. Whether it’s a protein bar or a PROfeel® pudding packed with 17g of balanced dairy protein, keeping protein-filled snacks in your car, backpack, or handbag can be a lifesaver for busting hunger in a pinch and getting a boost of protein at the same time.

And the best part? Protein snacks don’t just taste great. They help keep you satisfied for longer.

Protein Add-ins

Even if you’re not the planning type, there’s so many ways to add extra protein to everything you eat without needing to think ahead.

If you’re a big breakfast person, you can add chia seeds to your oatmeal or stir a PROfeel® pudding into your pancakes. Lunch or dinner? Tossing a cup of chickpeas or edamame into your salad, soup, or pasta can boost protein in an instant.

And these little add-ons can really add up. Before you know it you’ll feel more full, more satisfied, and way less worried about whether you’re eating as much protein as your body needs.

Make it enjoyable

The truth is that you’re way more likely to get more protein in your diet if you’re eating protein that you enjoy. If your go-to protein is really delicious, you won’t have to remind yourself to reach for it. Treats like PROfeel® puddings make it easy to actually enjoy your daily protein boost.