Shakes:
I'm not an expert on macro or micro-nutrients, but I look at four things when I'm looking at protein shakes:
- Calories per shake (aka how many can I drink). The highest I go here is 130 calories, but I prefer 100 calories.
- Fiber. Mine all have 3 grams.
- Protein (obviously). I find 20 grams usually. You can get higher, but I'm more trying to lose weight than gain mass, so I opt for lower calorie.
- Easiness. If it takes forever to mix up, I know I personally won't drink as many. I opt for pre-made, they're honestly not much more expensive.
I have 3 I like.
Muscle Milk Light- no dairy if that's a problem for you. 100 calories, 20 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber. It's at Costco and I think Target.
I can't remember the name, it's an organic one at Costco. 130 calories, 30 grams of protein, and 3 grams of fiber.
Pure protein. It's at Walmart and is the same as the organic one at Costco.
Fruit:
Honestly, any kind as long as you count it.
I like apples ~90 calories, grapes ~2.5 calories per grape, nectarines ~65 calories, and watermelon ~9 calories/ounce. Sometimes I'll eat a banana with my protein shake, it's 100 calories but very filling.
Eggs are also a good snack. ~70 calories each. I like scrambled or hard broiled personally. Very filling for the amount of calories they cost.