Eating the proper amount of protein and carbohydrates is important for your body. Carbohydrates, or carbs, give your body energy so you can make it through the day. Protein helps work your muscles and aids in their recovery. You may want to ask your physician for a recommendation on how many of each you should be eating for optimal health.
Cheese and Crackers
By eating cheese and crackers, you consume both protein and carbs. The cheese contains your protein while the crackers contain your carbs. One ounce of cheese has about seven grams of protein, according to KidsHealth. Roughly four to six crackers offer about 15 grams of carbohydrates, according to the American Diabetes Association. Cheese and crackers make a great afternoon snack since it's a light snack and is nutritious enough to help you make it until dinner time. Alternatively, if you're lactose intolerant or you just don't like cheese, you could substitute the cheese for meat. The meat also contains protein so the next time you need a quick snack, you could opt for cheese and crackers or ham and crackers since both contain protein and carbs.
Peanut Butter
Peanut butter offers both protein and carbs, according to KidsHealth. Peanuts contain protein and good carbohydrates that are filled with nutrition instead of the kind of carbohydrates found in junk food such as soda or chips. Peanut butter offers a lot of nutritional value and can be eaten alone or on celery, crackers, bread or bagels. Peanut butter doesn't require refrigeration so you can throw it in your purse, backpack or briefcase and have a small afternoon snack as a quick pick-me-up.
Chicken Nuggets
Chicken nuggets provide a good source of protein and carbohydrates, according to the American Diabetes Association. The chicken offers plenty of protein and since chicken nuggets are covered in breading, the coat of breading offers plenty of carbohydrates. Chicken nuggets are served at many fast food restaurants and are a quick lunch choice, or you can purchase chicken nuggets at your local grocery store and have them for dinner. Broccoli is a good source of protein, according to KidsHealth, which you could add to your chicken nugget dinner to have a balanced meal.
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