I been giving it some thought about adding more protein to my diet as I get older.
The 3 most common choices are the protein bars, shakes and the powders.
Do you take any form of protein and can you share the product line.
Smart move, I do the same but those items you mention are mostly junk. Not all but I would carefully look at the ingredients to make sure you are not ingesting a lot of sugar which is inflammatory and bad for your veins and arteries. I guess you noted seniors do not get enough protein.
Best source for a quick snack, healthy as heck to, no sugar added, low to no fat (and if can be avoided no artificial sweetener) = Yogurt. A powerhouse of protein and very good for the gut (which the gut is really being studied in this way, possibly the most improvement that can be made)
Also to my surprise yogurt drinks. I get a publication called Environmental Nutrition and they just did a whole write up on yogurt.
I personally like Dannon Activia low/no fat, NO sugar added and most times hard to find.
But I have been eating Oikos Triple Zero Yogurt, My favorite flavor in any yogurt is vanilla. It has 15 Grams of protein. Zero fat, 90 calories, 7g of carbs.
Anyway, the publication just listed a whole bunch of yogurts and yogurt drinks and the Oikos Triple Zero got a green check mark.
Also a number of Chobani zero sugar yogurts. got a green mark.
Two Chobani drinks got green marks.
AS far as other stuff, fish is big on protein and good for you, even a tuna sandwich on whole wheat, toasted, yum. I had a homemade 96% ground beef hamburger last night, only burger I will ever eat. Even had the American Heart Association sticker on it.
I got so used to getting rid of a lot of fat in my diet (and sugar) that I cant tolerate it in the sense and to the agree when my wife and I went out to dinner on Valentines Day, The meal was over $100, we both had prime rib which my wife loves but I never eat that stuff anymore, yet remember I used to like it. Wow, what a waste of a dinner, She loved it and I felt like I put chapstick on my lips when I was done from the fat in the meat. *LOL*
For the yogurt, I needed to be determined years back. I never liked yogurt but forced myself knowing it was good for me. I can say now, years later I am getting used to it *LOL* and feel good about eating it. Im not a nutrition expert, just what I believe to be true. I cant see how you can do any better.
Oikos® Triple Zero High Protein Nonfat Greek Yogurt has protein and deliciousness to help you reach your potential. More of what you want, less of what you don't - 0% fat, 0g added sugars* and 0 artificial sweetens. *Not a low-calorie food **per 5.3oz cup.
www.oikosyogurt.com
I dont drink yogurt drinks but since reading the publication I get I am thinking about this "green check marked one" not as much protein but still 10g.
Chobani® Zero Sugar* Drinks. Crafted for convenience. Only natural ingredients. 0g sugar. No lactose. Naturally.
www.chobani.com
PS Dont rule out a cup of Organic Skim Milk with or without a shredded wheat added to it. Adds to your protein intake and greatly adds to your calcium intake. Between the above I would say you would be increasing both by light years instead of junk snacks.