Last week, my wife and I made our annual, multi-day road trip from Milwaukee to Florida to visit my parents and enjoy a long stay in the Sunshine State. We took five days and went from home to Louisville to Asheville to Savannah to our final destination in Vero Beach. Part of the challenge of doing that (while also trading off driving while the other person can work done in the car) means making some compromises with our normal fitness and diet regimen. We couldn’t hit the gym while we were traveling, but we could make sure that we were getting plenty of protein thanks to our stash of 1st Phorm High-Protein Meat Sticks.
With 1st Phorm’s Protein Sticks, you get 18g of protein per stick in a delicious blend of beef and pork that’s only as little as 150 calories. It’s the perfect bridge between meals while making sure you’re getting plenty of protein to not let your gains at the gym go to waste.
1st Phorm offers seven different flavors for their Meat Sticks, but here were my personal favorites:
Original Smokehouse
Just a classic meat stick flavor. Salty, savory, smoky, and a little garlicky. A perfect snack for everyone in a pinch.
Sharp Cheddar
As a Wisconsinite, I was particularly curious about this one. I’ve had a lot of locally made meat and cheese sticks, so I have a high standard for how I expect snacks like this to taste. The cheddar comes on subtly on the back end, making for a nice back-and-forth of flavors.
Jalapeño Heat
When in doubt about choosing a flavor, I usually default to something spicy. Wings, potato chips…doesn’t matter. Bring on the heat. This one wasn’t super spicy, but there was a nice, natural jalapeño flavor. You can even see the little bits of pepper in the stick!
Barbecue Seasoned
By far my favorite of the bunch. Has a really nice barbecue sauce flavor, with just enough sweetness to balance out the salty/savory aspects…