Greek yogurt has almost twice as much protein as other yogurts. It takes longer to leave your stomach, keeping you satisfied longer. Plus, you burn more calories digesting protein than carbs. Choose nonfat, low-fat, and low-sugar types. Also makes a great snack!
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Add protein to every meal
Add protein to every meal. Protein helps keep your blood sugar levels from spiking and then crashing. A meal without protein makes you hungry soon after, causing blood sugar levels to rise and fall. Specifically, add protein to breakfast to start the day right. Could be eggs, yogurt, nut butter on whole grain toast or […]
Air-popped corn
Enjoy three cups of plain, air-popped popcorn as a healthy snack. Low in calories. All that air adds volume without adding fat or sugar.