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Thankfully, my sister Paula reminded me this morning that not everyone knows what Greek-Style yogurt is -- and that perhaps I should clarify whether this is a cow's milk (or sheep's milk or goat's milk) product.
So you may have noticed by now, this week's theme is protein. No, I'm not talking about an Atkins-style protein diet. I am talking about a balanced eating plan that includes lean protein. If you're exercising and trying to lose weight this is particularly important because the goal is to lose fat not muscle. And we need to feed our muscles with every meal and snack -- this includes lean protein. Some of my clients need the most help trying to figure out how to make this work at breakfast. How do you include lean protein each morning for example, if you don't have time to cook?
High quality protein is a cornerstone of the Positively Ageless plan. Not only does protein help us to maintain and build muscle, it also contributes to satiety or fullness. And when combined with carbohydrate, such as a piece of fruit, it helps to sustain our blood sugar levels longer. This results in more energy -- more get-up-and-go to exercise and stay active. For all of these reasons, contestants on The Biggest Loser are encouraged to include lean protein with every snack and every meal.
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Cheryl Forberg, RD, is a James Beard award-winning chef, a bestselling author and the former nutritionist for NBC's "The Biggest Loser." 
