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Snacks that hold: the protein threshold and the single serve trap

September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 by

A 170 gram serving of plain nonfat Greek yogurt gives 17.5 grams of protein for about 104 calories. A 190 calorie snack bar gives you 3 to 6. That gap is the entire difference between a snack that works and one that does not.

Skipping lunch before a big dinner: why the pre-holiday fast backfires

September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 by

Saving your calories for the big meal is the oldest holiday tactic there is, and the appetite research says it works against you. A 20 g protein preload cut intake at the next meal by about 16 percent. Here is what to eat instead, and why the metabolism argument for snacking is wrong.