Dietitian Names Five Protein-Packed Carbs That May Aid Weight Loss; Hawaii’s ‘Green Fee’ Tax Faces Court Challenge
A dietitian highlighted chickpeas among carb choices that support satiety and muscle building, while Hawaii’s new tourism tax to fund climate mitigation is being contested in court, Fox News reports.
A registered dietitian told Fox News that certain carbohydrate-rich foods with relatively high protein content can support weight-loss goals and muscle building, and singled out chickpeas as one of five recommended options.
The dietitian’s guidance, featured in the Fox News Lifestyle newsletter, emphasized choosing carbohydrate sources that also contribute protein and fiber to improve fullness and help preserve lean mass during weight loss. Among the foods cited were chickpeas and other legumes, whole grains such as quinoa and oats, and some beans — foods that combine carbohydrate energy with measurable protein per serving.
Nutrition experts commonly recommend prioritizing whole, minimally processed carbohydrate sources that supply both fiber and protein, saying they can improve satiety compared with refined carbohydrates. The dietitian’s list framed these choices as tools to help people meet weight-loss aims while supporting muscle maintenance, particularly when combined with adequate overall protein intake and resistance exercise.
The Fox News Lifestyle newsletter also highlighted other consumer and lifestyle items. Among those was an update from Hawaii, where lawmakers passed a measure that raises the state tax on hotel fees and imposes a new levy on cruise passengers to fund climate mitigation efforts. The bill increases the tax on Hawaii hotel fees to 11% and establishes an 11% tax on cruises, according to the report. The measure is now being challenged in court.
Fox News reported that opponents have brought legal action contesting the bill, which state lawmakers described as a way to generate funds for climate mitigation. The litigation indicates the tax increase and new cruise levy could face delays or modifications depending on the court outcome.
The lifestyle roundup also included lighter items, such as an anecdote about a family visit gone awkward when an aunt accidentally ate pet food, and a note encouraging readers to try the Fox News daily crossword puzzle. The newsletter positioned the dietitian’s recommendations as practical steps readers might consider when planning meals, while the Hawaii story underscored how policy changes tied to environmental funding can become legal disputes.
Public health guidance generally encourages balanced dietary patterns, individualized advice from registered dietitians or physicians, and policies that weigh economic, environmental and social impacts. The Fox News items reflect a mix of individualized nutrition recommendations and broader civic debate over how to finance climate-related measures in tourism-dependent regions.
Readers seeking personalized nutrition or medical guidance should consult a licensed health professional. Legal and policy developments, including the Hawaii tax challenge, will continue to unfold through the courts and state processes, Fox News reported.