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Carbs have long been seen as an enemy of weight loss — but the right ones can actually help shed fat, build muscle and even keep blood sugar steady, according to a dietitian.

"If you're trying to lose body fat and gain muscle at the same time, one of my all-time favorite hacks is to choose carbs that pack protein," said Lauren Hubert, a registered dietitian and nutrition expert from Massachusetts.

Carbs have the potential to bump each meal up to around 40 grams of protein.

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"Do that three times a day, and you're hitting 120 grams without even adding snacks," Hubert, known online as "The Sorority Nutritionist," told Fox News Digital.

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