Amino acids are the building blocks of protein, and are found in many food sources. Some amino acids can be made by your body, but others, known as the "essential amino acids," must be obtained through food or supplements.
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Although macadamia nut butter is not as common as peanut butter, you may find that it is an appropriate substitute, as it offers a similar nutritional profile. Like peanut butter, macadamia nut butter is high in fat but low in saturated fat.
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Juice Plus products include pills, chewable supplements and drink mixes, with each intended to be supplements that offer benefits similar to those you'd obtain through eating fruits and vegetables.
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Peanut butter can be an excellent source of protein and healthy fats. Eating peanut butter is associated with lower total cholesterol, lower LDL, or "bad," cholesterol, as well as lower triglycerides, all of which are associated with lower cardiovascular disease risk," notes Richard Mattes, Ph.D., R.D.
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Although chicken breast meat is a lean protein source -- it contains very little fat -- chicken thighs have different nutritional properties. Chicken thigh meat is fattier, but it does still contain protein.
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Smirnoff Ice is an alcoholic malt beverage produced by vodka manufacturer Smirnoff. This flavored drink contains both sugar and alcohol, so it is high in calories. While sugar contains four calories per g, health website Nutristrategy notes that alcohol provides seven calories per g.
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Although some types of salad are low in calories, macaroni salad generally is not. Macaroni salad typically contains high-calorie ingredients such as pasta and mayonnaise, so check nutrition facts label carefully if you are counting calories and fat.
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Eggs Benedict is a dish typically made with eggs, Canadian bacon, English muffins and Hollandaise sauce, among other ingredients. A serving is high in fat, calories and cholesterol.
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Croissants are French rolls that are often eaten alone, but can also be used as bread for a sandwich. Ham and cheese croissants provide a balance of carbohydrates, protein and fat, but can be high in calories.
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The Melting Pot is a restaurant chain that began in 1975, according to its official website. The restaurant focuses on fondue dinners with multiple courses. Because these fondues are cheese- and chocolate-based, they can be high in calories, especially if you are consuming multiple courses.
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Champagne is a bubbly beverage named for a region of France of the same name. Because champagne contains alcohol, it can be high in calories. Moet & Chandon was founded in 1743 and sells lines including Imperial, Rose Imperial, Nectar Imperial and Grand Vintage.
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Although popcorn served in movie theaters and other venues is often high in calories and fat, you can have more control over the nutritional value of this snack by popping your own.
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Boxing is a challenging sport, and although proper training and nutrition can adequately prepare you for the ring, certain supplements may help. The best supplements for boxing are those that enhance the effect of your training and improve your stamina.
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Although rice flour and wheat flour are used for a number of similar baked products, the two types of flour have a number of nutritional differences. You should carefully assess the similarities and differences of rice flour and wheat flour to determine which type is better for your baking needs.
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White Castle is a fast-food chain that has been in operation since 1921. According to White Castle, the chain was the first to sell 1 billion burgers. White Castle is known for its small burgers, which can be high in calories if you consume several during one sitting.
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Although a half rack of ribs is smaller than a full rack, this portion is not low in calories. Ribs have a lot of fat, which is the most calorie-dense nutrient with 9 calories per gram. In addition, ribs contain high amounts of protein, although they are low in carbohydrates.
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The Black Eyed Pea restaurant is a casual dining franchise with locations in Tennessee and Texas. The Black Eyed Pea restaurant specializes in southern cuisine and comfort foods, such as cornbread and chicken fried steak.
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Egg roll wraps are thin strips of dough that are used to encase the fillings that comprise egg rolls. Although egg rolls can be high in calories -- partly due to the fact that they are fried -- egg roll wrappers are low in calories and fat, and can therefore be part of a healthy, low-calorie diet plan.
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Circle K is a chain of convenience stores that was founded in El Paso, Texas in 1951. Since then, Circle K has expanded to seven other countries besides the United States, and as of 2011, Circle K operates 6,000 locations.
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The cucumber and egg diet is highly restrictive, but purported to be effective for weight loss. As the name implies, the diet suggests consuming only eggs and cucumbers.
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