Chinese dishes are often high in protein because they include protein-rich foods such as chicken, beef, pork, duck and seafood. Tofu, commonly used in vegetarian Chinese cooking, provides protein from non-animal sources.
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Protein comprises 3.3 percent of milk content, according to Cornell University. Milk contains two main types of protein: casein and whey. Casein is the more abundant form, comprising approximately 82 percent of the protein content, the Cornell website states.
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Your body needs iron to carry oxygen to your red blood cells. Low iron levels can cause fatigue, shortness of breath and difficulty thinking. Very high iron levels can also cause health problems, including liver damage. You can inherit a tendency to absorb more iron than normal from your diet.
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When you're pregnant, concerns over food additives and chemicals take on new significance. You weigh everything that you ingest against its potential risk to your developing baby.
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Grouper comes in numerous varieties, colors and sizes. Like most fish, grouper contains large amounts of protein, minimal amounts of saturated fat and no sugar. Unlike fatty cold-water fish, grouper does not supply large amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
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If you have recurring pain in your big toe after drinking red wine or other alcohol, you may have gout, a type of arthritis. While gout typically affects the big toe, you can develop it in any joint, even if you never drink alcohol.
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If you're a runner, you probably won't let a little cold weather stop you from running. Running in cold temperatures does require some common-sense planning. You also need to stay alert to signs of potential injury from cold temperatures.
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Medications and foods often don't mix. Doctors prescribe Synthroid, the brand name for levothyroxine, to treat low thyroid levels. Many people take their daily dose of the drug in the morning, before breakfast.
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Buying new equipment every time you take up a new sport can drain you financially. It's tempting to skimp on items such as specialized shoes until you're sure you're going to enjoy the sport. But wearing boxing shoes during training may help you improve your footwork, an important part of boxing.
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Swimming is good exercise, but it doesn't always come naturally. You may want to improve your long-distance swimming ability if you're training for a triathalon or other competition. Because swimming puts less strain on your joints, you may just want to swim longer distances to improve your health.
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When you're breastfeeding, anything you ingest will reach your baby. If you're on a carrot kick because you're trying to lose weight or just to increase your veggie intake, your baby will get a good dose of the ingredients in carrots as well.
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Aging generally results in physical deterioration, including a loss of muscle tone. Even seniors who stay in shape may experience increased muscle weakness and flabbiness over age 70. The percentage of people who lose muscle mass rises to over 50 percent at age 80 from 13 to 24 percent at age 70, according to Dr.
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If you follow a vegan diet and remove all animal proteins and dairy from your diet, you might develop a deficiency in certain nutrients, particularly vitamin B-12, zinc and iron. Animal proteins and dairy products are the best sources of B-12, zinc and iron.
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Many disorders can cause stomach tightening and pressure with backache, from constipation to labor. If you experience these symptoms and you're male, you can at least rule out labor.
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If you're having trouble getting pregnant, you're willing to try just about anything to increase your chances of success. A rumor that pops up frequently on fertility forums states that drinking pineapple juice can increase the uterine lining thickness and improve chances of implantation.
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If you're a spud lover but try to keep your calorie or carbohydrate count to a minimum, the thought that presoaking potatoes might remove carbohydrates could have you cheering.
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Flaxseed oil is an alternative source of heart healthy omega-3 fatty acids -- if you can't take fish oil. In addition to alpha-linolenic acid, flaxseed oil also contains lignans, weak estrogenic substances that may also have health benefits.
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Oodles of Noodles, which are ramen noodles packaged with a variety of seasonings and sold by Nissin Foods, provide a quick, easy and inexpensive meal. Oodles of Noodles are precooked and sold in a block, so cooking them involves nothing more than rehydrating with boiling water.
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Some spices could cause miscarriage or early pregnancy loss, but not because of their spicy flavor. Many spices and herbs stimulate uterine contractions or uterine bleeding, which can cause very early miscarriage or later pregnancy loss.
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Low levels of sodium in the blood, medically termed hyponatremia, can cause serious medical problems. The most common electrolyte imbalance seen in the United States, according to PubMedHealth, hyponatremia can be worsened by large amounts of water intake.
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