Nutritious food that are rich in proteins
Fish
High in:
Vitamin A and D, phosphorus, calcium, omega fatty acids
Cooked in:
Fish & Chips, Sashimi (well prepared), Fish Head Curry
Nutrition rating: 9/10
Chicken
High in:
Vitamin B6 and B12, niacin, phosphorous, selenium
Cooked in:
Hainanese Chicken Rice, Curry Chicken, Kung Pao Chicken(宫保鸡丁)
Nutrition rating: 8/10
Beef
High in:
Vitamin B6 and B12, iron, zinc
Cooked in:
Rendang, Meatloaf, Shabu shabu
Nutrition rating: 9/10
Milk (Low Fat)
High in:
Vitamin B12, calcium, potassium
Note:
*Drinking milk in the morning allows optimal absorption of calcium due to low activity level in the day.
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Tofu
High in:
Iron, Calcium, Selenium, Magnesium
Cooked in:
Mapo Tofu(麻婆豆腐), Yong Tau Foo(酿豆腐)
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Eggs
High in:
Vitamin B12, Riboflavin, phosphorus
*However, eggs are also high in saturated fats and cholesterol*
Cooked in:
Tea egg(茶叶蛋), Chawanmushi, Egg Benedict
Nutrition rating: 7/10
Importance of Proteins
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Our body uses it to produce body chemicals like enzymes, hormones etc.
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It assists in the constant development of bones, skin, muscles, blood, etc.