chinziaski: Some of these foods are exotic though

mezebel: I still dey search for ogbonno soup and akpu. Abi op forget to add them?

Hernyolar:



Honestly, as much as I appreciate the Original Poster (I guess this is what 'OP' means on Nairaland), I think the MODs/ Seun /Mukina2 etc should be a little more pragmatic in placing content on the Feature Section of the Homepage.

I quoted both posters above to buttress my point. There are MODs, I assume, for every section. They should be the ones to suggest Feature Articles to the SuperMOD(s) or the Admin.

As good as the intention of the original writer of this article is, it doesn't exactly fit into the NIGERIAN setting. It is foreign. Its measures, values and content are WESTERN.

This is NAIRALAND - Nigeria's most indigenous website - for citizens both at home and abroad. The topic is something interesting, and its content as well - but it would have done more good if it contained local, or easily available/accessible Nigerian food items or values or measures.

For example, a statement like: A Module of Beans contains 10(Peak Milk) cups and each cup has 45grams of protein - would be more appealing and knowledge imparting than some of what we had up there.

Even the description of soyabean and soyamilk there, as common as Soya is to our ears, still sounded/read Foreign to many ears/eyes.

My personal opinion tho'. I stand to be corrected.

Finally, I think the OP did a great job by putting this on NL, whether she copied and pasted it or not. It is the MODs who could have done better by leaving it in the Food Section and not featuring it on the Front Page - except it was appropriately 'Nigerianised'.

Trust me, if there was a 'Dollarland' or 'AmericaOnline', this wouldn't have been handled/presented as it has been done here. Africa should be Africa. We must do our own PR, as aggressively and as and equally responsibly too.

Without attempting to drive any form of hatred, discrimination or racism, we must project ourselves as what we are - and not propagate their subjugation of our culture or way of lives - in some advanced neo-colonialism.

mezebel: are u quoting me with such lengthy write up or are u lecturing NL GNS 101?

Hernyolar:

I duly indicated the reason for both quotes I included in rejoinder.

I assume you either didn't read it, couldn't comprehend it or belong to the 'too long' school of thought not to what I meant.

I would advise that you calmed down.

tonyx4x44: eggs mhen!

this ones are sexy

mizjules: Very helpful indeed, especially the nuts its very nutritional

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eggs for protein

What They Are: Eggs

How Much Protein You Get: One large egg has 6 grams of protein (about 12 percent of the recommended daily value).

Why They're Great: Eggs are another perfect, complete protein, with all the amino acids your body needs, says Schmitt. What's more, they contain vitamin B12, which is involved in processes like fat breakdown, muscle contraction and promoting a healthy metabolism.

One More Thing: Most of an egg's protein is found in the white, but don't toss the yolks, says Schmitt. That's where you'll find vitamins A, B12 and D, as well as calcium, folate and omega-3s. (And you know that eating an egg a day won't have any ill effects on your cholesterol level.)

Rexyl:


Like this clarification on egg... further explains the reason why egg is the only food with complete biological value. But am a little confused to have read it somewhere that soy surpasses egg in protein content. Don't know how that could be, with the information showing completeness of egg as a food. May be someone can elaborate on this.

habeyrachy:
Dat gud

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5. The Best Choice for Those Who Work Out a Lot

eggs for protein

What They Are: Eggs

How Much Protein You Get: One large egg has 6 grams of protein (about 12 percent of the recommended daily value).

Why They're Great: Eggs are another perfect, complete protein, with all the amino acids your body needs, says Schmitt. What's more, they contain vitamin B12, which is involved in processes like fat breakdown, muscle contraction and promoting a healthy metabolism.

One More Thing: Most of an egg's protein is found in the white, but don't toss the yolks, says Schmitt. That's where you'll find vitamins A, B12 and D, as well as calcium, folate and omega-3s. (And you know that eating an egg a day won't have any ill effects on your cholesterol level.)

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You know you can easily meet your daily protein requirements with a steak or a platter of sashimi, but you can get the essential nutrient from these lesser-expected foods, as well.

By Corrie Pikul

What They Are: Nuts and seeds

1. The Best for Dieters

How Much Protein You Get: Almonds and pistachios have about 5–7 grams per ounce; macadamias and hazelnuts have 2–3 grams per ounce.

Why They're Great: Packed with protein as well as healthy monosaturated fat and fiber, nuts are surprisingly filling. This could be why studies keep finding a relationship between eating nuts and dropping pounds. In one, people who ate 70 almonds a day (in conjunction with a reduced-calorie diet) lost 18 percent of their body weight.

One More Thing: The average 150-pound woman needs 60–100 grams of protein a day, says Lauren Schmitt, RD, founder of Healthy Eating & Training. Instead of trying to get all of your protein in your entrées, eat smaller amounts throughout the day, to better regulate your mood, hunger and blood sugar levels, Schmitt says. Sprinkle nuts on foods like cereal, oatmeal, salads and fruit.

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3. The Best Treat

yogurt for protein

What It Is: Dairy

How Much Protein You Get: A cup of milk has about 8 grams, an ounce of cheese has 6–7 grams, yogurt has 4–6 grams (per 6-ounce serving), Greek yogurt and kefir have 15–20 grams.

Why It's Great: Dairy foods are a high-quality protein food, and a little goes a long way toward meeting your amino acid and protein requirements. Greek yogurt and kefir are veritable protein powerhouses, and a serving has as much protein as a serving of lean meat.

One More Thing: Brooks says clients who talk about giving up dairy and replacing milk with nut milk are shocked to hear that almond milk is so diluted from the source of the whole nut that the liquid has little to no protein.