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Protein is essential in our diet
as it carries out an important function of repair and maintenance of body cells
and tissue. A deficiency of protein can lead to impaired growth in children and
general deterioration in adults. A balanced diet should provide 15 to 20 % of
our daily calories from protein. |
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1. |
Weight loss | | 2.
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Anaemia | | 3.
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Swollen abdomen | | 4.
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Graying of hair | | 5. | Slow
healing of wounds | | 6. | Decreased
resistance to diseases | | 7. | Muscular
pain | | 8. | Overall
retarded growth | |
| Remedies A
deficiency of protein in the diet leads to |
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1.
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Black raisins: A sherbet made with black raisins, sugar and fennel seeds (saunf)
helps to bring quick results as it cleans the digestive tract and chases body
heat away. See the recipe of Fruitful Healer | |
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Fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables like cucumber, oranges, watermelon,
papaya, chickoo, mint, spinach etc. are rich in fibre and nutrients like vitamin
A, vitamin C and vitamin E which help to have a glowing skin. Include the Cooling
Cucumber Raita, in your meals everyday and you will see the results yourselves. |
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Multani mitti (Fuller's Earth), rose water and sandalwood paste: A paste made
with equal proportions of these three ingredients when applied on the face for
15 to 20 minutes will rejuvenate acne prone oily skin | | 4. | Tomato:
Rub the slices of ripe tomato over the skin. Dry it for ½ an hour and wash
off with lukewarm water. | | 5. | Tulsi
(Indian basil): A mixture of juice of tulsi with lemon or ginger (adrak) will
also help to cure the pimples with its scars. | |
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Tea
and coffee
Spicy and oily foods
Confectionery and mithai
Full fat dairy
products
Pickles, canned and preserved foods
Refined foods like maida, sugar,
pasta and polished rice
Creamy salad dressings |
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Have small and frequent meals equally distributed throughout the day as protein
deficient individuals are often seen to have lower appetite. |
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Have dals and pulses for both the major meals of the day. |
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Consume 2 to 3 glasses of milk in any form to overcome protein deficiency. | | 4. | Include
plenty of fruits and vegetables in your daily diet as protein deficiency is usually
accompanied by other nutrient deficiencies too. | |
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Power
Poha
Protein Parathas
Nutritious
Idlis
Usli |
