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But getting enough protein comes down to our daily food choices.<\/p>\n
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For many in Singapore, this usually means hawker food – the ubiquitous, cost-effective and tasty option for those opting to eat out.<\/p>\n
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It is possible to meet one\u2019s protein needs with hawker food, said NUH\u2019s Tan. It just depends on what one chooses to eat and how much, the principal dietitian at NUH\u2019s Department of Dietetics said.<\/p>\n
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But how much protein is there in our favourite chicken rice, char kway teow or nasi lemak? The issue is more acutely felt by those who have to rely on budget meals offered by hawkers, as these appear to be lacking in the required nutrients.<\/p>\n
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An experiment by our CNA TODAY colleagues last year found that in most of the budget meals, protein was lacking or disguised to make portions look larger than they actually were. Instead, the majority of the meals relied heavily on carbohydrates like noodles and rice.<\/p>\n
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Ms Tan noted that many popular hawker dishes \u201cprioritise flavour and satiety (the feeling of being full)\u201d through carbohydrates and fats rather than protein. Fried rice, thosai or mee goreng can be \u201csurprisingly low in protein\u201d despite being filling and satisfying, she said.<\/p>\n
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\u201cThis creates a false sense of nutritional adequacy that may leave individuals unknowingly falling short of their protein requirements,\u201d Ms Tan added.<\/p>\n
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