It is also important to eat adequate amounts of high quality lean protein like chicken, fish, lean red meat, lowfat dairy or protein supplements like soy or whey, because your body's ability to absorb protein decreases somewhat with age.

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It is important to take in adequate amounts of lean protein such as chicken, fish, lean red meat, egg whites, low-fat cottage cheese or a protein supplement.

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Every day there is a choice of three bento boxes -- vegetarian, fish or meat -- each including a protein, grain and salad, and the meat-free option often includes deliciously prepared tofu alongside quinoa or barley.

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Data last week showed food inflation remained above 11% for the second straight month in February as prices of protein-rich foods such as eggs, fish and meat as well as those of vegetables including onions and potatoes rose sharply.

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