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Tofu healthy recipes
Let´s share some healthy tofu recipes. Tofu has gained popularity over the years especially as a vegetarian and vegan approved source of protein. Tofu is made by curdling soy milk and then pressing the resulting curds into soft, white blocks. The process of making tofu is relatively similar to the way that cheese is made from milk. Tofu nutrition is impressive, and that’s why many people assume it’s such a great health food. Per serving, it’s low in fat and calories yet high in protein, amino acids, iron, and calcium.
The negative part of this story is that soy is actually one of the most commonly genetically modified foods in the world, and tofu is made from soybeans, water, and a coagulant, or curdling agent. The vast majority of soy consumed in the U.S. comes from a highly processed form of soy. The soybeans have usually been genetically engineered, cracked, dehulled, crushed, and subjected to solvent extraction to separate their oils from the rest of the bean.

The health benefits of tofu include:

  • helps lower cholesterol levels,
  • prevent anemia and
  • manage weight, among others.

Maintains Cardiovascular Health

Regular consumption of soy products like tofu may lower  cholesterol levels and saturated fats, reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Due to its low sodium content, it is also good for people with high blood pressure.

Lowers Cholesterol Level

Using tofu as an alternative to the animal protein can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol. As compared to meats such as beef, tofu has lower levels of saturated fatty acids and higher levels of unsaturated fatty acids. It is also a good source of lecithin and linoleic acid, which helps regulate the metabolism.

Manages Weight

A study suggests that soy-based low-calorie diets have a beneficial effect on reduction of weight and blood lipids.

Eases Menopause Symptoms

The organic compounds in tofu, namely isoflavones, help to manage the symptoms of menopause. Isoflavones are plant-based compounds that mimic the estrogen hormone. Tofu can help stabilize the estrogen levels during menopause and also provide relief from hot flashes.

Ageing

Another benefit of eating tofu regularly is that it slows down the ageing process considerably. Tofu helps retain the elasticity of the skin and tones the facial muscles. 

Hair loss

The human hair is primarily made of a protein called keratin. By eating tofu, your hair gets the required protein to produce more hair and keep the existing ones healthy. 

 
 
 

Click here: Healthy Tofu Recipes Notebook

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9 thoughts on “30 healthy tofu recipes”

    1. chape

      I think we have a problem since we have to make the difference between organic (real) food and whatever the big companies are selling 😊 If we read carefully the food labels, we might suffer a panic attack 😥
      Quinoa recipes are coming!! 👍

      Reply
  3. Patty

    I don’t like the flavor of soy, but even if I would…because it is modified, no longer natural, I wouldn’t eat it either. 😉
    Hope you are enjoying a lovely Sunday, dear David. XxX

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    1. chape

      If you don’t like it, that’s all 😉
      Finding it organic just take time on local farm markets, I guess 😁
      Wish you a wonderful Sunday as well!!
      Big hugs

      Reply

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