Health Benefits of Tofu
April 3, 2009
Popularly known as Soya curd, tofu is filled with nutritional and health benefits. It is popularly used as an additive to various dishes- both sweet and spicy.
You must have seen tofu been popularly served in soups and in various forms for multiple dishes. It can be grilled, baked, fried and also used in salads.
Though tofu does not have any distinct flavor of its own, it absorbs and acquires flavor from the dishes it is used an addictive with. After having looked at the culinary benefits of tofu, let’s look at its nutritional and health value.
Tofu is popular due to its unique quality of being low in saturated fats and cholesterol and a rich source of protein. It is low in calories and thus it can be easily incorporated in your diet without the fear of weight gain.
Additionally, being cholesterol and fat free, it aids in the healthy functioning of the cardiovascular system.
It has been found that tofu can reduce the level of bad cholesterol from the body, helping a person to reduce risk of heart attacks and other heart related problems.
Along with being an excellent source of protein, tofu is rich in calcium. It thus helps in reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Additionally, it is beneficial for women as it helps in providing natural relief and prevention from menopausal symptoms like mood swings and hot flashes along with helping in reducing the risk of breast cancer.
Tofu is also rich in other nutrients like B vitamins, phosphorus and iron. Additionally, it is a good source of isoflavones that help in reducing risk of bone related disorders.
To add to the benefit, tofu is easily digested by the body. Thus, tofu is a highly nutritional food item which has numerous health benefits and multitude culinary advantages too.
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