Tofu Nutritional Value

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So, what's bad about it? Soy doesn't have the greatest reputation, no matter how it's being consumed, whether in milk, tempeh, or tofu. That's because it contains phytoestrogen plant compounds. These compounds can act like estrogen in the body and estrogen is strongly associated with breast cancer.

Tofu is a good source of protein and contains all nine essential amino acids. It is also a valuable plant source of iron and calcium and the minerals manganese and phosphorous. In addition to this, it also contains magnesium, copper, zinc, and vitamin B1.

 

"If we are talking about soy in its whole forms such as edamame, tofu, and whole soy milk, then it is healthier than meat in the sense that soy provides an excellent source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals — without the cholesterol and saturated fat found in meat," she says.

Cruciferous veggies (cauliflower, cabbage, kale, broccoli…) are best eaten cooked/steamed — eating them raw can lead to extra flatulence. Tofu is soy and soy is a bean, so you can probably do the math there.

Eating tofu and other soy foods every day is generally considered safe. That said, you may want to moderate your intake if you have: Breast tumors: Due to tofu's weak hormonal effects, some doctors tell women with estrogen-sensitive breast tumors to limit their soy intake.

Aside from being a packaged product, tofu is also a processed food in the sense that it typically involves rendering soy milk from soybeans and water and then coagulating it to separate the curds and whey. Mold and press on the curds to make block tofu. ... In the case of tofu skin, there's often a preservative involved.