Want to go meatless without even taking pure veggies and fruits for once? Then go for Tofu!
Tofu is one of the most nutritious food items which is packed with proteins minus the fat content that comes from eating lean meat. Tofu is made of soybean curds. They are naturally gluten-free, low calorie and is an excellent source of calcium and iron, too.
Here’s 5 Tofu health benefits that will make you say, “Oh I’m having Tofu regularly!”
- Tofu are commonly distinguished with their pale, white color which features small blocks of paneer. Paneer contains isoflavones that reduce bad cholesterol levels in our body thus preventing heart diseases which in turn boost our cardiovascular health.
- Tofu also slows down the ageing process. It helps retain our skin’s elasticity and tones our facial muscles to prevent wrinkle buildup. Try to make a paste of tofu and apply it to your skin, it sure does nourishes the skin.
- With tofu’s high content of calcium it promotes healthy teeth and bones. It also decreases hot flushes and prevents bone loss for women in menopause. It is also helps stabilize the estrogen levels of women undergoing menopause. Lastly, tofu is known to be effective in preventing rheumatoid arthritis and other bone diseases.
- With regular intake of tofu, it makes your hair achieve a healthy look and prevents from frequent hair falls. Tofu is full of protein, which converts into keratin – the protein found in our hair.
- Being a good source of antioxidant that protects our system from colon cancer. According to studies, women who consume good amounts of tofu are 60% less likely to have breast cancer than women who eat less amounts or do not eat tofu at all. Men, on the other hand, can also reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer by eating tofu.
Although somehow tofus taste bland, you can make it tasty and enjoyable to eat. Try these helpful tips:
- Before you start cooking, make sure you press the water out of the tofu. You have to drain out the water from it.
- When you happen to mix tofu on your dish, cut it into small cubes before adding it to your dish.
- Tofu are soft by nature, they disintegrates easily so it is better to add it to your dish in the end and saute it for less time
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