Tofu The Wonder Food
Author: airgildaviss
Looking for something new that's delicious and satisfying when you are tired of those same old foods? Want to lose unwanted pounds or power your blood cholesterol? Try ‘Tofu' What is tofu? Could it be chewy soy bean cake, a pudding like white block, or ambrosia? Or it is a cheese formed from soy milk that has been solidified by seawater or other salt solution? This remarkable food all of this & more! For over 2000 years the Chinese have prepared bean curd in an almost limitless variety of mouth watering dishes.
And if you're concerned about eating nutritious meals, consider this as quarter of pound of soy cheese has about eight grams of high quality protein, is rich in calcium and other nutrients, and contains only 72 calorie. It is lower in calorie than equal weight of eggs or meat. Since tofu has no animal fat or low cholesterol diets.
The highly nutritious soy bean is a valuable crop. Soybeans yield 20 times more protein per acre than beef grazed on the same amount of land. One cup of soybeans is equal in protein value to 10 ounce a steak (and much less expensive). The soybean also yields more protein per acre than any other vegetable.
By now you're probably convinced you should try some of this wonder food. You'll find it the produce or refrigerated section of food stores. Fresh soy bean curd brought at grocery stores is usually far superior in quality and taste than the package product. Keep this nutritious food refrigerated and it should remain fresh for at least a week.
And it's economical!. The pudding like white blocks average one pound each, and cause only a few cents depending on the brand. Bean curd is not only nutritious and inexpensive; but is also surprisingly easy to use in many dishes. It is mild and bland by itself, but readily absorbs flavors when combined with other foods. Therefore seasonings can be used generously. Try some of these suggestions: Tofu can be used in place of eggs for breakfast Sautee scrambled tofu with vegetable oil. Then season with salt and herbs. Serve with whole wheat toast or bagel. For lunch cook the bean curd in a covered pan with little or no oil for one hour over low heat. Garnish with lettuce, avocado or mayonnaise (or plain yoghurt) and serve on whole gain wheat toast for a delicious sandwich.
Tofu's use is as endless as one's imagination. Recipe range from a tasty dish or tofu cooked with soy sauce and sliced mushrooms to tofu mayonnaise, yoghurt and ice cream. Try it. You'll going to like it.
Title: Tofu The Wonder Food
By: Airgildaviss
Publish date: 5/4/2011
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