October 04, 2009
By: Keila G.
Category: Favorite Chic Secrets, Health Benefits, Healthy Recipes, Weight watcher`s lifestyle
Some say you never know until you try. So true when it comes to trying new foods. When I first tried Tofu, I said to myself while still chowing the first bite- “Ow… This is actually sooo good! how come I have never tried it before?! The soft consistency of tofu makes it easy to chew and digest, plus its mild taste makes it a perfect food for anybody! True, I am not a vegetarian, however substituting meat with Tofu every once in a while has powerful, healthy benefits!
So what exactly is Tofu and why should we eat more of it as part of our weight watching healthy diet rutine, and substitute it with meat once in a while?! Tofu may looks like feta cheese, however it is non-diery and is made by curdling fresh hot soy-milk with a coagulant. Tofu is rich in high-quality protein, a good source of B-vitamins and iron and is rich in Calcium. It is low in saturated fat and contains no cholesterol! Generally, the softer the tofu, the lower the fat content. Tofu is also very low in sodium, making it a perfect food for people on sodium-restricted diets.
In recipes, tofu acts like a sponge and has the miraculous ability to soak up any flavor that is added to it. Crumble it into a pot of spicy chili sauce and it tastes like chili. Blend it with cocoa and sweetener and it becomes a double for chocolate cream pie filling. Cubes of firm tofu can be added to any casserole or soup.
