Tofu Recipes and Health Benefits
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Tofu is a white blocks made from soybean curd. From a soybean plant processed and extracted soybean milk from a soybeans it is soak in water, crushed and boiled. It is a good source of protein and best substitute for meat. Vegan or people who don't eat food from animals usually use tofu as part of their diet. It is affordable and budget friendly. There are lots of recipe using tofu as the main ingredients. Tofu Nutrional Value According to Healthline One 3.5-ounce (100-gram) serving of tofu offers ( 2 Trusted Source ): Protein: 8 grams Carbs: 2 grams Fiber: 1 gram Fat: 4 grams Manganese: 31% of the RDI Calcium: 20% of the RDI Selenium: 14% of the RDI Phosphorus: 12% of the RDI Copper: 11% of the RDI Magnesium: 9% of the RDI Iron: 9% of the RDI Zinc: 6% of the RDI Health Benefits of Tofu It has nine essential amino acids. A good source of iron and calcium. It has also minerals lik