Benefits and Nutrition of Tofu
Tofu is a kind of food made from soybeans, which is an important source of plant-based protein. Soybean is rich in dietary fiber, mineral, and vitamin.
Tofu contains many of healthy components, including soy isoflavones, soy saponins, and soy protein. Moreover, tofu is food of highly nutrition that offers many health benefits. Both of vegan and meat diet will get benefits from eating Tofu. Here are some of benefits of eating Tofu:
1. Lowers cholesterol: Soy isoflavones in Tofu help to lower the level of bad cholesterol, thus reducing the risk of heart disease. Additionally, for women, soy isoflavones act like estrogen. As women's hormone secretion slows down after the age of 30 or 40, it can lead to weight gain. Tofu can supplement female hormones, especially absorption of soy isoflavones can supplement estrogen.
2. Improves bone health: Tofu contains abundant calcium, which is essential for maintaining healthy bones.
3. Reduces the risk of cancer: soy isoflavones in Tofu have been shown to lower the risk of cancer.
4. Boosts metabolism: Protein and dietary fiber in tofu help to improve metabolism and help the body to burn calories more effectively.
5. Contains soy saponins, which can inhibit fat accumulation.
6. Soy is rich in group of vitamin E and vitamin B, which can improve metabolism, and soy protein can improve intestinal environment.
7. Tofu is rich in dietary fiber, low in calories, and low glycemic index (GI value of only 40), which slow down the rise of blood sugar levels and make people feel unhungry.
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