Tofu Benefits

 

Tofu tastes good to me, but you must know how to use it! And there are thousands of tofu recipes out there that are of a wide variety! You can use tofu as a substitute in a lot of recipes that call for meat as well!

 

What's the point of not eating meat, why should I eat tofu? Well, in addition to environmental reasons, tofu has many health benefits!
 
So, let's look and see what tofu can do for us (besides just being delicious!).
 
1. Heart Healthy
Tofu is made from soybeans, which are categorized as legumes. Legumes have been proven to be healthy for the heart, and help to reduce inflammation within blood vessels. This helps them maintain their elasticity and reduces problems from having high blood pressure.

2. Great Source of Protein
 A lot of soy products are great sources of protein, which is a big reason why a lot of vegans and vegetarians include it in their regular diet. For most tofu's, there is about 10 grams of protein for every half cup of tofu, making it the perfect source of plant protein!
 
3. Helps With Weight Loss
 Because tofu is high in protein and low in fat, it is a great food to eat when trying to lose weight. It contains protein, fiber, and calcium, all of which play important roles in the regulation of appetite. Tofu is a food that helps you feel full longer, so can be great when trying to cut back on the amount of food you are eating.
 
4. Rich in Nutrients
 You have probably heard how tofu is healthy in various places, but here is why! It contains manganese, selenium, iron, and calcium. All of these help our bodies function properly. In addition, it contains:
 
Zinc – which helps with our metabolism and preventing illness
 
Magnesium – which helps with our muscles
 
Phosphorus – helps our bones stay healthy
 
All of these nutrients are great to help keep our bodies strong and healthy!
 
5. Helps Prevent Anemia
 With iron being one of the nutrients found in tofu, tofu helps us prevent iron deficiency. Iron helps aid the blood-building process, and without a diet that consists of enough iron, it can lead to anemia. Anemia is a deficiency of healthy red blood cells in our blood, which can lead to fatigue and other illnesses. By eating tofu and other iron rich foods you can avoid or lessen the symptoms!

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https://countrylifefoods.com/blogs/country-life-feed/5-health-benefits-of-eating-tofu