TOFU

tofu

 

Ancient Japanese Superfood: TOFU

How to Enjoy

    - With soy sauce / ponzu
    - With salt, black pepper or olive oil
    - As a salad topping with dressing
    - Stir fried / baked with teriyaki sauce
    - In miso / asian / vegetable soups
    - Baked, then spread with / dipped in miso





Nutritions & Health Benefits

- Nutritions Health Benefits Protein, linoleic acid:

 Helps to lower blood pressure and cholesterol, may be effective in preventing of the arteries.
- Lecithin:
 May be effective in metabolizing fat and preventing fatty liver.
- Choline lecithin:
 Said to help enhance memoru and mental acuity and protect against the effect s of aging and dementia.
- Saponin:
 May help protect against adult diseases, aging, etc. by inhibiting free oxygen redicals.
- Isoflavonoids(Resembles estrogen):
 May help maintain female hormonal balance, prevent osteoporosis, breast cancer, menopausal
 symptoms and bone-related related diseases and may aid in prevention of hardening of the arteries.

- Trypsin inhibitor:
 May aid in treatment and or prevention of diabetes.
- Oligosaccharides:
 May increase beneficial intestinal bacteria, mainly bifidus.
- Calcium:
 Associated with strengthening teeth and bones (provides protection against osteoporosis).
 Helps to reduce stress.

- Vitamins E, B1, B2, Niacin:
 Promotes beautiful skin.