| Vegetarians have long reported the benefits of tofu | | | | tofu is extremely low in moisture likening it to cooked |
| food - a soy product that is often used as a meat | | | | meat. Most cooks use this tofu food crumbled, sliced, |
| alternative in a variety of dishes. But the benefits of | | | | or formed into noodles. Tofu food also has the ability |
| tofu food have reached beyond the vegetarian | | | | to be frozen - or made into a puree - so that it can be |
| community as more and more health-conscious eaters | | | | used anytime throughout the week in whatever |
| have turned their attention to this versatile product. | | | | capacity it is needed. |
| Tofu food lends itself to a variety of delicious uses | | | | But the versatility of tofu food ultimately lies in its flavor |
| and, as such, continues to be a staple in many | | | | - or lack thereof. Tofu actually has very little of its own |
| household kitchens. | | | | natural flavor. Instead, it absorbs the flavor from the |
| Made from soybean curd that is pressed into blocks, | | | | other ingredients in the dish. Served in soups, as a filling |
| tofu food has a variety of uses depending on its | | | | or stuffing, raw, stewed, fried, or grilled, tofu food can |
| different moisture content. Derived directly from soy | | | | be used in a multitude of cuisines. |
| milk, soft tofu contains the highest moisture content of | | | | But most importantly, the health benefits of tofu food |
| all varieties of tofu. Its texture is likened to custard and | | | | are difficult to ignore. Low in calories and high in protein, |
| as such it lends itself to a multitude of dessert recipes. | | | | tofu contains no cholesterol and in some cases has |
| Firm tofu contains less moisture than its soft | | | | been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. It's no |
| counterpart and because it can hold its shape better is | | | | wonder that more and more people have begun to |
| often used as a staple in most tofu food recipes. Dried | | | | include tofu food as a part of their healthy lifestyle. |