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Nutritional value of tofu

Tofu has the effects of high protein, low fat, lowering blood pressure, lowering blood fat, and lowering cholesterol. It is a good delicacy that can be used both raw and cooked, suitable for both young and old, for health preservation and longevity.

Nutritional value

1. The biological value of soybean protein is comparable to that of fish, and it is the best in plant protein. Soy protein is a complete protein, and its amino acid composition is relatively good. It has almost all the amino acids necessary for the human body.

2. The soybeans used to make tofu contain about 18% of fat, most of which can be transferred to tofu. Soybean oil has a large proportion of linoleic acid and does not contain cholesterol, which is beneficial to the growth and development of human nerves, blood vessels, and brain.

3. Soybeans can be cooked and eaten directly, the human body's digestion and absorption rate of its protein is only 65%, and the digestibility of tofu can be increased to 92%-95%.

Edible effect

1. Anti-thrombosis: The production of saponins contained in soybeans can scavenge free radicals in the body and has significant anti-cancer activity. It has the effects of inhibiting the growth of tumor cells, inhibiting platelet aggregation, and anti-thrombotic.

2. Milk substitutes: The nutritional value of tofu is similar to that of milk. Tofu is the best substitute for people who cannot drink milk due to lactose intolerance or who do not eat meat and poultry to control chronic diseases.

3. The "protector" of menopause: Effectively prevent the occurrence of osteoporosis, breast cancer and prostate.

4. Prevention of cardiovascular disease: Tofu can invigorate the brain and at the same time inhibit the intake of cholesterol. Soy protein significantly reduces plasma cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoproteins, not only can prevent colon cancer, but also help prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

5. Reduce the chance of breast cancer: The soybeans used to make tofu contain soy isoflavones, which can adjust the breast's response to estrogen. In addition, it can effectively prevent leukemia, colon cancer, lung cancer, gastric cancer, etc.

6. It is beneficial to the growth and development of the brain

For people

It can be eaten by the general population.

Taboo people

Gout patients with impaired purine metabolism and patients with increased blood uric acid concentration should not eat too much. Those with cold stomach and those who are prone to diarrhea, bloating, spleen deficiency, and those with kidney deficiency who often have nocturnal emission should not eat too much.