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Health Series #11. Tofu

Herbs, Food Ingredients, and Health

It is natural to become physically weaker as one ages. However, it is possible to stay younger and healthier than your physical age by what you eat at your table every day. More and more medical research and studies have shown the medicinal properties and benefits of herbs and healthy diet.

As of this new year of 2024, let us stay healthy by looking into a variety of herbs one by one, their nutrition facts, and healthy diet so that we are able to lead a life with more confidence and constantly get ourselves back on track with aplomb even if we happen to deviate from the optimal state of health.

 

# 11. TOFU



Tofu is one of the most versatile and staple ingredients in not only in Asian cuisine but in many parts of the world as well today. You can cook and enjoy tofu in a variety of different ways to change its texture from smooth and soft, to crisp and crunchy. Tofu makes a lot of flavorful dishes and promotes your health as well. Let’s go over health benefits provided by tofu now!

Tofu, which is soy product, contains natural plant compounds called 1.

iso_________________ ; these are protective and as such help minimize the damage known as oxidative stress. It’s this damage that's involved in both 2. ___________________ and the onset of a number of chronic diseases.

Also, tofu alleviates peri-menopausal symptoms, such as poor mood and hot flushs, because of 3. iso____________ (that are often described as being pyto-oestrogens) that mimic a weak form of the hormone Oestrogen in the body. Furthermore, studies suggest soy may help reduce 4. _________ loss and improve mineral 5. ____t__________ in post-menopausal women.

 

Some have argued that soy’s anti-nutrients, including trypsin inhibitors and phytates, may inhibit our absorption of some of the bean’s valuable nutrients. Soaking or fermenting the soybeans before cooking can minimize these compounds, and this is why choosing traditional soya products like

6. ______________ and miso can provide superior nutritional value.

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***Source from www.bbcgoodfood.com

 

Answer Keys

    1.  Isoflavones

    2.  ageing

    3.  Isoflavones

    4.  bone

    5.  density

    6.  Tempeh

 




Acrostic poem using Tofu by Jean Lee

 

Tasteful treat

Obliging quality

Feel-good texture

Ultimate source of protein

 

 

 

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