Tofu is a staple ingredient in Thai cuisine and Chinese which can be processed in different ways to change the soft and silky texture becomes crisp and crunchy .
Eats from the idea favored by many people from various segments .
Nutrition
About the nutrient content , know is an excellent source of protein and it contains eight amino acids . Special, iron , calcium , and minerals such as manganese , selenium , and phosphorus are also contained in the know .
In addition, the idea is also a good source of magnesium , copper , zinc , and vitamin B1 .
From the perspective of nutrition and health , knowing it is highly recommended as a source of food is very good , even thought to have the ability to fight cancer and disease of the heart such as soybeans .
research
Soy protein is believed to help reduce levels of kelesterol evil . Know , as a derivative of soy also contains pitostrogen called isoflavones , a group of chemicals found in plant foods .
They have a structure that is similar to the hormone estrogen in women and mimic the action of estrogen produced in the body . They naturally binds to the estrogen receptor sites in human cells , including breast cells thereby potentially reducing the risk of breast cancer .
Because fitostrogen content in soybeans , many women decide to incorporate soy -rich foods such as tofu in their diets as they enter menopause .
During menopause , the body's natural production of estrogen stops and symptoms may arise . Pistrogen function works like estrogen in the weaker levels , and they can help relieve the symptoms of menopause and reduce body heat flow in some women .
