Tofu as a Healthy Alternative to Meat
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There has been a strong resurgence in our society for the
need to eat healthier. Unfortunately, our taste buds still
crave a nice, thick, juicy slab of meat. But there is an
easy way you can trick your taste buds into thinking you
are eating that juicy meat when in fact, what you are
actually consuming is much healthier.
Tofu -- it's a healthy alternative to many fatty meats.
Tofu is soybean curd made from soybean milk. Tofu has the
same softness and consistency of cheese. By itself, tofu
is flavorless. Tofu has sponge-like qualities; it easily
absorbs any flavor.
Tofu is popular in Oriental cooking. It is not a new food.
Tofu has been almost as early as 200BC. Tofu was discovered
in China, quite by accident. Today, tofu is a popular dietary
substitute throughout most of Asia. Tofu is made fresh daily
in many Asian tofu delis. Tofu has been made popular in
America only recently. As a healthy alternative to fatty
meats, tofu is great for people who are want or need to
remove or significantly reduce fats and cholesterol from
their diet. And because tofu can easily absorb any flavor,
people will still be able to enjoy the taste of their high
fat foods.
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Tofu can be bought fresh or packaged. Fresh tofu is typically
packed in a container filled with water. Fresh tofu is good
for about a week. Packaged tofu, on the other hand, has a
long shelf life and doesn’t need to be refrigerated, but
simply stored in a cool area. Tofu can either be soft, firm
or extra-firm. Soft tofu is most outstanding for whipping and blending
and best used for oriental soups. Form tofu is dense and is
best used for slicing and cubing. Extra-firm tofu is great
on the grill or for stir-fried dishes
Tofu is very versatile. You can use it in a variety of dishes,
from sweets to meats. Tofu adapts whatever flavor it is
prepared with. If you use the proper spices and flavoring,
tofu will be indistinguishable from your favorite, high-fat
dish. Tofu's sponge-like quality makes it a versatile health
food that can afford you limitless possibilities in the kitchen.
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