Is tofu good for weight loss?!
Is tofu good for weight loss?
aside for all others values it holds, is weightloss one of them? I didnt think it had a fat content but I just read somewhere it actually does.....
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It does not help with weight loss like a diet pill, but if you eat it instead of meat, if probably will help you with weight loss. Because tofu has no cholesterol, heart healthy fats (but still very low in fat), is high in protein and calcium, and is considered part of your daily veggie servings(I think), it is very good for you. Plus, you can cook it in just about anything.
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My Brain
No. Too many artificial perservatives are in most tofu products, and those are the main item that causes fatness in most people who eat too much junk food
I would think so. It doesn't taste that good though. It tastes kind of like a monkey that's past it's pride.
just go for lighter meats, like fish and lean poultry. The main thing is to cut out white breads and fried food. Too much soy can actually be a bad thing, despite what you hear about all the benefits of soy. Everything in moderation. A lot of soy products aren't processed very healthfully.
Tofu has great benefits for weight loss because:
tofu calories are low
tofu is low in fat calories
contains no cholesterol
tofu is low in simple sugars ( carbohydrates )
no way
Eating extra firm tofu has helped the kitchen queen with a temporary slow down, but the taste is not the most appealing. (Yes, tofu is the one food that the kitchen queen is still trying to conquer.)
The best advice is to get your protein from nuts and beans if you don't want to eat meat. Or, simply eat meat only one or two days out of the week. And avoid sausage, bacon and fat-laden meat. Except for if you're making a pasta dish.
Happy and healthy eating,
kitchen queen
The fat content is not huge. I think the idea is that replacing meats with tofu may help trim your waistline (not to mention it's better for your overall health). It has been discovered that soy can be hard on the digestive systems of some people, so just be aware of that and kind of pay attention to see how your body reacts when trying it out. I really think tofu is great.
Actually it does help people lose weight. It is made of Soy Curd and sometimes other vegetable products. It is also has more protein and can help in bowel movements. Since most people dont find its taste appealing I suggest if your desperate then dive and go eat it rather than talk about it.
Fat is not the issue. Lifestyle is. There is plenty of protein in tofu so that will hold your appetite at bay.
However, consider Seitan as an alternative. It's very easy to make at home. Has twice the protein and half the calories of steak.
Check out the link below for a description. White Wave is the best store bought that I've tried. I like my own the best though.
Seitan is easy to make at home. You get about three cups of Seitan using just one cup of Gluten Flour. You can buy it online or in the bulk bins at Whole Foods.
You need a large stock pot. Some people boil water and flavor it with soy sauce and spices. I boil veggie broth. You'll need about a gallon. The flour soaks up a lot and expands. You should cook it for anywhere between half an hour to one full hour. Depending on how much flavor you want.
So, one cup gluten flour, about a quarter cup veggie brother or water. Add in any spices you want FIRST. One the gluten flour gets ahold of the fluids, nothing else is getting in. If you're making "chicken" flavor, use poultry seasoning. If you're making beef, use oregano or something along that line. Flavor it up! Add your broth or water. Then kneed it for about 20 minutes. The more you kneed the better it tastes.
Let it sit for about 20 minutes. Then flatten it out and cut it up. Remember, the pieces you drop in the boiling pot will expand by two thirds. So if you cut a half inch square, you'll get an inch and a half square.
I usually cut strips like fajita.
You can "cook" it (remember it's already cooked) as you would any other meat. Saute or bake or what ever. Store it in it's boiling broth.
If you use it as a protein substitute then you would be avoiding a lot of the fats that come in meat.
I like firm tofu cut into squares in a dish tossed with a vegetable (ie. string beans, broccoli, asparagus, or cauliflower) when cooked with 2 oz sliced meat in a little hot oil & soy sauce and hot pepper flakes. That way you are getting protein with a lot more vegetables and the meat is only there to provide a little flavor. That is low calorie if you control your portion at the table.