Saturday, April 10, 2010

TOFU QABOOL KARO!


Tofu Qabool Karo!

Low in calories and cholesterol, and high in protein, tofu is the perfect food for veggies. Just add it to your salad, cook up a curry or eat it raw. This wonderful health food can indeed make you andar se strong…

• Tofu is rich in antioxidants, which help reduce the level of free radicals (harmful) in the body.

• A good source of iron, tofu helps in the process of energy production. The iron present in tofu aids in the transport and release of oxygen throughout the body.

• Tofu is quite easy to digest because the soya bean’s fibre is removed during the manufacturing process.
• Studies indicate that consuming tofu can bring a 30 per cent drop in cholesterol levels. One serving of tofu contains 15 per cent of the daily requirement of omega-3 fatty acids.

• Tofu contains properties that reduce the risk of osteoporosis, breast cancer and prostate cancer, and menopausal symptoms such as mood swings and hot flushes. A serving of tofu provides about 10 per cent of our daily need for calcium. TOI