Those of you who know me well, probably know about my little 'food obsessions' I go through from time to time. It is like I am a pregnant women with my bizarre cravings - however the body is usually telling us something when we crave certain nutritional elements. One week for me it was Eggplant! However at the moment I am so into Tofu it is not even funny. I am addicted to the stuff. I think my addiction is infectious as some of my freinds and my dear sister are also on the Tofu bandwagon!
I am by no means a vegetarian, so don't worry I am not going to delve into a vegetarian spiel. Although it would seem appropriate to discuss this topic after the reported E.Coli outbreaks in Europe, the horrific treatment of animals being exporting to Indonesia; just to name a few - don't even get me started. This is a whole new post ((watch this space)).
I do however follow a sort of 'vegetarian' type diet, consisting of a lot of raw food, organic foods & meats - wholesome food. All the GOOD stuff! I do not eliminate animal products, but I do chose wisely by opting for as organic as I can get, and therefore chose lean meat and fish. Tofu is a great option for vegetarians, but also a delicious and nutritious addition to your stir-fry & salads.
Some facts about the white slab of goodness, based on 1.5 cup serving of raw Tofu:
I am by no means a vegetarian, so don't worry I am not going to delve into a vegetarian spiel. Although it would seem appropriate to discuss this topic after the reported E.Coli outbreaks in Europe, the horrific treatment of animals being exporting to Indonesia; just to name a few - don't even get me started. This is a whole new post ((watch this space)).
Some facts about the white slab of goodness, based on 1.5 cup serving of raw Tofu:
- High in protein - Contains 10grams of protein - The Recommended Daily Intake is 56g for most men, and 46g for women
- Low in calories - Contains 94 Calories
- Low in fat - Contains 5g of fat and is cholesterol-free
- Good source of Calcium - 227mg of calcium (or about 22% of the RDA)
- Good source of Iron
2 comments:
mmm I haven't had tofu in a while....you've inspired me to get some more! You can do so much with it can't you? I like your simple marinade.
Something a bit naughty but very tasty is Tofutti spread - it's like cream cheese but totally vegan. It's a bit addictive though!
MMM YUM! I will definitely have to try Tofutti!
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