What are some of the nutritional benefits of tofu?
Soy is some easily digestible from of protein, and is the only complete protein food source in the plant kingdom ( other vegetable source of protein must be combined with other to form a complete chainof the necessary amino acids, i.e. beans and rice ). The exact amount of protein in tofu varies according to variety – the firmer the variety, the higher the protein content : silken has the least, extra – firm has the most. Other health benefits of soy include calcium, iron, B vitamins and naturally occurring phytoestrogens.
