nutritive value

Generally, the calcium content of 100g tofu is 140mg- 160mg, and the protein content of tofu is relatively high in plant food, which contains 8 amino acids necessary for human body, and also contains unsaturated fatty acids and lecithin which are lacking in animal food.

1. Tofu is rich in nutrition, containing many trace elements necessary for human body, such as iron, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium, as well as sugar, vegetable oil and rich high-quality protein, and is known as "vegetable meat". The biological value of soybean protein is comparable to that of fish, and it is a leader among plant proteins. Soybean protein belongs to complete protein, and its amino acid composition is good, which contains almost all amino acids necessary for human body. Soybean can be eaten directly by boiling, and the protein digestibility of soybean is only 65%, while the digestibility of tofu can be increased to 92% ~ 95%.

2. The oil content of soybean used to make tofu is about 18%, and most of it can be transferred to tofu. Soybean oil has a large proportion of linoleic acid and contains no cholesterol, which is beneficial to the growth and development of human nerves, blood vessels and brain.

3. Tofu contains no cholesterol, and is a medicinal food for patients with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, arteriosclerosis and coronary heart disease.

4. Tofu is rich in phytoestrogens, which has a good effect on the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

efficacy

Tofu is the most common bean product, which is produced all over the country. It is nutritious and contains iron, magnesium, potassium, nicotinic acid, copper, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, folic acid, vitamin B 1, egg yolk and vitamin B6. Its high amino acid and protein content make it a good supplementary food for cereals. Its taste is sweet and cool, and it has the effects of invigorating qi, harmonizing middle energizer, promoting fluid production, moistening dryness, and clearing away heat and toxic materials.

1. Clearing heat and moistening dryness

Tofu is sweet and cold, non-toxic, and it is a kind of health food that can tonify and clear away heat. Regular eating can tonify the middle energizer, clear away heat and moisten dryness, promote fluid production to quench thirst and clear the stomach. It is suitable for people with heat constitution, bad breath, thirst and unclear stomach.

Enriching blood and nourishing skin

Tofu can increase the iron content in blood in hematopoietic function, and the phytoestrogen flavonoids it contains can fade spots and improve menopausal syndrome, so for female friends, eating tofu has a good effect of enriching blood and caring skin.

3. Strong bones

The nutrients in tofu are comprehensive and the absorption rate is as high as 95%. Two small pieces of tofu can meet a person's daily calcium requirement. Tofu contains the "sour angle" of calcium in fruit, which is beneficial to the growth and development of teeth and bones. Daidzein can also effectively prevent osteoporosis.

4. Brain tonic

Tofu contains soybean lecithin and rich high-quality protein, which is beneficial to the growth and development of nerves, blood vessels and brain, and can enhance immunity and keep fit.

5. Prevention and suppression of cancer

Sterol and stigmasterol in tofu are anticancer components, which can effectively inhibit the canceration of breast cancer, prostate cancer and blood cancer.