Recipe and Benefits of Tofu
1. Great source of vegan protein, contains 9 essential amino acids
2. Excellent source of calcium, especially for vegan diets
3. Contains iron. Add bell peppers to your meal for some vitamin C to help absorb the iron.
4. Contains isoflavones which are antioxidant and provide oestrogen like properties which are great if you are menopausal and having hot flushes.
For those with a history of high oestrogen you may wish to be careful due to the oestrogen like properties of tofu. If you have kidney stones be aware that tofu contains oxalates which may agravate the stones.