Tofu - A Healthy Ingredient in Your Diet

In an age where healthy cooking is gathering more significance with each passing day, one ingredient that's really standing out due to its high protein and nutritious nature is tofu. For those who are still in the dark about it, its the healthier alternative  to the wholesome  paneer, of course minus all the fat. That's essentially because  tofu, unlike paneer, has no cholesterol content and is dairy-free  since its made out of soya.

Tofu is not just a health food. It is tasty, light and an extremely versatile  ingredient with many health benefits.  Tofu, or bean curd, is made by curdling fresh soya milk, pressing it into a solid block and then cooling it – in much the same way that traditional dairy cheese is made by curdling and solidifying milk. The liquid (whey) is discarded, and the curds are pressed to form a cohesive bond. A staple ingredient in Thai and Chinese cookery, it can be cooked in different ways to change its texture from smooth and soft to crisp and crunchy. Tofu is natural, preservative free and 100 percent vegetarian with a long shelf life.  It is a good source of protein and contains all eight essential amino acids. It is also an excellent source of iron and calcium and the minerals -  manganese, selenium and phosphorous. In addition, tofu is a good source of magnesium, copper, zinc and vitamin B1. Tofu is an excellent food from a nutritional and health perspective. It is thought to provide the same sort of protection against cancer and heart disease as soya beans.

Mori-nu Silken Tofu

Cholesterol  free and low fat, Mori-nu Tofu fits your lifestyle. Choose a variety and use in your favorite recipe. Whether you want eggless salad, non-dairy fruit smoothies and cream pies or traditional stir-fry, Mori-Nu has the perfect tofu. Taste a world beyond stir-fry with Mori-Nu. The tofu is sold in airtight tetrapaks - ensuring that the fresh taste is retained; the product requires no refrigeration till it is opened.

Given its neutral taste and range of consistency, tofu has an amazing ability to work with almost all types of flavors and foods. Extra firm tofu is  best for baking, grilling and stir-fries, while soft tofu is suitable for sauces, desserts, shakes and salad dressings. Of course, it is up to you to experiment! Try slicing, marinating and grilling it or chopping it up into smallish pieces and frying it with garlic until golden

 Visit www.olivetreetrading.com to choose your range of lite firm, firm, nigari organic  and extra firm tofu. Its time to get into the habit of healthy eating.

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