Specialist Doctor 2, Huynh Tan Vu, Head of the Day Treatment Unit, University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, said that tofu, also known as tofu, is a dish made from soybeans, ivory white in color, smooth and soluble. This is a summer heat-relieving dish loved by many people.
In oriental medicine, tofu is considered a cooling, nutritious dish, helping to cool down the body and nourish it. According to oriental medicine principles, the human body has a balance of yin and yang, and an imbalance will lead to health problems. Tofu is considered a yin dish, which can help balance excessive yang in the body. It is also said to nourish the spleen, stomach, and lungs. When eaten with ginger syrup, tofu helps warm the spleen and stomach, aid digestion, prevent nausea, and enhance immunity.
Tofu with sugar water
Tofu is rich in nutrients, rich in protein, low in saturated fat, high in polyunsaturated fatty acids, cholesterol-free, low in calories, a source of β-vitamins, minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorus and antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, phenolic compounds...
In addition to its nutritional and digestive benefits, tofu is also beneficial for the growth and development of teeth and bones, and aids in blood production. Tofu does not contain cholesterol, which is very beneficial for people with high blood pressure, high blood fat, hypercholesterolemia, arteriosclerosis, and coronary artery disease.
"Research shows that consuming soybeans and soy products helps reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, reduce bad cholesterol in the body and maintain good cholesterol. Antioxidants in tofu can trap and destroy free radicals, protect and prevent liver damage caused by oxidative stress," Dr. Vu shared.
Tofu is made from soybeans.
In addition, tofu is also rich in isoflavones, which have the effect of preventing and inhibiting osteoporosis, breast cancer, prostate cancer and leukemia, reducing the risk of diabetes and heart disease, improving brain function, and helping to relieve some symptoms of menopause.
A 2015 comprehensive review of relevant studies by the European Union Food Safety Authority (EFSA) concluded that isoflavones do not increase the risk of breast, thyroid or uterine cancer in postmenopausal women.
Notes when eating tofu
According to experts, you should not eat more than 200g of tofu per day, eating too much will have negative effects on your health such as bloating and indigestion. Women who eat too much tofu can disrupt the estrogen production process leading to hormonal problems. People with hypothyroidism should avoid eating tofu due to its goitrogen content. People with estrogen-sensitive breast tumors should limit their tofu intake.
Many people worry that eating too much tofu is harmful to men or children. However, according to Dr. Vu, research shows that neither soy nor isoflavones affect testosterone levels in men. However, more research is needed to confirm this result.
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