what is tofu...is it good for people who want to lose weight?

Question

and what is it made of and where can i but it? and what kind i live in nyc

Answer 1

umm I eat tofu cuz i'm vegetarian. but it does help lose weight. you can buy near the dairy area and it is everywhere!

Answer 2

If you live in NYC, you should easily find a store that sells it. Whole Foods carries it in the refrigerator section. And most natural food stores should carry it as well. There are numerous vegetarian restaurants in NYC where you can order a tofu dish and try it out. It is, I admit, an acquired texture.

I freeze my tofu because that gives it a chewier texture (yum!). Then I press it and cook it. And yes, you do want to marinate it or cook it with seasonings. Check out www.vegweb.com for simple tofu recipes.

There's also silken tofu, in the Asian foods section, and that is good for smoothies, puddings, and creamy sauces. Silken tofu comes in little aseptic boxes.

Good luck!

Answer 3

tofu is made from soy and is low in fat /calories but high in protein...thus making it a good thing for someone wanting to lose weight...you can buy tofu almost anywhere these days...my local grocery has a health food section...if yours does not you should be able to find it in the coolers...since you live in nyc you should have no problem getting tofu...i live in the midwest and it easy for me to find
the kind of tofu depends on what you are doing with it...as a meat "sub" use extra firm or firm...there are also silken varieties for use in dips and such...do a search on tofu and it will break it down for you

Answer 4

Tofu is soy bean curd. It's made from soy milk that is coagulated and pressed just like cheese. It isn't considered low in fat, although you can buy lower fat versions. Good old canned beans are a better option to loose weight. Beans are fat free and full of fiber so they are very filling. They are terrific in soups and vegetable dishes. Lentil soup and vegetarian chili can both be bought in a can for instant low fat gratification. You can even buy fat free refried beans in a can to make quick meals.
Tofu is sold in health food stores and in the produce section of bigger grocery stores. Buy extra firm regular (not silken). Trader Joe's has the cheapest and best tofu. If you can get to Whole Foods, then buy pre-cooked "Soy Boy" brand flavored tofu. Smoked is good cubed on salad. All the Soy Boy brand flavored tofus can be sliced and eaten cold.
If you get a tub of unflavored, remove it from the carton. Slice it into 3/4 inch slices. Fry it in a non stick frying pan on medium high in a little bit of vegetable oil. When it is golden on both sides, turn down the heat and put in 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Let the soy sauce cook into the tofu, try to flip it around so the tofu is evenly coated. Eat it like that or spread with BBQ sauce, Thai peanut sauce or apricot jelly glazed onto it.
www.vegweb.com for recipes.

Answer 5

Tofu is a food made from Soybeans. It is naturally low in fat, high in protien.
I've put up a big recipe site:
http://www.fatfree.com/recipes/tofu/
Try it 1st in small amounts, I happen to luv it but my vegan daughter does not..so like anything it is a matter of taste.
You should not have any problems getting it in a huge place like NYC!!! I get mine at the local grocery store, if I want something unusual I go to the local Asian market.
This is a article on Tofu;(self education)
http://www.soyfoods.com/soyfoodsdescriptions/tofu.html
Slainté (to your health)

Answer 6

Tofu is made from soybeans. It is a low fat, meat substitute. You will find many varieties in the produce section of most grocery stores. Tofu itself doesn't have much of a taste and it needs spicing up. It is good for dieting, but like anything else, it does have calories and calories need to be watched.

Answer 7

Tofu is made from Soybean. It is a good meat substitute. I am not sure of its actual nutritional value but would think since it is used as a meat substitute it would be okay for a diet. You can buy it at most stores actually. Look in the vegetable aisle or around where they Asian foods are sold. Many Asian markets carry it as well. I do believe there are different kinds.

Answer 8

Tofu is soybean curd. It's bland in and of itself, but it soaks up the seasoning you cook it with. It can be mushy if you don't drain it thoroughly, but if you press all the water out of it, it soaks up flavor like a sponge. You should be able to get it at any grocery; it's usually near the produce section. I like making scrambled tofu for breakfast (with onions, garlic, cumin, paprika, turmeric, lemon juice and nutritional yeast.) I honestly don't know what the calorie content it, but it's filling and it sticks with you - I don't snack may way to lunch when I have tofu for breakfast.

Answer 9

IT is made from soybeans

Soybeans are blended up and strained until a "soy milk" is left

This milk is boiled and a curdling agent (like lemon juice) is added and the milk "Curdles" similar to cheese

Then it is compressed into "tofu"

You can find it at any nice grocery store, near the produce.. it will be in plastic containers and it will be sitting in water.. Get Extra-firm... it's easier to cook with

If you eat tofu instead of fattening meats, yes, you should see some weight loss. IT is healthier than meat.

I love the stuff, but be warned.. it has no natural flavor of its own.. BUT that's a good thing, because it soaks up whatever delicious seasonings or sauce you cook it with..

here's an easy thing to do with it

Drain well (Cuz, like I said, it will be sitting in water in the package) and cut into small cubes.. PUt in a bowl (Big enough for room to stir) with soysauce and ginger powder, maybe a dash of garlic powder and black pepper. Stir gently so all the tofu is exposed to the sauces/seasonings.. then after it's sat a few minutes, put it into a pan with a bit of oil and lightly "fry" it. (less oil for lower-fat dish).. Then add it to the stir-fry you have cooking, and let it cook with that.. YUM!!

Eat over rice..

Last night I made food ahead of time for lunch today.. Here's what I did

Cut tofu and regular fresh mushrooms into into cubes/chunks, let sit in soysauce, ginger, and garlic powder, and thinned-down sweet and sour sauce.

Fried in a dab of sesame oil with a bit more S&S sauce..

I'm going to eat it over rice for lunch.
I'm looking foreward to it!

I didn't add it to stir-fry cuz I don't like vegetables much (I know I'm bad... proabably the first vegetarian you met who doesn't like vegetables, huh? LOL...

Answer 10

Tofu is made from soybeans, water and a coagulant, or curdling agent. It is high in protein and calcium and well known for its ability to absorb new flavors through spices and marinades. Due to its chameleon-like qualities and nutritional value, tofu, a staple of Asian cuisines for hundreds of years, has recently become popular in Western vegetarian cooking. So popular, in fact, that it is celebrated with its own annual festival and has almost become synonymous with vegetarianism itself. Look for tofu in the produce section of your regular grocery store.

Answer 11

Tofu is soy and it's available in any grocery store. Here it's in the produce section.

It is a very high protein low fat food, so yea it's great for dieting... if you can stand it. Just personally, I don't like it unless it's mixed into something -- blended into a smoothie or Moringstar Farms makes a GREAT soy sausage for breakfast. That kinda thing. On it's own, it's not for me. I know lots of folks swear by it though.

Good luck!