| As more and more people heed the advice of | | | | has very little of its own natural flavor, it has the |
| researchers and begin to examine what they are | | | | ability to absorb the flavor of any other ingredient |
| eating, there has been a momentous change in | | | | in the dish. Subsequently, tofu enthusiasts use |
| the diets of many modern Americans. Heeding | | | | tofu in a variety of cuisines that feature it raw, |
| the advice of experts who herald the benefits of | | | | stewed, fried, and even grilled. Organic tofu differs |
| whole, natural foods, the health-conscious among | | | | from traditional tofu in that the soy milk that is |
| us are looking for new and better ways to feed | | | | used to make the tofu is organic. Tofu is |
| ourselves and our families in a healthy - and | | | | extremely healthy to start, packing an enormous |
| delicious - way. Tofu continues to be a main | | | | amount of protein in every bite; it is also low in |
| staple in the diets of vegetarians and healthy | | | | calories and contains zero cholesterol. The soy |
| eaters as a meat alternative. But with the | | | | protein found in tofu has even been found to |
| growing trend towards choosing organic foods, | | | | reduce the risk of heart disease. But with the use |
| many tofu enthusiasts are taking their diet | | | | of organic tofu, the health benefits increase even |
| another step further by choosing organic tofu. | | | | still. Organic soy milk means that you are |
| Tofu derives from soybean curd and is used in a | | | | minimizing significantly - if not eliminating altogether |
| variety of recipes and cuisine based on its | | | | - your exposure to chemical additives or genetic |
| moisture content. Soft tofu, with the consistency | | | | modification. Many people are so committed to |
| of custard, is often used in the making of | | | | using only organic tofu that they choose to make |
| tofu-based deserts. Firm tofu, has lower moisture | | | | their own tofu at home. This can be a relatively |
| content than soft tofu and is generally pressed | | | | easy thing to accomplish and will ensure that you |
| into blocks to be used in recipes. Dried tofu has | | | | have complete control over all the ingredients. |
| the lowest moisture content of all tofu varieties | | | | There are tofu-making kits for home use that |
| and is often used crumbled or sliced in tofu | | | | can be found online and will ensure that you |
| recipes; in some cases it is pressed into noodles. | | | | always have access to organic tofu! |
| Tofu can be used as a meat substitute in most | | | | For easy to understand, in depth information |
| any recipe; tofu made into a puree can be used | | | | about organic tofu visit our ezGuide 2 Tofu. |
| as an alternative to dairy products. Because tofu | | | | |