Question by CedarWalla: What are the health benefits of eating tofu over boneless chicken breast?
I made tofu parmigiana last night, just to test it out and see if it is good or not, and it is GREAT!
But, chicken is good too, and offers more texture.
What are the health benefits of tofu over almost-fat-free-chicken breast?
Best answer:
Answer by cheeky
the benefits of tufu is that your not eating the poor chicken! 😀
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Carousel says:
April 6, 2014 at 9:53 pm (UTC 0)
When cooking a meal I do something I will enjoy eating. I never think of the health benefits, because I benefit from having a good diet.
If you enjoy tofu, then eat tofu, but if you enjoy chicken, then eat chicken. If you enjoy them both then eat them on different nights. Simple!!
Matt T says:
April 6, 2014 at 10:24 pm (UTC 0)
The special health benefits of tofu have been attributed to two major components: isoflavones and amino acids. Isoflavones are a special group of bioflavonoids found more highly concentrated in soy than in any other food. They are:
* Potent antioxidants, like most other bioflavonoids. Antioxidants protect the cells in your body from damage to DNA and cell membranes. Regular consumption of tofu protects your blood vessels from the damaging effects of cholesterol by slowing the rate at which LDL-cholesterol is oxidized.
* Anti-inflammatory. Inflammation in the walls of blood vessels, caused by a chemical called “soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 (sVCAM-1)”, is a major cause of cardiovascular disease. Soy isoflavones specifically inhibit this type of inflammation.
* Anti-cancer. The isoflavones genistein and daidzein inhibit the growth of cancer cells. In Asia, higher consumption of tofu is associated with a decreased risk of lung cancer and breast cancer.
* Hormone modulators. Isoflavones have a structure somewhat similar to estrogen and modify the effects of estrogen in your body. It is believed that this hormone modulating effect accounts for the decreased risk of breast cancer and osteoporosis associated with
regular consumption of tofu.
Soy foods reduce levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in your blood and can also reduce your blood pressure. Careful research has shown that the cholesterol-lowering effect of soy is due to the amino acid profile of soy protein. A unique fraction of soy protein
called “7S globulin” increases your liver’s ability to remove dangerous LDL-cholesterol from your blood.
Kim N says:
April 6, 2014 at 11:23 pm (UTC 0)
Physical health benefits – avoiding the animal growth hormones, and antibiotics given to chickens. Avoiding the parasites and viruses often found in animal flesh.
Mental health benefits – knowing that a friendly little bird didn’t have to die for you to eat dinner.