Tofu

Some of you may be wondering now about Tofu since I've been talking about soy. Tofu is soy milk which has been curdled with a curdling agent. This forms the soft cheesy texture of Tufu. One thing to be aware of with Tofu, many sources claim that it is rich in calcium. This is only true if the curdling agent is a calcium salt. Check this when you buy your Tofu and read that label.

Tofu is a great source of protein and works well especially in the vegan diet.

Be aware that 50% of the calories in Tofu come from fat. Don't be fooled by the "Does not contain cholesterol" on the label. It does not contain cholesterol, but fat gets converted into cholesterol. You can go back and review my thoughts on cholesterol starting in September with this post.