Archive for August, 2007
Benefits Of Tofu Dish
Saturday, August 18th, 2007 by The Cooking Guytofu is made out of soymilk and it can be added to almost any dish in order to ensure that you intake essential vitamins and minerals, which they provide. A tofu dish can be as spicy or mild as you like because it can be added to any dish or it can make a dish by itself.
Benefits of tofu
tofu also known as Soya bean curd is a main substitute for meat because it is high in protein and that is what our body gets from meat products. tofu is also rich in vitamins E, B as well as calcium and iron due to which it is one of the recommended ingredients for a successful diet if you are planning to loose weight in a healthy fashion.
tofu Dishes for Dieting
Many successful diets, which include tasty food include tofu dishes made in many different ways to keep you healthy while losing weight at the same time.
The tofu dishes recommended for dieting purposes usually contain little or no oil in order to cut on calories. tofu can be used in salads, soups and well as cooked food instead of meat or steamed with vegetables. The reason why a tofu dish is highly recommended is to ensure you have all your vitamins and minerals while you are trying to lose weight in order to maintain you body’s health at the same time.Other Types of tofu Dishes
tofu can make a dish in itself by adding a few spices of choice such as salt and curry powder to give it a bit of a kick or some sesame seeds for completing a balanced diet. tofu is used in all major kitchens, as there are vegetarians around the world who have discovered the benefits of tofu as well as the texture and taste, which are very close to meat when in a cooked dish.
tofu dishes made with oriental flavors is almost always fried unless it is in a soup and therefore they contain more calories but usually the spicy condiments used in oriental dishes will speed up your metabolism and work those calories with ease.
Try a tofu Dish Today
You can cook any tofu dish at home while following easy, step by step recipes found online or in cookbooks. Try adding tofu to your diet today and help your body receive its vitamins naturally and in a delicious way
Healthy Tofu Noodles
Wednesday, August 15th, 2007 by The Cooking Guytofu noodles have been very new in the market but with so many people getting more health conscious, these noodles have grown in popularity. This chewy noodle is known by many names such as soybean curd noodles, tofu shreds, bean curd noodles, soy noodles and soy vermicelli.
tofu noodles are made from ground and compressed tofu and are packed with protein and nutrients. These noodles can be found in the refrigerated or frozen foods section of many stores but dried tofu noodles are also available but need to be soaked in water mixed with baking soda until they soften, then rinsed before use. tofu noodles are usually served in salads, soups, or stir-fries.
Healthy Noodle
Naturally rich in soy protein and low in calories and carbohydrates, tofu noodles are a great addition to a low carb diet. A regular two ounce serving of pasta contains a waist-expanding 210 calories and 42 grams of carbohydrates while a four ounce serving of tofu noodles contain a mere 20 calories and only 3 grams of carbohydrates.
You can use tofu noodles just as you would any noodle or pasta but they really work best in their traditional Asian dishes and tofu noodles can be a real treat if you use them in recipes that compliment their texture, such as Lo Mein or served with a spicy peanut or sesame sauce or as an ingredient in soups.
Shirataki tofu Noodles
You also might like to try the shirataki tofu noodles that are making a big stir in diet circles. These noodles are made of tofu and yam flour, from the yam-like konjac plant grown in China and Japan.
High in fiber, and very low in calories, these versatile noodles are very low in calories and carbohydrates and you can use Shirataki noodles in soups, salads, or where ever you’d normally use your favorite noodles. The secret seems to be the water-soluble dietary fiber that fills you up faster and satisfies your hunger longer. Could it be that the shirataki tofu noodle will be the next big diet craze?
Whether you’re looking for a way to shed some extra pounds or just looking for a new adventure for your taste buds, you should definitely give tofu noodles a try. They’re a delicious treat and a wonderful low calorie, low carbohydrate meal.
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Silken Tofu Video
Monday, August 6th, 2007 by The Cooking GuyWant to know more about Silken tofu? Check out this vide.
Tofu Cheesecake- a Healthy Alternative
Friday, August 3rd, 2007 by The Cooking Guytofu cheesecake may sound like a contradiction in terms since it is fairly obvious that this cake has no cheese in it. Yet here is another wonderful use for tofu and if watching your waistline makes the real thing just a distant memory, you might want to give tofu cheesecake a try.
tofu carries heart healthy benefits and is high in protein plus there’s a big difference in the calories you will consume if you go with the healthier tofu cheesecake version. A slice of regular cheesecake, and we’re talking about a mere sliver, is a whopping 400 calories and almost 25 grams of fat while a similar slice of tofu cheesecake is about 200 calories and only 4 grams of fat.
tofu Cheesecake
If you 
want to give tofu cheesecake a try you might start with this simple recipe for chocolate tofu cheesecake. It’s very easy since it’s mixed in a blender and involves no baking. Plus it’s chocolate, so how can you go wrong?
Put 16 ounces of silken tofu, 1 1/2 cups of sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract in a blender and puree. Melt 10 small squares of baking chocolate in a microwave safe bowl using a low setting and stirring frequently. Add this to the other ingredients in the blender and blend until thoroughly mixed. Spoon the mixture into a 9″ ready made graham cracker pie crust. Chill your new tofu cheesecake creation until it sets and top with cherry pie filling or a light raspberry sauce and serve with whipped cream.
Making Healthy Choices
Cheesecake is one of those things that a true connoisseur can’t seem to do without, but often diet restrictions can mean it’s off the list of acceptable foods or it might be a case of knowing what’s healthy and wanting to make better choices but whatever the reason, it doesn’t mean giving up that favorite treat completely and tofu cheesecake can be a satisfying alternative. It can be as varied as its real cheese counterpart and as easy as popping a few ingredients in the blender.
You can even make a tofu cheesecake very much like the infamous high calorie New York cheesecake but without all those killer calories and fat. So if you can’t resist that beautiful confection in the bakeshop window or if you dream of cheesecake at night, you don’t have to deprive yourself any longer. Give tofu cheesecake a try and you might be pleasantly surprised.
