How do you like your tofu?

[Carnie]

clarabell, don't worry. People freak out too much.

Although, if you folks know of something I can eat all the time and won't make me fat or kill me, i'd appreciate it.

 

[Minnesota!]

My fave way -

I press mine for a good chunk of time. then marinate in soy, lemon juice, and garlic for a day or so. Then I just stir fry it up and mix with brown rice, broccoli, and top with some cheese. Mmm.

It's so versatile! I really love it!

 

[mrsxsparrow]

clarabell, don't worry. People freak out too much.

Although, if you folks know of something I can eat all the time and won't make me fat or kill me, i'd appreciate it.

Water.

Oh wait no, there's hyponatrmia (water intoxication... leads to death )

 

[clarabelle]

Thanks everyone!

 

[chamonix]

As i understand it, the people in countries who "eat tofu all the time" are not also eating all the processed soy isolates, etc that we do in the US. Apparently there is a difference between the processed stuff and just plain tofu, which isn't. Anyway, As I said above in my post, i think anything in moderation is fine, and i surely don't want to convince you otherwise, lol. I don't have any dog in that fight.

Try not to take it personally when people give you advice that contradicts your thoughts or beliefs or experience. There is such a diverse bunch on the DIS, there will always be plenty of people who agree with you too!

So go eat some tofu, i do, its yummy!

 

[rie'smom]

If you're hypothyroid, don't eat lots of tofu because it makes the thyroid sluggish-not a good thing if you want to lose weight.

 

[clarabelle]

Yes I got that
thanks

 

[clarabelle]

As i understand it, the people in countries who "eat tofu all the time" are not also eating all the processed soy isolates, etc that we do in the US. Apparently there is a difference between the processed stuff and just plain tofu, which isn't. Anyway, As I said above in my post, i think anything in moderation is fine, and i surely don't want to convince you otherwise, lol. I don't have any dog in that fight.

Try not to take it personally when people give you advice that contradicts your thoughts or beliefs or experience. There is such a diverse bunch on the DIS, there will always be plenty of people who agree with you too!

So go eat some tofu, i do, its yummy!

point taken
but If I had asked for fudge recipes -I would have gotten them without comment

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I really like Tofu but have only cooked with it once and that was in a stir fry. I am going to try some of the recipes and ideas here. I really like it in the chinese hot and sour soup!

If you're hypothyroid, don't eat lots of tofu because it makes the thyroid sluggish-not a good thing if you want to lose weight.

Hmmm, I am hyper and my levels fluctuate. I am going to look into if it will help me to have tofu a couple times a week. Gotta go read up on that now!

 

[Imzadi]

Be careful about eating too much tofu. It is not good for women.

I know I was off dairy and eating/drinking a lot of soy products and it threw off my thyroid. I have also heard someone else mention that some types of cancer thrive on soy. .

Tinkermommy
Do you have some good solid (like a medical or scientific journal) info?

This is not necessarily true. Tinkermommy has a thyroid problem. (I do too.) For people with this problem, yes, eating soy can be a problem, in the same way that sugar/carbs can be a problem for diabetics. These foods do not affect everyone the same way.

Here is a link to Christiane Northrup, M.D. She is considered one of the leading women's doctors and various links on her latest research from various medical journals, research, notations, etc. about tofu, that it is quite healthy for normal women, especially in perimenopause & menopause in keeping symptoms down.

http://www.google.com/search?q=Christianne+Northrup+tofu

There is also a study somewhere that in Asia or Japan, where they heavily eat soy, the women have less of the same medical issues that affect women in other parts of the world. I don't have a link for that. Google. Yes, they eat a lot of other foods, especially fish, which could also be a factor in their diets.


For the OP question, before I found I had developed a thyroid problem, (I do not believe soy caused my thyroid problem. I wasn't eating all that much or even regularly. I know my stress & other matters caused my hypothyroidism.) I liked the Garden Burgers brand veggie burgers. I think they are made with soy. Their original flavor veggie burgers and the portobello mushroom ones are great. Just a little smear of mayo and I'm good to go.

St Ives makes decent veggie hot dogs. But, hot dogs in general seem to be high in sodium.

There is a shelf-stable tofu, that doesn't have to be refrigerated or kept in water, there is:
Mori-Nu tofu. It's comes in different firmnesses. It's great as a substitute for egg salad. (It doesn't have to be cooked.) Tofu scramble for breakfast, made with the seasonings and add-ins you'd put in an omelette. And to make tofu tacos (instead of beef.) Just season it with taco seasoning while heating.

If you are looking at other protein alternatives, there was a recent thread about quinoa. I've been experimenting with various recipes. It is the one grain that is considered a "complete protein," meaning it has all 9 essential amino acids that make up protein. It is very easily digestible.

 

[clarabelle]

Thanks!

 

[Hedy]

You can also try the pressed kind (see above) as Bethenny Frankel's Idiot Proof Tofu Sandwich. It actually tastes like and has the texture of egg salad. I am NOT a tofu fan and this is actually yummy!

The Idiot-Proof Tofu Salad Sandwich:

-7 ounces of firm tofu, drained and mashed with a fork
-1 tsp of Dijon mustard
-1 tsp of regular or low-fat mayonnaise
-3/4 tsp of Spike seasoning (get it at Whole Foods... you can also use just pepper)

Combine the ingredients and put over toast or a bagel, and add a piece of cheese if you want.

Ooh, I'll have to try this...

point taken
but If I had asked for fudge recipes -I would have gotten them without comment

1. Dry fry tofu, mix with marinade
2. Press, then freeze tofu. Mix with bbq sauce and bake at 350.