http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-things-to-know-about-tofu/ Serving up health and fitness insights (daily, of course) with a side of irreverence. Sat, 11 Oct 2008 07:19:28 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-things-to-know-about-tofu/#comment-6349 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Spoutin’ Off on Veganism (Again) Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:47:27 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-things-to-know-about-tofu/#comment-6349 [...] some people and mild allergic reactions in some others. Furthermore, the jury is still out on the health benefits of soy, particularly among those whose intake is unusually high in an effort to consume more protein (say, [...] [...] some people and mild allergic reactions in some others. Furthermore, the jury is still out on the health benefits of soy, particularly among those whose intake is unusually high in an effort to consume more protein (say, [...]

]]> http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-things-to-know-about-tofu/#comment-2563 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Is There Any Safe Meat? Wed, 23 May 2007 02:44:15 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-things-to-know-about-tofu/#comment-2563 [...] I believe another serious aspect of this problem is that the human body is designed to be omnivorous - subsisting on a healthy mix of animal flesh, vegetables, seeds, nuts and fruits. I am firmly against the modern diet rich in sugars, refined flours and processed starches. I think occasional whole grains are fine, but based on my background in biology, neither burgers nor burger buns are the road to the blessings of good health. I believe humans are meant to eat some meat - whether fish, fowl or livestock - based upon the facts I have observed in my studies of human evolution. That’s where most of my veg pals and I part ways. For example, I don’t think most types of soy are healthy. But we can disagree while still agreeing that the basic problem - the current system of meat production - has got to change. Period. [...] [...] I believe another serious aspect of this problem is that the human body is designed to be omnivorous - subsisting on a healthy mix of animal flesh, vegetables, seeds, nuts and fruits. I am firmly against the modern diet rich in sugars, refined flours and processed starches. I think occasional whole grains are fine, but based on my background in biology, neither burgers nor burger buns are the road to the blessings of good health. I believe humans are meant to eat some meat - whether fish, fowl or livestock - based upon the facts I have observed in my studies of human evolution. That’s where most of my veg pals and I part ways. For example, I don’t think most types of soy are healthy. But we can disagree while still agreeing that the basic problem - the current system of meat production - has got to change. Period. [...]

]]> http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-things-to-know-about-tofu/#comment-2539 Mark’s Daily Apple » Blog Archive » Your Weekly Health Challenge Mon, 14 May 2007 18:13:27 +0000 http://www.marksdailyapple.com/10-things-to-know-about-tofu/#comment-2539 [...] - Tempeh: a fermented soy product. Fermented foods are nutritious and tempeh is not as processed as tofu. Unlike tofu, tempeh has a really satisfying, chewy texture. You can read about my views on soy protein here. [...] [...] - Tempeh: a fermented soy product. Fermented foods are nutritious and tempeh is not as processed as tofu. Unlike tofu, tempeh has a really satisfying, chewy texture. You can read about my views on soy protein here. [...]

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