You can eat raw tofu in any of its varieties. Before eating it raw, be sure to drain off the excess liquid from the packaging. Check out the center below for more medical references on tofu, including multimedia (slideshows, images, and quizzes), related disease conditions, treatment and diagnosis, medications, and prevention or wellness. Read more: Can You Eat Raw Tofu? Article
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Vegetarian Diet: Benefits, Meat Substitutions, and Meal Plans
Vegetarian diet plans have benefits like weight loss and reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. Vegetarian diet...
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Diet and Nutrition: Guide to Going Vegan for the First Time
Considering a switch to veganism? There are plenty of good reasons to do it, and plenty of ways to get it done.
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According to the USDA, there is no difference between a “portion” and a “serving.” See AnswerRelated Disease Conditions
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How Bad Is Soy for You?
Soy products like tofu, tempeh, soy milk, miso, and edamame come from soybeans. Soy is not bad for you and may in fact help guard against breast cancer and inflammation and boost kidney function, heart health and bone health.
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Is Soy Milk Bad for You?
Soy milk is not bad for you provided it is consumed in less than three servings per day and you do not have a soy allergy. Over the years, soy milk and other soy products have been conceived as bad for health. This is largely attributed to the animal studies that have reported soy in bad light.
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