Tofu; friend of diets and enemy of abdominal fat

Although Vegetarian diets are not guaranteed to produce pérdida peso, some specific foods contained in the diet can help the natural weight reduction, a very good example being the tofu or tofu, consumed as a substitute for meat.

Tofu is a relatively Low in calories, since each ½ cup or serving of tofu contains only 88 calories or less than 5 percent of the recommended daily intake when it is 2000, being able burn the calories of a serving of tofu alone with nine minutes of jogging, for a simple comparison.

El tofu represents a rich source of protein, each serving of tofu (1/2-cup) provides 10 grams of protein, which is twice the amount contained for example in a 6-ounce serving of low calorie yogurt, according to a study published in the issue of "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition", protein is the most satisfying nutrient of the nutritional groups (carbohydrates and fats), for example the body burns more calories to digest protein, than with other foods, therefore it is highly recommended for the control and reduction of body weight.

El tofu is a low carb food, since a serving of tofu contains only 2 grams of carbohydrates, which means that this food is highly indicated in the diets that seek carbohydrate reduction, particularly to help reduce abdominal fat, according to research published in the March 2011 issue "Nutrition and Metabolism", which shows that reducing carbohydrates and increasing protein in your diet, can reduce fat storage and enhance muscle gain.

Tofu is low in Dietary fiber, since it has only 1 gram per serving, therefore it is recommended to combine it with foods rich in fiber such as vegetables, to favor diets, because fiber is a nutrient that promotes satiety, that is, it takes away the feeling of hunger.

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