It is true that many people do not know, tofu is also a kind of medicine, in addition to its low-calorie, high-protein qualities are more suitable for diabetics to eat, but we also need to note that since it is a medicinal herb, there is bound to be a side of inappropriate to consume; let's talk about this issue:

Let's start with what tofu as an herb does:

Tofu, sweet taste, cool nature, to the spleen, stomach, large intestine meridian, with the spleen and stomach, qi and healthy in the middle, the body and thirst, clear the lungs and moisten the dryness, heat detoxification and other efficacy, can be used for the treatment of diabetes due to dry mouth and tongue, red eyes, diarrhea and dysentery, alcohol and sulfur poisoning, etc.;

Again, there are harmful effects that can occur when you eat tofu for a long time:

First, all soy products, including tofu, contain a lot of methionine, this amino acid is converted into cysteine will damage the inner wall of the blood vessels, will make cholesterol and other substances excessive deposition in the blood vessel wall, leading to atherosclerotic lesions;

Secondly, tofu also contains a substance known as saponin, which encourages the excretion of iodine in the body and can easily lead to iodine deficiency in patients;

Thirdly, there is another controversial point, some people think that tofu contains purine, very unsuitable for gout patients to eat, but some people think that the purine content of tofu is not enough to affect the gout patient's condition, but the matter is only known to the patient himself!

Fourth, because its protein content is too high, it may cause indigestion, such as bloating and diarrhea, when consumed in large quantities;

Fifth, tofu is made from soybeans and contains plant-based protein, which is metabolized by a large amount of nitrogenous waste will increase the burden on the kidneys;

In fact, we can also see from the above account that almost all the harmful effects of tofu are caused by eating too much and too long, and an occasional feast of tofu will not do much harm!

The above is purely a personal opinion!

If diabetic patients do not have a combination of kidney-related diseases, a moderate daily intake of tofu is still beneficial.

Tofu is extremely nutritious, rich in minerals and vitamins such as iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, calcium, zinc, phosphorus, folic acid, niacin, vitamin B1 and vitamin B6. Per 100 grams of firm tofu, water accounted for 69.8%, containing 15.7 grams of protein, 8.6 grams of fat, 4.3 grams of carbohydrates and 0.1 grams of fiber, which can provide 146 kcal of heat. The fat in tofu is 78% unsaturated and contains no cholesterol, making it ideal for diabetics.

Some studies have shown that soy isoflavones in soy products can improve insulin resistance, glycemic control, and plasma lipoprotein levels in postmenopausal patients with type 2 diabetes, thereby reducing their risk of coronary heart disease.

Moreover, the latest edition of the Chinese Dietary Guidelines for Diabetes also recommends that diabetics consume 25 grams of soybeans per day (equivalent to 125 grams of tofu, 62.5 grams of dried tofu, and 500 grams of soymilk).

Therefore, it is good for diabetic patients without comorbid kidney-related diseases to consume tofu in moderation on a daily basis.

If you have any questions, you can leave them in the comments section and I'll respond when I see them.

The above answer is provided by Ms. Song Mingyue, a registered dietitian of MicroSugar

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I once watched the program "Road to Health" on CCTV 10. A professor said that a person who ate tofu for a long time because of diabetes had kidney problems, uremia and dialysis. I certainly believed what the expert said.

The layman in me understands it this way. The human body is extremely complex, so the nutritional requirements must be varied. Even we ordinary people know, carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, trace elements, many, many kinds, are necessary for the human body, one can not do without the other. It is impossible to provide a full range of nutrients if you eat a single diet. Eating only a single food for some reason should still be debatable and should never be overdone.

I don't know if this is correct, please correct me.

Normal people, especially small children, eat a mixed diet. Picky eating does not bode well. Some people believe in the high nutritional price of a particular one and buy it at any price, but I think that no matter how good it is, it can't contain all that the body needs. The humble green vegetable or radish is a very necessary supplement. This is especially true for small children, who should not eat a single diet.

I've said so much about eating tofu. I'm not saying that eating tofu is bad, but I'm saying that you can't have too much of a single food. I repeat: do not overdo it.

Tofu is a traditional food in China and is very common on the table of the common people. Tofu is soft and tender, high in nutritional value, and it is good for healthy people to eat some on a daily basis. Now diabetics are very common around, so diabetics long-term consumption of tofu will have harmful effects?

Tofu belongs to the soybean products, the main raw materials are black beans and soybeans, the common tofu on the market are southern tofu, northern tofu and lactone tofu, from the strict sense of the word, lactone tofu can not be regarded as a real tofu. People eat tofu mainly to get high-quality protein and calcium, and the content of lactone tofu is very small, so we mainly discuss the southern and northern tofu.

The main difference between southern tofu and northern tofu is the difference in coagulants, with gypsum added to southern tofu and brine added to northern tofu, which is superior in terms of protein, calcium and magnesium content. Regardless of which type of tofu, it provides the body with an abundance of high quality protein, calcium, magnesium and other minerals. The protein in tofu is one of the few high-quality proteins found in plant foods and is highly absorbable and utilizable.

Diabetics who do not have kidney disease complications can benefit from eating some tofu. Tofu does not contain many carbohydrates, is a low glycemic index food, and when eaten with other staple foods, it can reduce the postprandial glycemic response, which is good for controlling blood sugar. Soybeans and their products are rich in unsaturated fatty acids, which are also good for reducing cardiovascular disease by replacing some of the saturated fatty acids when the total energy remains the same.

Some diabetics are also accompanied by obesity at the same time, dare not eat too much meat, you can also use tofu to replace part of the meat, increase the supply of high-quality protein, reduce energy intake.

Protein produces nitrogenous waste during metabolism, and excessive intake will increase the burden on the kidneys, so if diabetes is combined with kidney disease, eat with caution and follow your doctor's advice to avoid harm to the body.

Excessive consumption of any kind of food will have adverse effects, and even good food can not be an exception, diabetic patients can consume any kind of food, just to grasp the dosage of the problem, diabetic patients can certainly consume tofu, tofu is rich in nutrients, rich in lecithin, lecithin can be very good protection against cardiovascular disease, and diabetes is a cardiovascular damage to the very big disease. Diabetes is a disease that causes great damage to the blood vessels of the heart and brain. Therefore, diabetic patients can consume tofu three to four times a week, with a piece of tofu smaller than the size of the palm of your hand at a time, in order to make the best use of every food. This is the only way to optimize the use of every food, and it is also very beneficial for the treatment and control of the disease.

The carbohydrate content of tofu is appropriate, plus there are dietary fiber components, water, tofu glycemic index is very low, on the contrary, there is the effect of controlling blood sugar.

Tofu has a lot of potential prevention of three high diseases, nutritious, young and old, for sugar lovers is also a good food, long-term adherence to soybean products for sugar lovers is not much of a problem.

However, if diabetes combined with kidney disease of sugar lovers had better eat with caution, so as not to burden the kidneys and aggravate the symptoms.

Hello, tofu is a very good source of high-quality protein and diabetics can eat tofu. However, it is not recommended that you eat soy products with high salt content such as stinky tofu and soy sauce tofu. Tofu is a low-calorie food suitable for diabetics. Be careful to control the amount of oil, salt, sugar and starch used in the cooking process. Sugar lovers should pay attention to the daily diet, do not eat high sugar content food and greasy food, but also pay attention to low-salt, low-fat diet, more nutritious and easy-to-digest food, appropriate exercise, more outdoor activities, to enhance physical fitness, and to reduce the occurrence of complications.

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