🎶 Tofu Just Wants to Be Part of Your Symphony 🎶

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    We all know the popular Tik Tok trend that uses a picture of a dolphin with rainbows and the lyrics “I just want to be part of your symphony!” Before you go bashing the photo why not give a Meatless Monday here and there a shot? Here are a few reasons why you should give tofu (a plant-based protein source) a shot. The cost of a 1-pound block of tofu is about $3.42 (Walmart 2024). The average cost of 1 pound of 100% ground beef across the United States is $5.57 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics). You could save 2.15 per pound! There are about 5 servings in 1 block of tofu (91 grams each) and about four servings in one pound of ground beef. Tofu has vitamins like calcium, manganese, vitamin A, and iron as well as all the essential amino acids your body needs. Studies have found that tofu improves hearth health, builds muscle, lowers cancer risk, helps with weight management, and strengthens bones too (Cleveland Clinic 2024). When it comes to cooking, tofu takes on the flavor of what you add to it. Whether you want tofu tacos or tofu scramble just add the seasonings and other flavors to make it taste like your favorite meat containing meal but better yet it's now plant based with the tofu! Tofu can be cooked in a variety of ways as well such as air frying, baking, grilling, braising and more! So…why not save money and let tofu be part of your symphony at least once a month? 

M.S.

Sources: 

Cleveland Clinic. (2024, July 26). 5 reasons to eat more tofu. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/tofu-benefits

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Average retail food and energy prices, U.S. and Midwest Region. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. https://www.bls.gov/regions/mid-atlantic/data/averageretailfoodandenergyprices_usandmidwest_table.htm

Walmart. (2024). Nasoya Refrigerated Organic Super Firm Tofu 16 oz. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Nasoya-Refrigerated-Organic-Super-Firm-Tofu-16-oz/134768563?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=0&wl13=2506&gclsrc=aw.ds&adid=22222222277134768563_161193766053_21214199653&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=697173827980&wl4=aud-2225087347827%3Apla-2348450966064&wl5=9015369&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=8175035&wl11=local&wl12=134768563&veh=sem_LIA&gad_source=4&gbraid=0AAAAADmfBIpIzvGW2S1L8CqoBo5dWQkDj&gclid=Cj0KCQjwu-63BhC9ARIsAMMTLXQVlEkORN44xLEzvbTtPtN-dJdco6yWpVkrQGg8USZ_BO3LLb99DTsaAoJ0EALw_wcB


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  1. Grace MaragosOctober 27, 2024 at 12:29 PM

    I've only had tofu a handful of times but it's so encouraging to see all the nutritional and financial benefits! I love the TikTok reference too. :)

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