A staple in Asian cuisine, tofu has been eaten for over 2,000 years as a valuable source of protein, but it only really gained traction in the West in the 1960s. Since then, a curiosity for discovering global cuisines, as well as an interest in healthy, eco-friendly eating, has brought tofu well and truly to the table.
Yet despite its growing popularity, in the world of fitness it’s still overlooked by many as a valuable protein source – perhaps because there’s so much confusion about the nutrition of soy products. Speak to some, and they’ll warn you that tofu will have feminising effects, or even that it’s toxic, you can’t live without. What are we to believe? Can it in fact be a useful tool for improving exercise performance and recovery? A look at the most up-to-date scientific research reveals all…
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