Promoting atherosclerosis: tofu is rich in methionine, this substance can be converted into cysteine under the action of enzymes, will seriously damage the endothelial cells of the arterial wall, resulting in the deposition of cholesterol and triglycerides in the arterial wall, leading to the formation of atherosclerosis.
Prompting gout attacks: tofu contains a lot of purine, when the body has a purine metabolism malfunction of the gouty people as well as patients with increased blood uric acid concentration, eat more tofu easy to lead to gout attacks.
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For Japanese tofu, the way to buy is relatively simple, people usually buy Japanese tofu in the supermarket, in the purchase of the time to be sure to pick a reputable, guaranteed large factory brand, to ensure the quality of Japanese tofu.
Japanese tofu and general tofu is not the same, not all white, but a little slightly yellow, but this yellow should be very beautiful, like the color of egg whites almost. If the tofu appears dark yellow is spoiled, is like that egg shell color. And then there's the fact that good Japanese tofu should have a light fragrance.
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