What can’t be eaten with tofu? Revealing food pairing taboos
As a high-protein, low-fat healthy food, tofu is deeply loved by the public. However, not all foods are suitable for consumption with tofu, and the wrong combination may affect nutrient absorption or even cause health problems. This article combines the hot health topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the taboos of tofu combinations supported by scientific evidence to help you eat with more peace of mind.
1. Be careful when eating tofu with these foods
| taboo foods | Potential hazards | scientific explanation |
|---|---|---|
| spinach | Stone risk | Spinach contains oxalic acid and tofu contains calcium, which can easily form calcium oxalate precipitation. |
| honey | Indigestion | The enzymes in honey may affect the absorption of tofu protein |
| persimmon | upset stomach | The combination of persimmon tannic acid and tofu calcium may cause gastric bloating |
| mutton | Get angry | Both are warm in nature, and eating them together may aggravate hotness in the body. |
2. Controversial combinations: Are these combinations really harmful?
The claim that "tofu + green onion" will destroy calcium absorption has been hotly discussed on social platforms recently. In fact, it lacks sufficient scientific basis. The oxalic acid content in shallots is very low, so there is no need to worry about normal consumption. However, the following two groups of people need special attention:
3. The best nutritional combination plan
| Recommended combination | nutritional benefits |
|---|---|
| Tofu + kelp | Supplement iodine and promote metabolism |
| Tofu + Fungus | Enhance iron absorption and prevent anemia |
| Tofu + eggs | Improve protein utilization |
4. Expert advice: treat food conflicts rationally
The latest opinion from the Chinese Nutrition Society points out that healthy people do not need to worry too much about food incompatibility. The key is to control the intake. For example:
Conclusion:Tofu is a high-quality source of plant protein, and its nutritional value can be maximized with a reasonable combination. Only by avoiding clear taboo combinations and adjusting flexibly according to your own health condition can you eat healthy and delicious.
(Note: The data in this article are synthesized from the official website of the National Health Commission, the 2023 report of the China Food Science Society and the public recommendations of the nutrition department of a tertiary hospital)
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