The Portfolio Diet To Lower Your Cholesterol

Posted on April 29, 2008 in Health and Fitness by admin

We know that if you want to start The Portfolio Diet, you might need to substitute some of your old eating habits with new ones. Let’s presume you would like to try the diet but you are pretty concerned over the fact that you do not know what products to add to your diet. When it comes to soy, most people have a specific concern, especially if they have never eaten them and do not even know where to find it. Because not everyone is going to like all the soy foods that are available, it may be time for you to experiment with some of them. A list of foods you should consider is listed below:

Soy milk: On the market, there are multiple brands of soy at different fat levels. You can buy non fat, low fat and whole fat. You can choose from the regular one (with no flavoring) to any kind and number of flavors. You may have to experiment to find one brand that you like over others.

Edemame: These are frozen whole soybeans that are harvested when still green. Found mostly in health food stores, they are usually in the frozen food section next to the lima beans. These can be found in the shell or shelled. You can eat them by themselves or you can simply add them to soups or stews. Or you can eat them as protein for breakfast.

Tofu: Tofu is a soft, cheese-like food, also known as “bean curd”. There are three different levels of firmness when it comes to tofu: firm, silken and soft. Soft tofu is used generally in recipes that call for blended tofu or in soups. Silken tofu is a creamy, custard-like product that works really well with blended or pureed dishes. Firm tofu holds up well in stir fry dishes and it is more dense and solid. The firm tofu is a plant fat so is higher in protein, fat and calcium than the other forms, but the fact that it is a plant fat should not be an issue.

Soy protein products: Many soy burgers and other “meat substitute” products contain textured vegetable (soy) protein products. Experimenting with a few options is the best way to determine if these foods are for you.

Miso: Characterizing the essence of Japanese cooking, Miso is a rich salty paste condiment. Combining with a grain, salt and a mold culture that aged in cedar vats for one to three years, miso can make a really good meal. This is a popular soup as well, so many of you might find miso familiar.

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