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Because of its high [[protein]] content and relatively low [[fat]] content, tofu is often used by [[vegetarian]]s and "health-conscious" individuals as a [[meat]] substitute. In [[American]] culture, it is commonly associated with the [[New age movement]], but in its native Asia this stigma is not attached, being only second in popularity to [[rice]].

Because of its high [[protein]] content and relatively low [[fat]] content, tofu is often used by [[vegetarian]]s and "health-conscious" individuals as a [[meat]] substitute. In [[American]] culture, it is commonly associated with the [[New age movement]], but in its native Asia this stigma is not attached, being only second in popularity to [[rice]].

Tofu is also high in [[isoflavone]]s, chemicals with similar structure and properties as the female hormone [[estrogen]]. This has led to fears of possible feminizing effects of tofu and other soy products.<ref>[http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53327 Soy is making kids 'gay',] linked via [http://schlafly.blogspot.com/2006/12/tofu-is-feminizing.html "Singular Values"]</ref> Other concerns are that tofu may promote dementia.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/7490202.stm Tofu "may raise risk of dementia"]</ref>

Tofu is also high in [[isoflavone]]s, chemicals with similar structure and properties as the female hormone [[estrogen]]. This has led to fears of possible feminizing effects of tofu and other soy products.<ref>[https://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=53327 Soy is making kids 'gay',] linked via [http://schlafly.blogspot.com/2006/12/tofu-is-feminizing.html "Singular Values"]</ref> Other concerns are that tofu may promote dementia.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/talking_point/7490202.stm Tofu "may raise risk of dementia"]</ref>

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