{"id":17937,"date":"2016-11-16T08:35:29","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T16:35:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=17937"},"modified":"2016-11-17T03:33:05","modified_gmt":"2016-11-17T11:33:05","slug":"bean-curd-tofu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/","title":{"rendered":"Tofu Ancient And Modern: Not Weird"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#I_am_posting_these_images_today_because_I_like_them\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\"  >I am posting these images today, because I like them!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#I_also_like_tofu\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\"  >I also like tofu!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#THE_BEAN_CURD_TOFU_SELLER_IN_OLD_JAPAN\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\"  >THE BEAN CURD (TOFU) SELLER IN OLD JAPAN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#Ca1890s_%E2%80%93_Attributed_to_Suzuki_Shinichi_the_Younger_%E9%88%B4%E6%9C%A8_%E7%9C%9F%E4%B8%80_1855%E2%80%931912\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\"  >Ca.1890s &#8211; Attributed to Suzuki Shin&#8217;ichi the Younger, (\u9234\u6728 \u771f\u4e00, 1855\u20131912).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#On_Flickr_%E2%80%93_here_Creative_Commons_License_%E2%80%93_here_From_the_collection_of_%E2%80%93_Okinawa_Soba_Rob\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\"  >On Flickr &#8211; here. Creative Commons License &#8211; here. From the collection of &#8211;\u00a0Okinawa Soba (Rob).<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#TOFU_SELLER_ON_SNOWY_DAY\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\"  >TOFU SELLER ON SNOWY DAY<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#An_item_in_our_Ernest_Bell_Library_%E2%80%93_postcard_%E2%80%93_image_from_Japan_%E2%80%93_date_photographer_unknown\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\"  >An item in our Ernest Bell Library &#8211; postcard &#8211; image from Japan &#8211; date &amp; photographer unknown.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#Tofu\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\"  >Tofu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#The_English_term_comes_from_Japanese_tofu_%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90_borrowed_from_the_original_Chinese_equivalent_%E8%B1%86%E8%85%90_or_%E8%8D%B3%E8%85%90_transcribed_tou-fu_Wade-Giles_or_doufu_pinyin_literally_%E2%80%9Cbean%E2%80%9D_%E8%B1%86_%E2%80%9Ccurdled%E2%80%9D_or_%E2%80%9Cfermented%E2%80%9D_%E8%85%90_%E2%80%93_Wiki_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\"  >The English term comes from Japanese t\u014dfu (\u8c46\u8150), borrowed from the original Chinese equivalent (\u8c46\u8150 or \u8373\u8150) transcribed tou-fu (Wade-Giles) or d\u00f2ufu (pinyin), literally &#8220;bean&#8221; (\u8c46) + &#8220;curdled&#8221; or &#8220;fermented&#8221; (\u8150).\u00a0&#8211; Wiki &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#Dr_Neal_Barnard_%E2%80%93_original_here_%E2%80%93\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\"  >Dr. Neal Barnard &#8211; original here &#8211;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6tofu_is_not_weird_It_is_a_centuries-old_Asian_traditional_food_Straight_out_of_the_package_it_has_loads_of_protein_but_essentially_no_taste%E2%80%94the_vegan_equivalent_of_egg_white_But_marinated_grilled_baked_or_added_to_stir-fries_it_is_delicious_and_quickly_becomes_a_favorite\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\"  >&#8230;&#8230;tofu is not weird. It is a centuries-old Asian traditional food. Straight out of the package, it has loads of protein, but essentially no taste\u2014the vegan equivalent of egg white. But marinated, grilled, baked, or added to stir-fries, it is delicious and quickly becomes a favorite.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#Many_years_ago_researchers_found_that_soybeans%E2%80%94like_many_plants%E2%80%94contain_natural_isoflavones_whose_chemical_structure_is_somewhat_similar_to_human_steroid_hormones_like_testosterone_or_estrogens_leading_some_to_speculate_that_soy_products_might_have_hormonal_effects%E2%80%94increasing_cancer_risk_in_women_for_example\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\"  >Many years ago, researchers found that soybeans\u2014like many plants\u2014contain natural isoflavones, whose chemical structure is somewhat similar to human steroid hormones, like testosterone or estrogens, leading some to speculate that soy products might have hormonal effects\u2014increasing cancer risk in women, for example.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#Over_the_years_these_biological_issues_have_been_studied_in_detail_And_in_2008_eight_prior_studies_conducted_in_Asians_and_Asian_Americans_were_combined_in_a_meta-analysis_The_populations_were_selected_because_they_have_a_very_wide_range_of_soy_intake_from_almost_none_to_very_high_It_turned_out_that_instead_of_soy_products_causing_cancer_they_appeared_to_help_prevent_it_Women_with_the_highest_soy_intake%E2%80%94including_soy_milk_tofu_and_similar_products%E2%80%94had_29_percent_less_risk_of_breast_cancer_compared_with_women_who_generally_skipped_soy_By_2014_35_studies_were_summarized_in_a_new_meta-analysis_showing_that_women_eating_the_most_soy_products_had_a_41_reduction_in_the_risk_of_breast_cancer\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\"  >Over the years, these biological issues have been studied in detail. And in 2008, eight prior studies conducted in Asians and Asian Americans were combined in a meta-analysis.\u00a0The populations were selected because they have a very wide range of soy intake, from almost none to very high. It turned out that, instead of soy products causing cancer, they appeared to help prevent it. Women with the highest soy intake\u2014including soy milk, tofu, and similar products\u2014had 29 percent less risk of breast cancer, compared with women who generally skipped soy. By 2014, 35 studies were summarized in a new meta-analysis, showing that women eating the most soy products had a 41 reduction in the risk of breast cancer.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#In_2012_the_American_Journal_of_Clinical_Nutrition_published_a_different_kind_of_study_This_time_the_focus_was_on_women_who_had_had_breast_cancer_in_the_past_The_question_now_was_whether_tofu_soy_milk_or_other_soy_products_would_affect_the_likelihood_of_cancer_coming_back\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\"  >In 2012, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition published a different kind of study.\u00a0This time, the focus was on women who had had breast cancer in the past. The question now was whether tofu, soy milk, or other soy products would affect the likelihood of cancer coming back.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#And_it_did_Drawing_on_a_total_of_9514_women_previously_treated_for_breast_cancer_those_who_consumed_the_most_soy_had_about_a_30_percent_reduction_in_the_risk_of_cancer_recurrence\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\"  >And it did. Drawing on a total of 9,514 women previously treated for breast cancer, those who consumed the most soy had about a 30 percent reduction in the risk of cancer recurrence.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#In_other_words_soy_products_are_protective_They_reduce_the_likelihood_of_getting_cancer_and_for_women_previously_diagnosed_with_breast_cancer_they_reduce_the_odds_that_cancer_will_ever_come_back\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\"  >In other words, soy products are protective. They reduce the likelihood of getting cancer, and, for women previously diagnosed with breast cancer, they reduce the odds that cancer will ever come back.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#The_PCRM_article_%E2%80%93_Soy_and_Your_Health_%E2%80%93_here\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\"  >The PCRM article &#8211;\u00a0Soy and Your Health &#8211; here.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/bean-curd-tofu\/#%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\" class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\"  >&#8230;&#8230;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_am_posting_these_images_today_because_I_like_them\"><\/span>I am posting these images today, because I like them!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"I_also_like_tofu\"><\/span>I also like tofu!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TofuSeller-580.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17938 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TofuSeller-580.jpg\" alt=\"tofuseller-580\" width=\"580\" height=\"446\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TofuSeller-580.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/TofuSeller-580-300x231.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"THE_BEAN_CURD_TOFU_SELLER_IN_OLD_JAPAN\"><\/span>THE BEAN CURD (TOFU) SELLER IN OLD JAPAN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ca.1890s &#8211; Attributed to <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Suzuki_Shin%27ichi_II\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\"><b>Suzuki Shin&#8217;ichi<\/b> the Younger<\/a>, (<em>\u9234\u6728 \u771f\u4e00<\/em>, 1855\u20131912).<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">On Flickr &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/okinawa-soba\/4641156292\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>. Creative Commons License &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nc-sa\/2.0\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>. From the collection of &#8211;\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/okinawa-soba\/\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">Okinawa Soba (Rob)<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tofu-snow-picture.jpg\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17939 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tofu-snow-picture.jpg\" alt=\"tofu-snow-picture\" width=\"580\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tofu-snow-picture.jpg 580w, https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/tofu-snow-picture-215x300.jpg 215w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TOFU_SELLER_ON_SNOWY_DAY\"><\/span>TOFU SELLER ON SNOWY DAY<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4>An item in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/our-etymological-past\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Ernest Bell Library<\/a> &#8211; postcard &#8211; image from Japan &#8211; date &amp; photographer unknown.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-2\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tofu\"><\/span>Tofu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The English term comes from Japanese t\u014dfu (\u8c46\u8150), borrowed from the original Chinese equivalent (\u8c46\u8150 or \u8373\u8150) transcribed tou-fu (Wade-Giles) or d\u00f2ufu (pinyin), literally &#8220;bean&#8221; (\u8c46) + &#8220;curdled&#8221; or &#8220;fermented&#8221; (\u8150).\u00a0&#8211; Wiki &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tofu\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-3\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dr. Neal Barnard &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/nbBlog\/index.php\/jazz-tofu\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">original here<\/a> &#8211;<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6tofu_is_not_weird_It_is_a_centuries-old_Asian_traditional_food_Straight_out_of_the_package_it_has_loads_of_protein_but_essentially_no_taste%E2%80%94the_vegan_equivalent_of_egg_white_But_marinated_grilled_baked_or_added_to_stir-fries_it_is_delicious_and_quickly_becomes_a_favorite\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;tofu is not weird. It is a centuries-old Asian traditional food. Straight out of the package, it has loads of protein, but essentially no taste\u2014the vegan equivalent of egg white. But marinated, grilled, baked, or added to stir-fries, it is delicious and quickly becomes a favorite.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Many_years_ago_researchers_found_that_soybeans%E2%80%94like_many_plants%E2%80%94contain_natural_isoflavones_whose_chemical_structure_is_somewhat_similar_to_human_steroid_hormones_like_testosterone_or_estrogens_leading_some_to_speculate_that_soy_products_might_have_hormonal_effects%E2%80%94increasing_cancer_risk_in_women_for_example\"><\/span>Many years ago, researchers found that soybeans\u2014like many plants\u2014contain natural <em>isoflavones<\/em>, whose chemical structure is somewhat similar to human steroid hormones, like testosterone or estrogens, leading some to speculate that soy products might have hormonal effects\u2014increasing cancer risk in women, for example.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Over_the_years_these_biological_issues_have_been_studied_in_detail_And_in_2008_eight_prior_studies_conducted_in_Asians_and_Asian_Americans_were_combined_in_a_meta-analysis_The_populations_were_selected_because_they_have_a_very_wide_range_of_soy_intake_from_almost_none_to_very_high_It_turned_out_that_instead_of_soy_products_causing_cancer_they_appeared_to_help_prevent_it_Women_with_the_highest_soy_intake%E2%80%94including_soy_milk_tofu_and_similar_products%E2%80%94had_29_percent_less_risk_of_breast_cancer_compared_with_women_who_generally_skipped_soy_By_2014_35_studies_were_summarized_in_a_new_meta-analysis_showing_that_women_eating_the_most_soy_products_had_a_41_reduction_in_the_risk_of_breast_cancer\"><\/span>Over the years, these biological issues have been studied in detail. And in 2008, eight prior studies conducted in Asians and Asian Americans were combined in a meta-analysis.\u00a0The populations were selected because they have a very wide range of soy intake, from almost none to very high. It turned out that, instead of soy products causing <em>cancer<\/em>, they appeared to help prevent it. Women with the highest soy intake\u2014including soy milk, tofu, and similar products\u2014had 29 percent <em>less<\/em> risk of breast cancer, compared with women who generally skipped soy. By 2014, 35 studies were summarized in a new meta-analysis, showing that women eating the most soy products had a 41 reduction in the risk of breast cancer.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_2012_the_American_Journal_of_Clinical_Nutrition_published_a_different_kind_of_study_This_time_the_focus_was_on_women_who_had_had_breast_cancer_in_the_past_The_question_now_was_whether_tofu_soy_milk_or_other_soy_products_would_affect_the_likelihood_of_cancer_coming_back\"><\/span>In 2012, the <em>American Journal of Clinical Nutrition<\/em> published a different kind of study.\u00a0This time, the focus was on women who had had breast cancer in the past. The question now was whether tofu, soy milk, or other soy products would affect the likelihood of cancer coming back.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_it_did_Drawing_on_a_total_of_9514_women_previously_treated_for_breast_cancer_those_who_consumed_the_most_soy_had_about_a_30_percent_reduction_in_the_risk_of_cancer_recurrence\"><\/span>And it did. Drawing on a total of 9,514 women previously treated for breast cancer, those who consumed the most soy had about a 30 percent <em>reduction<\/em> in the risk of cancer recurrence.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">In other words, <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/health\/health-topics\/soy-and-your-health\"  rel=\"external nofollow\">soy products are protective<\/a>. They reduce the likelihood of getting cancer, and, for women previously diagnosed with breast cancer, they reduce the odds that cancer will ever come back.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-4\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">The PCRM article &#8211;\u00a0Soy and Your Health &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pcrm.org\/health\/health-topics\/soy-and-your-health\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%A6%E2%80%A6-5\"><\/span>&#8230;&#8230;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I am posting these images today, because I like them! I also like tofu! 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