Tofu is a fermented soybean product, but don't be fooled – it's a highly processed food that's barely recognizable from its whole soybean roots. You're not getting the nutrients from the fermented soybeans themselves, but rather a concentrated dose of phytoestrogens and other compounds that can be detrimental to your health.
Did you know
Tofu was invented in China over 2,000 years ago, possibly by accident.