Tofu and Diabetes: A Game-Changer for Your Blood Sugar? Let’s Talk About It 🧠💪

Is tofu safe for diabetics? In this video, I’m diving into one of the most common questions I get as a diabetes coach and nutritionist: “Is tofu good for people with diabetes?” Spoiler alert—YES, it absolutely can be! 🙌

Here's a tofu recipe you may want to try out: https://hangrywoman.com/diabetes-frie...

00:00 Introduction and Purpose
00:24 Understanding Diabetes
00:51 Nutritional Profile of Tofu
01:21 Tofu and Diabetes: The Benefits
01:55 Tofu vs. Chicken: Which is Better?
02:16 Cooking Tips for Delicious Tofu
02:32 Tofu Recipes for Diabetics
02:47 Considerations and Moderation
03:10 Conclusion and Community Invitation

We’ll break down everything you need to know:
✔️ Tofu’s nutritional benefits for diabetes
✔️ How plant-based protein supports glycemic control
✔️ The low glycemic index of tofu (and why that matters!)
✔️ Tofu vs. chicken—what’s better for blood sugar?
✔️ Easy tofu recipes for diabetics
✔️ Potential downsides of soy and what to watch for

Whether you live with type 1, type 2, or LADA, this video gives you the info you need to make smart, satisfying dietary choices for diabetes. Tofu is high in protein, low in carbs, and SO versatile—it’s one of my favorite foods to recommend for blood sugar balance. 🥢💛

✨ Referenced study: Soy foods may improve glycemic control and reduce cardiovascular risk in people with type 2 diabetes. PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31915...

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