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Tempeh vs. Tofu: Which Is Better for Your Health? Karen Ansel, MS, RDN Replay Video Tempeh vs. tofu What s old is new again. We re not talking about mom jeans. Both tempeh and tofu have been around for hundreds of years, and their popularity is skyrocketing today. In 2020, tempeh and tofu sales jumped 41 percent, according to the Plant Based Foods Association. They re great sources of healthy plant-based protein, and unlike, say, Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat, tempeh and tofu have short, simple ingredient lists. Nutritionists love them because they re incredibly healthy, versatile, and surprisingly inexpensive. But when it comes to tempeh vs. tofu, which is the best bet? Here s how they compare nutritionally and the potential health benefits they can offer. ....
Here’s Why Nutritionists Love Tempeh (Plus How to Eat It) Karen Ansel, MS, RDN Replay Video For years, tempeh has lived in tofu s shadow. Not anymore. By 2026, global tempeh sales are projected to reach $5.8 billion, a 61 percent jump over 2018 estimates, according to the research firm Persistence Market Research. Why is tempeh s popularity suddenly on the rise? Whether you re trying to eat more plant-based meals, eat a bit greener, or reduce your meat intake, tempeh is a great plant-based protein alternative to tofu, beans, lentils, peas, and nuts, says Sharon Palmer, a registered dietitian nutritionist in Ojai, California, and author of ....