I love tofu but . . .

[Eavesdrop]

Unfortunately it seems that I am slightly sensitive/allergic to it (???) It is strange as I drink soy milk and eat soy yogurts - never had an issue. What happens is that as soon as I eat it my tummy bloats up and I have gastric juice noise/cramps. I tried eliminating it for a few days and for sure that is what was causing it. I am a little disappointed because I like it WAY better than Tempeh (haven't tried Seitan yet).

I have only tried one type of tofu, from one brand. Do you guys think it is worth me trying some different ones?

[askew]

Yeah, tofu is raw soy and it is really hard to digest. We pretty much avoid it. It has something called phytates which block mineral absorption. It also has enzyme blockers, meaning it blocks your body producing the enzymes you need to break down protein. That is where the gas and bloating come from.

 http://drbenkim.com/soy-health.htm

If you want to eat it now and then, take some enzyme pills with it. It should help with the gas and bloating. Tempeh is really a much healthier alternative for more regular use. To make tempeh taste better try boiling it for 10 minutes and then putting it directly in a marinade. Like BBQ sauce or whatever. Let it sit an hour. Then bake, fry or grill it. It tastes really delicious this way.