Do Lifestyle Benefits Trump Nutritional Benefits When Adopting New Foods? The Case of Tofu in America
This summary of a conference presentation addresses women’s interests and motivations for adding tofu into their diet, showing that perceived nutritional benefits were outweighed by other perceived benefits.
[Abstract excerpted from original source.]
“Building on food neophobia research, this study investigates how American women came to adopt tofu. It also investigates the strategies that nutritionists and health practitioners can use to facilitate healthier cooking habits among clients.”