and other nutrients. It can be bought in liquid or powdered form and plain or flavored at natural food stores and juice bars or ordered on the Internet.

tofu or soybean curd
Tofu is made from soybeans similar to the way that cheese is made from milk. It is high in protein and contains no cholesterol. It is available in soft or firm forms. Tofu has no flavor of its own but takes on that of other ingredients. It is packaged in a variety of formats at natural food stores, and firm and soft silken tofu is available at most major markets. The silken type blends well and is perfect for smoothies and desserts.