Soybeans and soy foods may reduce the risk of a range of health
problems, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, coronary heart
disease (CHD), some cancers as well as improving bone health.
Soy is a high-quality protein one
or two daily serves of soy products can be beneficial to our
health.
Soybeans contain hormone-like
substances (called phytoestrogens) that copy the action of the
female hormone oestrogen. It is thought soy can reduce menopausal
symptoms (such as hot flushes).
About four daily servings of soy
foods in conjunction with a diet low in saturated fat and
cholesterol can reduce our LDL (bad) cholesterol by around **4%.
