How do soy foods replace unhealthy foods in my diet?
• The USDA MyPryamid guidelines recommend 2 – 3 servings a day of protein. Many sources of high-quality animal protein are high in saturated fat and cholesterol. If you suffer from heart disease, saturated fat and cholesterol are two things you should try to avoid to maintain a lower blood cholesterol level. To reach your daily intake of protein, but avoid high levels of saturated fat and cholesterol, choose soy! Soy foods are a good source of high-quality protein. In fact, soybeans are the only complete protein source that does not come from an animal. Soy foods offer a heart healthy way to reach your daily protein intake requirement while avoiding saturated fat and cholesterol. Soy foods also come in a variety of forms. Try a soy burger or simply switch to soymilk (soy milk). You can even incorporate soy into the ingredients for your favorite recipes. Use soy flour in your pancakes or soy cheese melted over broccoli to lower the amount of saturated fat and cholesterol in your favorit
