There are many ways in which you can use the high protein content of soy in your diet, say doctors at the Mayo Clinic.

Soy bean protein is a useful food because it is low in saturated fat and cholesterol. It may be a good idea to substitute soy for some regular animal foods, like meat or dairy produce, if you want to reduce the total calories in your diet, say doctors at the Mayo Clinic.

If you are unused to soy products, the experts have many suggestions. Tofu, for instance, is a form of soy that can be used in stir-fries, or scrambled like eggs. It can also be used in dishes that call for meat. You might also like to give soy burgers a go.

Soy milk can be used in cereal, in coffee, or to make a smoothie. But check that it is fortified with calcium and B vitamins so you don't miss out. Soy flour can be substituted for up to 20 per cent of the flour in baked goods. It is true there has been controversy over soy supplements and whether these might increase - rather than decrease - breast cancer risk. But there should be no risk with soy foods say the Mayo doctors.

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Mayo Clinic Health Letter October 2002