They are often used as meat and dairy replacements due to their high protein content.
Dr Butler added: “Soya also contains fibre, unsaturated fats and a range of vitamins and minerals so replacing meat and dairy products with tofu, soya milk and soya-based meat alternatives is a great way to lower your cholesterol.”
This was backed by the Association of UK Dietitians, which explains how soya can help reduce “bad “ cholesterol in the blood.
It says: “A major risk factor of heart disease is having too much ‘bad’ low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol by four to six percent.
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