Beneficial fat content

Soya foods including alternatives to milk and yogurt have a beneficial fat content: usually low in saturated fat and contain a good level of the unsaturated fats.

Raised blood cholesterol levels are a known risk factor for cardiovascular disease. High intake of saturated fats are associated with elevated cholesterol. Reducing intakes of saturated fat and replacing with unsaturated fat lowers low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol which can help maintain a healthy heart.