Place the beef filet mignon on the unheated rack of the broiler pan. Using the following timings, broil the meat, turning once halfway through the broiling time: For a 1-inch filet cut, broil 12 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145 degrees F) or 15 to 18 minutes for medium (160 degrees F).
Background. 1  This fact sheet focuses on the use of soy by adults for health purposes. 2  Soy, a plant in the pea family, has been common in Asian diets for thousands of years. 3  Soy products are used for menopausal symptoms, bone health, improving memory, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels.
What Is Soy? You may have heard about soy foods in the news, including claims that soy prevents diseases such as cancer and heart disease. So what's the story on soy? Soy, a versatile bean, is found in foods like soy milk, soy sauce, miso (soybean paste), tempeh (which is kind of like a soy cake), and tofu. Soy is also sometimes added to foods like breads, cereals, and meat products, and used as a meat substitute in vegetarian products such as soy burgers and soy hot dogs.