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.
Soy is a top quality protein that has no cholesterol or animal fat. Itâs low in saturated fat, high in fibre and is known to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, may help prevent osteoporosis, alleviate those hot flushes during menopause and may even help protect against breast, prostate and bowel cancer.