NEW YORK, Jan. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Now there's an even better reason to lower your cholesterol. According to the FDA, for every 1 percent drop in total cholesterol, there is a 2 percent drop in heart disease risk. Heart disease is the number one preventable disease in America, yet most women fail to recognize heart disease kills more women each year than breast cancer. (See video at http://media.medialink.com/WebNR.aspx?story=32908.) The FDA also says that diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. To cut your risk, the American Heart Association recommends replacing animal fats such as full fat milk and red meats with lower fat sources of protein such as soy. Soy milk is a complete protein that provides essential vitamins and minerals and is very simple to include in your daily diet. For instance, soy milk can be substituted for milk with cereal at breakfast or combined with yogurt and frozen fruit to make a smoothie. It contains the same amount of calcium as a glass of milk -- a benefit for the millions of adults who can't drink milk due to lactose intolerance. Registered journalists can access video, audio, text, graphics and photos for free and unrestricted use at http://media.medialink.com/. DATASOURCE: Medialink and General Mills CONTACT: Medialink New York, +1-888-560-5578, or Web site: http://www.medialink.com/

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