The Soy Effect. Soy-derived ingredients are increasingly found in skin care products, usually as genistein, a soy isoflavone. There are good reasons why some moisturizers and night creams include soy isoflavones: they brighten the skin, decrease redness, boost collagen production and improve skin tone.
Foods that can help lower cholesterol. 1  A variety of whole- and multi-grain products, such as bran and oats. 2  Fatty fishes, such as salmon, mackerel and albacore tuna. 3  Foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables.  Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as avocado, flax seeds, olive oil and canola oil.
Beans, Grains, Soups, and Sauces: Beans and whole grains offer fiber to help lower your cholesterol. Barley; Beans, canned, reduced-sodium: assorted cans of beans such as black, garbanzo, kidney, navy, and pinto; Beans, dried: Choose your favorite beans. Broth, reduced-sodium chicken, beef, or vegetable