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.
Walnuts. It may seem counterintuitive, but eating more fats can actually lower your cholesterol levels. Monounsaturated fats help lower LDL cholesterol. They are also high in omega-3 fatty acids, which can lower the level of triglycerides in your body. This lowers the fat in your blood stream and can prevent plaque buildup in your arteries. Studies have shown that eating just a handful of walnuts every day can lower your LDL cholesterol levels by 10%.