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.
Curb Cholesterol, Not Flavor. Itâs no secret that certain foods can help you lower your LDL (âbadâ) cholesterol, which causes a buildup of plaque in the arteries that leads to heart disease, heart attacks, and stroke.atural chemicals called sterols, which you get from plant foods, help your body absorb less cholesterol. Now, many foods from granola bars and yogurt to orange juice are fortified with plant sterols, which can help reduce cholesterol levels by 6% to 15%.