The evidence that soy foods support healthy aging has continued to grow. In fact, a recent clinical trial found that consuming soy protein can help improve wrinkles, pigmentation, and skin hydration.

Whether you (or your clients) are consuming tofu, soy milk or edamame, soy is rich in nutrients like lecithin which are known to hydrate and repair the surface of the skin from its fatty acid content. Soy also has antioxidants like vitamin E that can help skin look healthy and moisturized. 

Isoflavones, a naturally occurring plant compound that plays a key role in skin health, are another antioxidant that are abundant in soy foods. They can help improve skin texture and tone while reducing the appearance of aging by stimulating the synthesis and concentration of collagen and hyaluronic acid levels in the body. 

Just two servings of soy each day (like a cup of soy milk or a cup of tofu) is enough to reap its skin-enhancing effects. Check out these tasty, dietitian endorsed soy smoothie recipes that will help you and your patients blend more soy into your diet for healthy, radiant skin.   

Soy Glow-Up Smoothie 
This “glow-up in a glass” is packed with skin-enhancing nutrients such as 18g of soy protein and antioxidants like vitamins A and C from soy milk and fresh fruits, that will help skin shine from the inside-out. Isoflavones are known to help reduce the damage caused by UVB radiation, minimize hyperpigmentation, and can enhance skin elasticity – so with 24 mg of natural isoflavones from soy in each glass, this smoothie is sure to leave you and your patients glowing. 

 
Skin Boosting Soy Smoothie 
Looking to give skin a bit of a boost? This delicious and hydrating smoothie will help get your clients camera-ready. Packed with skin-nourishing vitamins like A, C and K as well as nutrients like 12 g of protein, 7 g of fiber and 19 mg of isoflavones, this smoothie is sure to leave skin feeling radiant and smooth while the soy protein works to instantly improve wrinkles, pigmentation and hydration. 

For more skin-enhancing soy smoothies and other healthy drink ideas, visit SoyConnection.com/Recipes.