Psyllium recipes given here may reduce blood cholesterol, if eaten over a long period of time. These recipes use ingredients that are high in soluble fiber, beta caroteine, potassium, calcium, etc. The main ingredient of these recipes is oat or oat bran. The recipes oat - carrot kheer, oat kheer, etc. are low cholesterol foods diet and very tasty, tempting, and nutritious.
Psyllium Husk
Psyllium, also referred to as ispaghula or isabgol is derived from the husks of Plantago ovata seed, a plant native to India and Iran. It contains a high level of soluble dietary fiber (0.7g soluble fiber in 1g of psyllium husk) and has been studied as a cholesterol lowering agent.
Uses of Psyllium Husk based on scientific evidence
Psyllium Uses based on tradition but not studied scientifically
bleeding hemorrhoids, boils, bronchitis, colon cancer prevention, diverticular disease, dysentery, excessive menstrual bleeding, gallstones, hearing damage, high blood pressure, incontinence, psoriasis, stomach ulcer,etc.
Psyllium Husk for High Cholesterol
According to FDA already approved a health claim on psyllium, 3g to 12g soluble fiber from psyllium seed husk when included as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol may reduce total cholesterol and LDL levels.
Soak oats in water. Cover in a muslin cloth and let them sprout for 1-2 days. For detailed method for sprouting click sprouting.
Soak almonds in water. Cover in a muslin cloth and let them sprout for 1-2 days.
Wash oats with water and put in a blender and pour 1 cup water. Blend for 1 minute. Add milk and blend for another minute.
Strain the liquid through a steel mesh strainer and discard the the hull pulp.
Put the liquid back in blender. Peel the sprouted almonds and put in the blender. Blend for 5 minutes and add cardamom powder and sugar. Blend for another 1/2 minute.
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