Daily Psyllium Husk Drink Recipe
Psyllium husk easy daily drink recipe plus its fiber benefits. Learn dosage, timing, whole vs powder, and effects on cholesterol and blood sugar.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 15kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon whole psyllium husks or ~1 teaspoon psyllium powder (5 grams)
- 8 ounces water (1 cup/240 mL) plus more as needed
Instructions
- Add the water first: Pour at least 8 ounces of water into a large glass.
- Add the psyllium: Add 1 tablespoon whole psyllium husk.
- Stir immediately: Stir vigorously until evenly dispersed.
- Drink promptly: Drink while the mixture is still thin and easy to swallow. Do not wait for it to become a thick gel. Follow with additional water if desired.
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Notes
See the blog post for additional details.
Find tested psyllium brands here, under 'Cholesterol Lowering Pantry'.
Note: For cholesterol lowering, studies commonly used about 5 g of psyllium twice daily, taken before breakfast and the evening meal. This is roughly equivalent to 2 tablespoons of whole psyllium husks per day, depending on the brand. Psyllium powder is more compact, so measure by weight when possible; 5 g is about 1 teaspoon for some brands.
Nutrition
Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 5g | Calcium: 17mg
