Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened soymilk, refrigerated
Soy products are rich in isoflavones and soy protein, and have been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol (Jenkins et al., 2019).
- ½ avocado
Avocados are rich in phytosterols and fiber, and have been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol (Wang et al., 2015).
- ½ cup cooked pearl barley, cooled (could substitute with ¼ uncooked rolled oats)
Barley is rich in a type of soluble and viscous fibre called beta-glucan, and has been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol (Behall et al., 2004).
- 1 oz pistachios
Pistachios are rich in phytosterols and polyunsaturated fats, and have been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol (Gebauer et al., 2008).
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cinnamon has been shown to reduce LDL-cholesterol (Khan et al., 2003).
- Vanilla extract to taste
Directions
- Place cooked barley (or rolled oats) and pistachios in a blender, and blend until fine.
- Add soymilk, avocado, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to taste. Blend until smooth.
- If too thick, add soymilk to dilute.
- Serve while cold.
Disclaimer: Each of the claims in this beverage are supported by scientific research and are combined here as a possible beverage to aide in the management of high LDL-cholesterol. This beverage is not meant to be the sole treatment of high cholesterol levels. Please seek medical attention if you have any concerns with high cholesterol levels, or the possibility of developing cardiovascular diseases.