How to Use Lecithin Granules

Lecithin granules are naturally produced by the liver and are present in the mucous layer of the intestine. They help in many functions of the body hence they have been in use for years for curing many health conditions. Lecithin is naturally found in many food items like soy beans, egg yolk, and whole grains.

It is mostly isolated from soy bean in two forms: granules and liquid. As lecithin liquid is colorless it can be easily used with any food item. Here in this NutriNeat article we are going to discuss some of the easy ways of using lecithin granules.

There are many benefits of lecithin which makes it one of the most trusted supplements. But many people wonder how to use these granules in their daily diet. Well, the best part of lecithin granules is that they don't have their own taste; hence they can be mixed in any food item without even changing its flavor.

Following are some of the ways in which you can use lecithin granules in order to get the most of its nutrition in different tastes and forms.

1) Shakes and juices are the best way to use lecithin granules. You can just add these granules at the time of blending the shake as they will also get blended and will not be visible. You can add them in milkshakes, juices, smoothies, etc.

As they lack taste, they will remain unnoticed in flavor. As they have a light tan color they may give your juice a tint of it, so if you want you can avoid it with the help of clear liquid lecithin.

2) If we talk about the commercial use of this product apart from its health benefits, then lecithin granules are widely used as emulsifiers. They are used in baked products, chocolates, candies, etc., to get a smooth texture. Hence, you can try this at home also. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of lecithin granules in home-made bread, cookies, etc., and get a smooth textured product with health benefits.

3) Lecithin granules can very easily be used in salads. Just sprinkle a small amount of these granules over the salad. Not only salad, you can also sprinkle it on soups, stews, cereals, sauces, etc.

4) You can add these granules in dips, spreads and creams and can have them with bread. You can also add it to the vegetables or in any other item and can include it in your daily diet.

5) You can add lecithin granules in your desserts. As it will not affect the flavor, you can enjoy every bite of your dessert with taste and health.

Lecithin granules have always been used because of their health benefits. Though there is no eminent proof in this context, it has shown positive results in treating many health conditions. So, have a look at some of the health benefits of lecithin granules.

• It is very helpful in lowering high cholesterol levels, which in turn helps you to stay away from various heart problems.
• It also helps the liver to break down complex fats and keep it healthy.

• Lecithin is very effective in weight loss because of its ability to break down complex fat molecules.
• It is also very helpful in preventing Alzheimer's Disease though this has not been proven yet.

Now that you know how to use lecithin granules in your daily diet as well as its various benefits, you just have to take care of the amount that is consumed daily. This is because high consumption may show some side effects like nausea, vomiting, bad breath, low blood pressure, body odor, etc.

You should take a doctor's consent before using lecithin granules and also ask the correct amount for your consumption. So include lecithin granules in your daily diet in various forms but consume it in right proportions to reap its benefits.