A Quick Guide to Choose Isabgol in Curd or Buttermilk!

Rohit Panwar

Do the similarities between Isabgol in curd versus buttermilk confuse you? Are you looking for detailed answers that will help you to choose what works best for you?

Worry not as I list down the must-know differences (and similarities) between them both that will help you to get a clear understanding. 

Isabgol in curd versus buttermilk

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A Comparison Table to Analyze the Impact of Isabgol in Curd versus Buttermilk 

The table below compares the consumption of isabgol with curd and buttermilk on various criteria:

RECOMMENDED AMOUNT
Isabgol in Curd

1 tbsp 

Isabgol in Buttermilk

1 tbsp 

SUGGESTED TIME
Isabgol in Curd

Afternoon

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Morning

RECOMMENDED FORM
Isabgol in Curd

Husky 

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Husky 

ADDITIVES
Isabgol in Curd

Pepper

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Honey

EFFECT ON SKIN
Isabgol in Curd

Good

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Good

EFFECT ON FOOD CRAVINGS
Isabgol in Curd

Good

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Good

BOWEL MOVEMENT EFFECT
Isabgol in Curd

Good

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Good

EFFECT ON WEIGHT LOSS
Isabgol in Curd

Good

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Very Good

EFFECT ON HEART HEALTH
Isabgol in Curd

Good

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Very Good

EFFECT ON ENERGY LEVELS
Isabgol in Curd

Good

Isabgol in Buttermilk

Good

‘I hope that my table helped you understand how consuming Isabgol in curd or buttermilk has its own benefits. 

If not, let me elaborate on each point for you to understand better.

Suggested Consumption Amount of Isabgol in Curd versus Buttermilk

Isabgol when consumed with curd can be 1 teaspoon for 4-5 spoons of curd. 

On the contrary, when it is consumed with buttermilk, 1 teaspoon for a glass of buttermilk is highly recommended.

Best Time of the Day to Consume Isabgol with Curd or Buttermilk

Isabgol with curd is beneficial when taken at noon or post-lunch when the digestion capacity of the human body is stronger. Reason being,  curd takes more time to digest so if you’re planning to have it post-dinner, it won’t work in your favour.

With buttermilk, Isabgol can be consumed on an empty stomach in the morning or before or after meals. Unlike curd,  buttermilk is easily digested. So you can literally sip it with Isabgol as per your convenience.

Recommended Form of Isabgol in Curd or Buttermilk

Isabgol is available in the market as husk, powder and tablets. However, consuming it with both curd and buttermilk as husk is suggested.

Isabgol acts as a binding agent in the stomach. Hence, it’s husky usage.

Tasteful Complimentary Substances Along with Isabgol in Curd or Buttermilk

When Isabgol is consumed with curd, sometimes pepper or jaggery are added as complementary substances. A lot of people prefer it this way as Isabgol in raw form doesn’t suit their palates. 

When Isabgol is consumed with buttermilk, honey is can be added as a complementary substance to enhance its taste.

Isabgol in Curd or Buttermilk Add to a Healthy Skin

Isabgol with curd has cooling properties that help to achieve moisturized and glowing skin. 

Isabgol with buttermilk helps in keeping skin healthy, fresh and healed from any existing damage as it detoxifies it. 

Get Over Those Indulgent Hunger Pangs With Isabgol in Curd or Buttermilk

Consuming isabgol with curd or buttermilk gives you a full stomach feeling. So essentially contributing to your overall satiety levels.

This in turn helps prevent you from eating excessively and reduces food craving. In fact, a lot of fitness enthusiasts take Isabgol before meals and end up eating less.

With Isabgol in Curd or Buttermilk, Spend Less Time Sitting on Your Toilet Seat

Isabgol in curd helps in having better washroom habits. However, don’t consume it in excess unless advised by your physician.

Buttermilk has more water content and when combined with Isabgol, it can make bowel movements very easy and smooth.

Shed Those Extra Calories by Eating Isabgol with Curd or Buttermilk

Isabgol with curd is wonderful for weight loss. But one should be careful about the amount consumed as curd has more fat and calories.

Isabgol with buttermilk does an excellent job by detoxifying the body thereby keeping you full. This in turn aids in weight loss.

Isabgol in Curd and Buttermilk Works in Favour of your Heart Health

Isabgol is known to reduce cholesterol levels, therefore, consuming it will help boost your heart health. Therefore you can incorporate it to your diet either with buttermilk or Curd.

However, since curd has more fats as compared to buttermilk, you can try using low-fat curd for consuming isabgol. 

Stay Vitalised with Curd & Buttermilk Consumption of Isabgol

Isabgol in both curd and buttermilk is a great energy booster. 

Curd offers more calories in terms of energy and buttermilk replenishes your body with vitamins. 

Isabgol in both curd and buttermilk has its own benefits but one can choose between the two based on their needs and expected outcome. 

Thank you for reading my blog till the end. I hope that you did end up finding the answer to your initial question of, “Is Isabgol better with curd or buttermilk.

Looking forward to more queries from your side in the comments section below.

Rohit Panwar

Hi! I'm Integrated Nutrition Coach Rohit Panwar. I hold twin Certifications from IIN, New York & SAFM, Massachusetts. I am a passionate vocalist of holistic lifestyle and have fully committed the past several years to educate & empower people towards their wellbeing. Despite a successful yet hectic corporate stint of 21+ years, I have prioritised nutriment in my life. I truly hope my personal journey from illness to wellness helps everybody reading this forge their own path.