Psyllium Husks
Psyllium is a member of the plant family Plantaginaceae, and is not related to wheat. Psyllium husks are pure dietary fiber, composed mostly of hemicellulose. They are not digested in the small intestine, but are partially broken down in the colon, where they act as a food source for friendly flora. Mostly they act as sponge in the intestine tract, swelling as they absorb water and waste material in the bowels. This form a soft bulky mass that passes through the colon more quickly (keeping toxic waste from staying in the colon). Some experts say that a "healthy stool" should float in the toilet bowl rather than sinking.
For ongoing results it is best to take 1 tablespoon of Psyllium husk once or twice a day.If you are going to drink it take at least 1/2 hour before or at least 1 hour after meals. Stir into a glass of water or juice and drink immediately. Make sure to drink at least 250ml of fliud with each serving. Otherwise put it on your cereal. It will require extra liquid. Drink another cupful of liquid with your meal as well. Psyllium can also be incorporated into soups, sauces or smoothies, but remember that it will thicken whatever they are added to so use plenty of liquid.
Psyllium is a pure dietary fiber (4g per serving) with only trace amounts of calories, vitamins and calories. Psyllium is not habit forming and can be used every day.
For ongoing results it is best to take 1 tablespoon of Psyllium husk once or twice a day.If you are going to drink it take at least 1/2 hour before or at least 1 hour after meals. Stir into a glass of water or juice and drink immediately. Make sure to drink at least 250ml of fliud with each serving. Otherwise put it on your cereal. It will require extra liquid. Drink another cupful of liquid with your meal as well. Psyllium can also be incorporated into soups, sauces or smoothies, but remember that it will thicken whatever they are added to so use plenty of liquid.
Psyllium is a pure dietary fiber (4g per serving) with only trace amounts of calories, vitamins and calories. Psyllium is not habit forming and can be used every day.
