"All the money in the world
can't buy you back good health"
- Reba McEntire -
can't buy you back good health"
- Reba McEntire -
We are seeing more and more super foods around the corner and people are just crazy about them. Besides having “super” benefits for the body, these foods labeled super foods can help us achieve our nutritional needs and improve many of our body functions. This time, I want to take a look closer on Psyllium Husk. I got it from Australia, and boy, Australia really has a great variety of nature products.
What is Psyllium Husk? It’s kinda rare to find it in Jakarta, but Psyllium Husk is actually derived from a plant named Plantago that grows commonly in India. The husk of the Plantago seed is named Psyllium and it is famous for treating intestinal issues. It is high in soluble fiber and very recommended for those who eliminate carbs from their diet, as Psyllium Husk can help reach the fiber daily need.
What is Psyllium Husk? It’s kinda rare to find it in Jakarta, but Psyllium Husk is actually derived from a plant named Plantago that grows commonly in India. The husk of the Plantago seed is named Psyllium and it is famous for treating intestinal issues. It is high in soluble fiber and very recommended for those who eliminate carbs from their diet, as Psyllium Husk can help reach the fiber daily need.
The unique thing about it is that the husk will form a gelatin when mixed with water and when drank, the Psyllium mixture will help transport waste through the intestinal tract. So what does it mean then? When entering the body and digested by our colons, the Psyllium acts as “absorber” as it soaks up the water in the digestive tract, making the stool firmer and slower to pass. It also creates easy bowel movements; that’s why this amazing substance has been used to treat mild up to moderate cases of diarrheas, IBS (irritable bowel syndrome), and also hemorrhoids.
Psyllium Husk is ideal for those of you who are looking for high fiber source as well as maintaining your body weight. Once taken into our body, it will act as bulking agent and hence enhance the sensation of fullness and might as well reduce hunger cravings. The spongy fiber also reduces appetite, improves digestion, cleanses the digestive system, and reduces bloating.
Psyllium Husk is ideal for those of you who are looking for high fiber source as well as maintaining your body weight. Once taken into our body, it will act as bulking agent and hence enhance the sensation of fullness and might as well reduce hunger cravings. The spongy fiber also reduces appetite, improves digestion, cleanses the digestive system, and reduces bloating.
Does it still have any more goodness inside? Well yes it does! The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition also studied Psyllium Husk to be helping in lowering down the LDL cholesterol level (which is the bad cholesterol). Therefore it can also lower the heart disease risk and many other intestinal diseases.
One more thing to say about including Psyllium Husk into your diet is that you have to drink the minimum 2 liters of water to prevent constipation. You don’t want those effective laxative agents to be trapped down there without the help of every human being’s best friend, sufficient water to drink. I hope this article can be helpful and broaden your know-how about Psyllium Husk.
Cheerio!
One more thing to say about including Psyllium Husk into your diet is that you have to drink the minimum 2 liters of water to prevent constipation. You don’t want those effective laxative agents to be trapped down there without the help of every human being’s best friend, sufficient water to drink. I hope this article can be helpful and broaden your know-how about Psyllium Husk.
Cheerio!
Source: webmd, herbwisdom, umm.edu