Organic Psyllium Husks

Ingredients: Organic Psyllium Husks

Origin: India

Organic psyllium husk is high in fibre.

Organic Psyllium Husks are not one of the most exciting whole foods you can try but they have special benefits that make them a great addition to any health plan.

Psyllium is a form of fibre made from the husks of the ispaghula seed.  Almost all detox programmes use psyllium as part of the protocol.  It works by absorbing water into its mass and acts like a broom sweeping through the digestive track, clearing and cleaning as it goes.  This action bulks the stool and works to ease constipation or diarrhoea.

Some people like to use it as a weight loss aid because it gives a very full feeling and avoids overeating.  It is also a great form of fibre for any diet plans which are low in fibre such as the ketogenic diet or LCHF.  Psyllium also works to bind ingredients so can be used in the place of egg in vegan recipes.

Daily Serving: 1 – 2 teaspoons once or twice a day.  It is recommended to start with a lower serving and gradually increase the intake. 1 teaspoon = 3 grams (1tsp = 3g).  It is important to drink enough liquid when taking Psyllium Husks.  One or two glasses of water or fruit juice should be taken with each serving.

Contraindications: Psyllium husks are safe and are used as a natural alternative to chemical laxatives.  As a bulk-forming laxative they should not be taken by individuals with intestinal ulcerations, stenosis (the abnormal narrowing of a passage within the body) or disabling adhesions.

Typical Nutrient Values:	Amount per 100g:	Amount per serving (70g)	% Reference intake (RI) per serving
Energy	1435kj/343kcal	1004kj/240kcal	12%
Fat	0g	-	-
of which saturates	0g	-	-
Carbohydrate	60g	42g	16.5%
of which sugars	2.86g	2g	2.22%
Fibre	31.4g	21.98g	-
Protein	25.7g	17.99g	35.98%
Salt	0mg	-	-
Typical Vitamin/ Mineral Values:	Amount per 100g:	Amount per serving (70g)	% Reference intake (RI) per serving
Thiamin (B1)	0.90mg	0.63mg	57.27%
Pantothenic Acid (B5)	2.10mg	1.47mg	24.50%
Pyridoxine (B6)	0.50mg	0.35mg	25%
Folate	181mcg	126.70mcg	63.35%
Magnesium	122.0mg	85.40mg	22.77%
Manganese	0.5mg	0.35mg	17.50%
Potassium	574mg	401.80mg	20.09%
Phosphorus	180mg	126mg	18%
Iron	7.66mg	5.36mg	38.28%
Zinc	4.80mg	3.36mg	33.60%
Copper	0.3mg	0.21mg	21%

Reference Intake (RI)

The Reference Intake (RI) refers to the recommended daily amount of a specific nutrient.

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