psyllium
Noun
Meaning
plantain of Mediterranean regions whose seeds swell and become gelatinous when moist and are used as a mild laxative
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Allergy alert: This product may cause allergic reactions in people sensitive to inhaled or ingested psyllium.
Buy some inulin powder, psyllium husk, flax seeds, pectin, glucomannan, or any other normal fiber supplement sold in stores.
Flax, psyllium, or chia seeds can also be used to supplement your dog’s diet, she adds.
My favorites are rice or oat bran since they are also great sources of B vitamins and silica and do not cause severe bloating like psyllium does.
In regards to psyllium – my husband had his cholesterol checked for the first time since adopting a paleo diet.
To mimic the gluten in wheat flour, we used a small amount of ground psyllium husk.