How to Use psyllium in a Sentence

psyllium

noun
  • There have been many studies on the safety of psyllium’s long-term use.
    Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 27 July 2023
  • Look for fiber products such as psyllium seed in the grocery store.
    sandiegouniontribune.com, 24 Apr. 2018
  • In large bowl, mix almond flour, psyllium husk, salt and baking soda.
    USA TODAY, 10 Nov. 2022
  • These moist, soft buns swap your typical flour for flour made from almonds and coconuts, plus psyllium husk, for 20 grams of fiber per serving.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • Gel-forming fibers like psyllium, for example, hold on to water.
    Julia Belluz, Vox, 15 July 2019
  • In large bowl, whisk together flours, arrowroot, psyllium husk and salt.
    Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, 12 June 2017
  • Last but not least, says Tamayo, adding insoluble fiber, like psyllium, to your diet can be a great way to prevent further diarrhea and keep your gut healthy.
    Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 15 Mar. 2023
  • Companies could use the fibers the FDA has already cleared, including psyllium husk and cellulose.
    Candice Choi, The Seattle Times, 15 June 2017
  • Take a fiber supplement with psyllium, the insoluble husks of fiber, to keep bowels moving.
    Kathryn W. Foster, miamiherald, 27 May 2017
  • That said, psyllium does contain a little bit of insoluble fiber too.
    Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 31 Mar. 2022
  • These products are a combination of starches, a leavening agent, and psyllium husk fiber (a gluten-free plant fiber that aids in thickening).
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Soluble fiber is found in oat bran, some fruits, and the common fiber supplements psyllium (found in Metamucil) or wheat dextrin (found in Benefiber).
    Emilia Benton, Men's Health, 28 Feb. 2023
  • This grain-, gluten-, dairy- and soy-free, healthy sourdough bread is made from a combination of eggs, cashew butter, probiotic-rich sauerkraut and a hearty mix of flax, psyllium husk and almond flour.
    Amy Fischer Ms, Rd, Cdn, Good Housekeeping, 25 July 2022
  • Drink plenty of water (at least eight glasses per day), eat more fresh fruits and fiber-rich foods, or take a fiber supplement such as psyllium husk or Metamucil, Dr. Schnoll-Sussman says.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 15 Feb. 2019
  • Soluble fiber is found in oats, peas, beans, apples, citrus fruits, carrots, barley and psyllium.
    Christine Byrne, Health.com, 21 Sep. 2020
  • Metamucil's psyllium fiber, derived from the psyllium husk, can help add bulk to your stool and eliminate waste from your digestive tract.
    Christine Byrne, Men's Health, 13 Dec. 2022
  • Karl Malone starts his day with a breakfast that includes ashwagandha root and psyllium husk powder.
    New York Times, 22 Feb. 2022
  • Sometimes eggs are great for binding (like flaxseed, psyllium husk or starches), whereas other times they’re needed to leaven the dough (like aquafaba or baking soda).
    Charlotte Druckman, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2024
  • If people want to turn to a fiber supplement in these cases, Yancy said supplements such as psyllium husk are fine, so long as people follow instructions on the label.
    Kristen Fischer, Health, 15 Mar. 2024
  • Soluble fiber is found in whole grains and is especially abundant in oats, barley, and psyllium—an isolated fiber made from the husks of the psyllium seed.7 Those with type 2 diabetes or who want to reduce risk.
    Willow Jarosh, Ms, Rd, Health, 29 Mar. 2023
  • In general, inulin is considered a more beneficial source of fiber for IBS than psyllium.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Much of the research on fiber and IBS specifically use psyllium, a type of supplemental soluble fiber found in products like Metamucil.
    Natalie Rizzo, SELF, 26 Nov. 2021
  • These include soluble fibers such as beta-glucan and psyllium, as well as insoluble fibers such as wheat and cellulose.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Furthermore, psyllium fiber may regulate cholesterol levels when combined with a low-fat diet that is also low in cholesterol.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Seek out whole, unflavored psyllium husks (rather than psyllium powder).
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 15 Mar. 2024
  • To take this supplement, simply mix one teaspoon of powder into at least eight ounces of water, and then drink it immediately—psyllium husk thickens quickly in liquid.
    Erika Prouty, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Active Chews Probiotic Chews are formulated with a six strain immune support blend along with psyllium husk, which is high in fiber and promotes regularity and healthy poops.
    The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 Nov. 2022
  • And ensure there’s a mix of soluble (psyllium husk, inulin) and insoluble (psyllium husk, methylcellulose) fiber for the full range of benefits.
    Dezi Abeyta, Men's Health, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Regenerating the Garden To treat the soil, Viola used organic compost and psyllium.
    Deanna Kizis, Sunset Magazine, 16 Sep. 2022
  • This keto mix contains whole foods ingredients like coconut flour, almond flour, eggs and psyllium husk powder, each one rich in vitamins and minerals your body needs for proper nutrition.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 18 Mar. 2023

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