It sounds incredible, but it works. In fact, this method is so simple and inexpensive that it doesn’t cost you much to try it. The fact is that this thing has the most fiber of all foods; furthermore, these are plant fibers, which means they are especially healthy, and they are available in powder, seed, and flake form.

Do you know what it is?

In India, it is used as a laxative, and its health benefits are amazing. It's psyllium, which improves digestive health, helps with weight loss, positively affects heart health, regulates blood sugar, eliminates bloating... Psyllium is used in making unleavened bread because it does not contain gluten. It is often added to pastries because it lowers the glycemic index and prevents sudden release of sugar into the blood...

How to use psyllium?

The simplest way is to mix a teaspoon or two of psyllium powder with a glass of water. Wait 10 minutes because psyllium absorbs massive amounts of water, then drink it. Do this half an hour before every meal, and after a few days you will feel the difference.

Also, make sure that after your meal, you only drink water... Psyllium binds up to 45 times its weight in water, or 10 times more than, for example, chia seeds. So, be sure to always have a glass of water at hand.

It may happen that on the first day of the diet, you’ll drink up to 4 times more water than usual.

But don’t worry about that because it also means your stomach will always be full. In one teaspoon of psyllium, there is 80% fiber, 0% fat, 0% protein, and only 15 calories.

It’s also good to know that 1 gram of psyllium absorbs 45 grams of water! And since it contains an unusually high amount of vitamin B12, it’s also very suitable for vegetarians and those who don’t eat much meat.

Psyllium can also be found under the name Indian Plantain.