Psyllium husk is your new best friend if you're not getting enough fibre in your diet! It contains a spongy fibre that reduces appetite, improves digestion and cleanses the system. When combined with water, pysllium husk forms a gel (that is naturally gluten free!) that can help to keep the bowels regular and is far more gentle – and natural – than using a laxative.
Its simple to add into your diet. Mix with water, add to your smoothies, breakfast cereals, breads and baking.
HEALTH BENEFITS:
Psyllium husk is a prebiotic and an excellent soluble fibre. These properties help to:
- Relieve constipation and diarrhea
- Promote healthy weight management by keeping you satisfied and consuming less food, which can assist in weight loss
- May help lower cholesterol
- Helps to balance glucose levels
NUTRITION:
Per 12g serve: Sodium 15g, Fibre 10g.
USE IT!
Using this fibre is quite simple. The recommended dosage is 1 tbsp with 250ml of water and to drink before a meal or first thing in the morning.
It can also be added to your baking as a binding agent and is a great substitute for gluten. However, extra liquid is required to balance out the stickiness psyllium husk creates.
RECIPE:
5 Minute Keto Pizza Crust
Ingredients:
Pizza Crust
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp psyllium husk powder (blitz the husks to form a powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp frying oil
Toppings of your choice!
Directions:
- Measure out all dry ingredients into a bowl or container
- Add 2 eggs and mix everything together using a blender. Make sure you continue blending for about 30 seconds, allowing the psyllium husk to absorb some of the liquid.
- Heat 2 tsp. frying oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Once very hot, spoon your mixture into the pan and spread out into a circle shape.
- Once the edges have started to set and look slightly brown, flip the pizza crust. You can optionally transfer it to a plate and flip from there. Turn the broiler on high in the oven.
- . Cook on the opposite side for 30-60 seconds, then turn the stove off. Spoon sauce over the pizza and spread.
- Add cheese and the rest of the toppings then put pizza into the oven to broil. Leave the oven open a crack so you can keep an eye on it. Once it’s bubbling, remove it from the oven.
- Serve with some freshly chopped basil over the top!