Yes,
I include psyllium husk as a binding agent (which has none of the standard gum agent issues), but you can certainly leave it out of the mix and add the binding agent of your choice to your baking recipes as desired.
In addition to the apple and ginger, this recipe also
includes psyllium husk — a type of dietary fiber which is said to effectively bind waste material together, making it easier for the waste to be flushed from the system.
However, please consult your dietitian before
you include psyllium husks in your child's diet, do not exceed more than the recommended dose of psyllium, and follow all precautions listed for using psyllium husks.
Prebiotics are generally classified into three different types: non-starch polysaccharides (such as inulin and fructooligosaccharide), soluble fiber (
including psyllium husk and acacia fibers), and resistant starch (RS).
Not exact matches
Psyllium husk can cause side effects,
including allergic reactions, vomiting, nausea, difficulty breathing, difficulty swallowing, stomach pain, bloating, gas, itching and rash.
You can purchase
psyllium husk or whole
psyllium seed products in forms that
include ground or powdered preparations, commercial laxative formulas, wafers, capsules and tablets.
Psyllium is a soluble fiber (fiber), which is a seed
husk that comes from plants most commonly grown in India called plantains, which
includes about 200 different species.
* 210 grams Whole - Grain Gluten - Free Flour Mix (see description in the body of this post above) * 1 teaspoon whole or powdered
psyllium husks (I omitted this ingredient) * 3⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt (I used fine sea salt instead) * 3⁄4 teaspoon baking powder * 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda * 8 tablespoons (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1 - inch pieces * 1⁄2 packed cup dark brown sugar * 1⁄2 cup sucanat or white sugar (I used fair - trade, organic sugar) * 1 large egg, at room temperature * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1 1⁄3 cup bittersweet chocolate, roughly chopped into 1⁄2 - inch pieces (I chopped my chocolate a bit larger, I think) * 1⁄2 cup cracked hazelnuts (I omitted these, but I'll be sure to
include them next time)
and over) For lowering cholesterol to promote heart health † Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that
include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from
psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
† Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that
include 7 grams of soluble fiber per day from
psyllium husk, as in Metamucil, may reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering cholesterol.
The first step
includes the ingredients:
psyllium husks, citrus fiber, oat fiber, guar gum, apple pectin, cascara sagrada, barberry, senna, burdock, aloe vera, uva ursi, fennel, red clover, couch grass, oregon grape, licorice, rhubarb, black walnut, barley grass and blessed thistle.
More often than not, natural colon cleansing means following a colon cleansing diet along with taking some colon cleansing supplements which may
include herbs which are known to kill parasites and worms, contain digestive enzymes, contain probiotics (beneficial bacteria), contain herbs that stimulates liver, gallbladder and intestines, also
psyllium husk or seeds, Cascara Sagrada, or flax seeds, or slippery elm, and others.
Common sources of mucilage
include Aloe vera leaves, ambrette, arnica, balsam fir, basil, borage, cactus, celery, chia seeds, evening primrose, fenugreek seeds, fig, flaxseed, hibiscus, Irish moss or carrageenan (a seaweed), kelp (a seaweed), lemon, linseed, liquorice root, mallow, marshmallow root, mustard seeds, nettle, nutmeg, okra, parsley root, plantain (a herb) seeds, potatoes,
psyllium seed
husks, quince seeds, sage, slippery elm inner bark [2,3].
150g of blended superfoods,
including: chia seeds, quinoa flakes, sunflower meal,
psyllium husk, linseed meal, millet meal, poppy seed.
Typically I get wary of the label «gluten - free» when it comes to breads and baked goods (you'd be shocked how often sugar is one of the first ingredients) but this gluten - free ciabatta
includes healthier ingredients like
psyllium husk, buckwheat, millet, flaxseed, and egg white powder.
Additional sources of carbohydrate appear later down the ingredients list — these
include dried beet pulp, rice bran, flaxseed meal and
psyllium seed
husk.
It is based on a blend of prebiotics and dietary fibers (
including psyllium seed
husk) to promote a balanced intestinal flora and help regulate intestinal transit.
As with any other diet if transitioning to a homemade diet, you should
include a source of fiber such as
psyllium husk and make the change gradually to prevent any tummy upsets.
Lower stool volume from a unique blend of complex fiber sources
including psyllium seed
husks, oat fiber, and beet pulp.