psyllium husk

Question
Hello,
I consume one tbsp of psyllium husk daily. How many grams of dietary fibre do I get?

Thank you

Answer
Hello Apostolos!

I am greek also. Thank you for your excellent nutrition question. 1 tablespoon of crushed psyllium seed provides as much fibre as a serving of bran cereal which equals 5g Fiber.  

In fact 2 tablespoons of psyllium husk (10 grams of fiber) is equivalent to the fiber content in each of these high fiber foods:

   * 1/3 cup wheat bran
   * 2 cups rolled oats
   * 3 cups whole wheat flour
   * 10 apples
   * 4 papayas
   * 4 pears
   * 3 cups soybeans (cooked)
   * 2 cups kidney beans (cooked)
   * 8 oz. sunflower seeds
   * 20 tbsp. chunky peanut butter
   * 13 carrots (medium, raw)
   * 10 cups corn (yellow, cooked)
   * 5 cups green beans (cooked)
   * 2.5 cups green peas (cooked)
For more answers to your nutrition questions check out "Ask the Nutritionists: Answers to Your Nutrition Questions" available at www.authorhouse.com, online, or at your favorite bookstore.

Efharisto!

George Rapitis MS.
www.juiceblend.com

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