Psyllium fiber comes from the outer coating, or husk of the psyllium plant's seeds. It is not wheat, and is therefore gluten free. The psyllium husk is a natural source of soluble fiber, similar to fiber found in grains such as oats and barley.*The amount of soluble fiber in psyllium is nearly 5X higher than that of oat bran.100 grams of psyllium = 50 grams of soluble fiber.100 grams of oat bran = 5 grams of soluble fiber.A bulk forming laxative, psyllium fiber is frequently used to treat constipation. It absorbs liquid in the intestines, swells and forms a bulky stool, which is easy to pass.00 grams of oat bran = 5 grams of soluble fiber. A bulk forming laxative, psyllium fiber is frequently used to treat constipation. It absorbs liquid in the intestines, swells and forms a bulky stool, which is easy to pass.
Starches, such as breads, cereal and pasta, provide rich amounts of carbohydrates -- your body's main dietary source of energy. Ironically, high-carb foods can also trigger sleepiness, according to Joanne Larsen, a registered dietitian and host of the online dietary question-and-answer-community Ask the Dietitian.
How food and drink affect your sleep. What you eat and drink before bed can affect your sleep. For example, foods containing the amino acid tryptophanâa building block of the sleep-related chemical serotoninâcould potentially make you drowsy, although evidence is mixed as to whether the amount in food is enough to change your sleep.