Psyllium is a form of fiber made from the Plantago ovata plant, specifically from the husks of the plantâs seed.It sometimes goes by the name ispaghula. Itâs most commonly known as a laxative. Psyllium provides more benefits to your body than decreasing the amount of time you spend in the bathroom.umerous studies have shown that fiber like psyllium, as part of a healthy diet, can help lower a personâs risk of heart disease. Psyllium can affect your heart by lowering blood pressure, improving lipid levels, and strengthening heart muscle.
Castor Oil. While it's not exactly a food, pregnant women have ingested castor oil to induce labor for centuries. The oil is extracted from the bean of the castor plant. Research studying the efficacy of castor oil as a labor inducer is inconclusive; though some women swear it helped stimulate their contractions.
Sometimes we consume foods that induce sleep, thereby constantly making us feel lethargic. Foods that induce sleep often contain tryptophan, which is an amino acid, and affects our body clock, changing the sleep cycle. If your food contains more tryptophan, it is likely to make you sleepy rather quickly.ou could also eat ripe bananas, pecans, honey, grapefruit or even soy. All these items induce sleep. Foods like artichokes, spinach and black beans can help combat anxiety and eventually relax you enough to fall asleep. Bell peppers, tuna, chicken and fish such as halibut can also induce sleep.