From medicine cabinets to restaurant menus: How the gut-friendly psyllium husk became an all

CHENNAI: For years, psyllium husk sat quietly in kitchen cabinets, its reputation limited to being a humble digestive aid. But in the age of mindful eating and gut-friendly diets, this unassuming fibre has stepped into the limelight. From being a bland supplement to becoming a star ingredient, psyllium husk is redefining the idea of eating healthy — one creative recipe at a time.

Fashion designer Aisha Rizwan Malik has been incorporating psyllium husk into her diet for over 40 days now. “I am restricted to take only a certain amount of calories. Psyllium husk helps with digestion and bowel movements. That’s the reason why dieticians suggest this when you are on a low-calorie diet. Moreover, it also improves gut health,” she says.

Giving DT Next more insight about the fibre, Dr Nithya Fr