The hard part was never buying it
What happens in the glass
Every fiber on this shelf is real fiber. They just don't behave the same way once they're wet.
| Attribute | FiberLeaf (PHGG) | Psyllium husk | Inulin | Wheat dextrin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comes from | Guar bean | Psyllium seed husk | Chicory root | Wheat starch |
| In a glass of water | Stays thin and clear | Gels within minutes | Stays thin and clear | Stays thin and clear |
| In hot coffee | Dissolves, no clumps | Clumps and thickens | Dissolves | Dissolves |
| Taste | None | Earthy, often masked with flavoring | Faintly sweet | None |
| Grit | None | Noticeable | None | None |
| Made from wheat | No | No | No | Yes |
Start at half
Adding fiber too fast is what makes people uncomfortable and quit in week one. Ease in, then stay put.
- Days 1 to 4Half a tablespoon
Stir it into something you already drink every morning.
- Day 5 onOne tablespoon
That's the full 6 grams. Same drink, same time of day.
- Every day afterKeep the can out
Next to the coffee maker beats the back of the cabinet.
