Dude, your commitment to making content that genuinely promotes a lifestyle of real, quiet wellness is a breath of fresh air. No FOMO cooking dishes, no fancy supplements, just common sense talkins. Thank you netshaq!
I'm seriously sending this to my dad. He's been mainlining the 'muc for as long as I can remember, and when I still lived at home, I would shake a cold bottle up for him every morning before school/work. He said he takes the pills now because he can't recreate the way that I always mixed it for him, his always turns gloopy super fast. If I knew it was just because I was shaking it up using ice cold water, I would've let him in on the "secret" sooner.
@@breakfasteatre how much do you think metamucil must have paid this UA-camr with less than a million subscribers to commit a literal crime for them?!
I am always so impressed with the fluidity of the scripts for your videos. Every word is purposeful and flows into what you are saying next. It honestly reads like poetry even though the content is about a fiber supplement.
It's a testament to your skills that a) I clicked on a video about metamucil and b) that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Heartily enjoy your channel, your no-frills scripts and your tasteful delivery
From someone who’s been using it regularly for over 12 years, here’s a tip: if it’s your first time taking psyllium fiber, take less than the recommended amount at first. If you’re not used to it, it can make you feel bloated all day. Start off by taking a small serving in between meals, and increase gradually over a few days. Enjoy!
I'm an Dietitian from Australia, basically this. Fibre intake should be introduced slowly, starting out with -5g per week and increasing by 5 grams each week until you hit the 30g recommended intake in most countries. It really does depend on how much someone is used to eating fibre though, if you have someone who just needs that little bit more already is regularly adding vegetables to their meals, having snacks of fruit, nuts and wholegrain products then they won't need as much as are less likely to have gut issues as a result.
i started with 2 cups a day but its been helping me so much, not to be gross lol but since i was a baby, ive had bad constipation, i'm 17 now, just started taking this 3 days ago and my shit doesn't come out hard or in balls, i literally feel like my life has changed
Another good way is just to blend it into your smoothies with frozen berries, if you like those in the morning. I just put a large tablespoon of psyllium husk (which is Metamucil basically is + flavoring) and bbrrr in the blender. As you said, cold temperature slows down the goopification and it also adds a nice thick texture to a smoothie. It really is a gamechancer for anyone who's struggling with regularity.
I think this is a good idea, if your smoothies are primarily berries, and are cut with a decent amount of fluid to begin with. If you're making a smoothie that's also gonna have a ton of both fresh fruit AND leafy greens, throwing metamucil on top of it, in the same serving might actually be overkill, and have you running into those diarrhetic BMs people are scared of that causes fiber supplement hesitancy in the first place.
My husband subscribed to your patreon a while back. You have made our lives so much better with your awesome cooking tips and suggestions but I think this one will really change our lives. You see, he suffers from chronic diarrhea. He doesn’t think so because we are young, but I know. Trust me. I know. And now, with your advice, he may finally achieve a life of solid poops. I thought the sous vide was the best thing we ever bought per your advice. No. I think it will be fiber.
If he has the trots the last thing he needs is fiber. Get him on a high fat, ultra low carb diet and he will see improvements very quickly. Cut out the sugar and the seed oils.
@@richardk5246 you're not their doctor, and there's no medical content on your channel or credentials in your name - meaning no one should take you seriously.
I've been drinking this stuff for a couple months now and I'm in my early 30s. Everyone I tell about it is always questioning me as to why, so I just hit them with my classy slogan "it just makes shit easy." Honestly one of the best purchases I've ever done.
I'm on anticoagulants that restrict me from eating "leafy greens" which means my fiber intake is a bit limited, so I've been taking (generic) metamucil regularly. My only other protip is that the artificial orange flavor in the fiber is the same one that's used in tang, so I buy the sugar free fiber powder and then also add in some tang so it actually tastes like an orange drink and not "thick water that's orange flavor adjacent"
Just a quick tip for anyone out there who likes to save $$$ or found they didn't necessarily like Metamucil - you can buy 1 lb. bags of bulk psyllium husk (the "active ingredient" in Metamucil) for 1/10th the price. I found the taste of Metamucil strange and also didn't really feel like drinking a bunch of sugar or stevia (depending on what Metamucil variant you buy). You're gonna be trying to drink it fast anyway, why pay 10x for it to taste slightly orangey and sugary.
Weirdly as a person in my twenties this is the exact video I needed whenever I make it I feel like the consistency is always messed up even if I follow the directions, I wish all of us amazing bowel movements.
If you're wondering if you get enough fiber in a day, here's the math I did: 1/2 lb of Brussels sprouts(7g) 1 onion(1g), 1 tbsp chia seeds (6g), 2tbsp peanut butter(2g), 1 serving almonds(2g), 1 banana (2g), 1 protein bar (2g), 1 serving of whole wheat pasta (5g), and 1 bowl of grape nuts cereal (the ones that are like pebbles, 7g), most of which are considered great high fiber foods, adds up to 2g LESS than the amount of fiber recommended to me in a day (38g), and none of the rest of the food I logged had any fiber whatsoever. Hitting your fiber goals is a lot harder without some assistance than you'd think, even though people will say "just eat more vegetables like carrots and broccoli!" Even though 5 servings EACH OF those only gets you 20g of fiber in a day.
38 grams a day is an absolutely insane suggestion though. Like shit that’s almost equivalent to protein and that’s a macronutrient. No shot that average people from anytime period were hitting that unless their diet was part wood lol
@@monhi64 yeah so usually these amounts are found by surveying people who are healthy and saying "okay well the healthiest were in this range" and parsing out from there, so the recommended amount is probably based on how people who ate 38g per day either a) overestimated if they were bad studies, or b) basically ate a raw, superfood diet and used food as a tool to perfect their body. 38g for a 6'2" 180lb man isn't like "eat this to be healthy enough", it's "the healthiest people with the most desirable outcomes from eating fiber ate that amount or a little more." But that being said, trying to hit 38, even if you end at 28, is better than not.
Still eat the chia, almonds, flax, bananas, blueberries, and non-gluten grains. Eat as much farm not factory/unprocessed as you can. Lower your sweetness and sugar acuity. Skip all US wheat products and processed protein bars. Cut the lactose and eat nutrient dense meals with the amount of protein, greens, and fats dictated by your health and meditation. Look up low fodmaps, talk to your doctor. IBS C and D can be helped by similar diets. Can you eat greens or do you need to restrict them, is citrus creating skin problems, is your endocrine system getting what it needs. Are you a grazer with low blood sugar, or a three squares and two snacks person. Learn what realistic portions look like and ditch the giant plates for a more diminutive salad plate. So many things we could all be doing. Start with one small thing and give it a week. Then add another and give it a week. Before you know it. Bam. You feel better and you’re sleeping better. 🫶🏼
Shaq, this is serendipitous: I decided only yesterday, after learning that daily intake is safe and recommended, to get on a Metamucil (or similar product) routine. This is the video that would be playing in the surrealistic film version of my life at this exact moment, absurdly speaking directly to me, if I were a fictional solipsist. The ice/shaking tips are exactly what I need. Love your channel and thanks!
I have never seen or heard of this before but less then 24h ago I saw a post on reddit about Metamucil and thought this might be a new shitty product aimed at fat Americans who simply refuse to eat healthier and would rather drink a shake of various, unidentifiable powders. Well now I got Baader-Meinhoffed and it seems like it is not so new and bad as I though.
WOW. Metamucil on reddit, tiktok, Instagram AND UA-cam in the span of a couple of days??? What an amazing, serendipitous coincidence! How does that even happen? Crazy stuff man.
If anyone lives near an Indian grocery store they psyllium husk for even cheaper, and you can often get the whole husk (not powdered) which you just take a spoonful straight followed with a full glass of water. None of the goopy grossness of the powdered stuff. They even have cardamom (elaichi) flavored husk sometimes. If you don't see "husk" it might be called "isabgol"
I buy the powdered version in bulk from the local coop and prefer it to the unground version. I did some research and either one is fine, it’s just a preference. I don’t like the gritty texture of the non ground psyllium. Plus it makes a great thickener if you’re cutting carbs. I also use it in my dog’s homemade diabetic dog food. He can only have 1 cup of food per day and he acts like he’s starving all the time, the psyllium powder helps him feel more full and he’s less likely to rampage. (Also good for blood sugar.)
Please, be VERY careful with this. I once bought a cheaper version from India until I read the fine print - WARNING, CONTAINS LEAD. When I looked further into it, many products from India are unregulated and high in lead. Especially psyllium husk. Best to spend the extra couple dollars and be safe with something tested and regulated.
Thanks! Honestly, this couldn't have come at a better time. I've been feeling blah and bloated lately especially but never thought of what to do better about it and this has been super helpful. I absolutely notice a huge difference when I drink it every day.
Fantastic video on topic that never gets enough attention when it comes to nutrition! I'd like to add, if you can't have Metamucil because of some of the additives or simply prefer a cheaper/not as sweet drink: The main ingredient in Metamucil is psyllium husk/powder and is available to buy as a non-branded product in many places. It can be sprinkled over foods like oats without altering the taste or texture much. You can also drink it the same way you'd drink Metamucil, but the taste is a bit more noticeably "earthy", so it may take some getting used to. Generally, I find it more versatile than powder options with very strong flavors. It can also be bought in capsule form, though I'm not sure if this can affect the effectiveness.
I tried this with just a regular glass of ice water and stirring it a lot with a metal straw and it was still way better than when I have used non ice water! Thank you!
My mom extolled the benefits of fiber to me from a young age, so I tend to get enough from what I already eat (old fashioned oats for breakfast near daily, whole wheat bread, plenty of fruits and vegetables, etc) Fiber supplement’s definitely a good idea for people who for whatever reason can’t get it from their diet though.
If anyone is curious about fiber in general, mycelium husk (Metamucil) is a soluble fiber. This is good for adding bulk to your stool, if youre dealing with runniness or small pellets. Insoluble fiber like bran flakes/raisin bran, is good for drawing water to your stool, like if you are very compacted or constipated. Different fibers for different problems
I'd actually been searching for how to make this palatable to drink and the best I had come up with was to stir it as fast as possible in half a glass of a protein shake and then chug it before it turns non-newtonian.
same here. i even used an immersion blender with a whisk attachment to get it super mixed and it would still turn to gloop after about a minute. i tried the ice and shake bottle trick and it works! i can finally just sip on it.
I’m so happy you posted this video. Over a year ago when I moved out of my parents house I got the rudest awakening to the fact that my diet and BMs were utter cheeks. A Reddit-rabbit hole in and I was off to the nearest rite aid for what I would then go on to recommend to all of my friends. We were all in our mid-20s and as I approach 30 I can’t even begin to express my love for this stuff.
Love this. I've been taking Metamucil since my early 20s because I knew that my fiber intake was never going to be as stable as I'd like. I've settled on taking a heaped tablespoon in a coffee mug every morning and night and it's honestly heavenly. I was amused to see the size of the container Shaq used, because when I started I was putting the powder into a similar amount of water and I HATED chugging that orange garbage down. Moving into a smaller container made the whole thing possible for me. (I do drink a lot of water and tea throughout the day, so I diluted the mixture soon after drinking it - it might be problematic to drink at that concentration otherwise)
I bought a bottle of glucomannan pills and a bottle of psyllium pills yesterday. SERIOUS TIP: Cut your protein shakes with water soluble fiber, like flavorless Metamucil, and non soluble fiber, my favorite of which is just baker's chocolate powder. Having both types of fiber is good for you, and adding fiber to your pre-made protein powder helps reduce the sugar content even further. I even add peanut powder to mine for a little extra flavor and protein.
I mean, I don't know if that would hurt protein absorption (I try not to take fiber at the same time as my meds), but if not, that's kind of genius. Because protein shakes definitely make things worse downstairs.
@@philipfahy9658 fiber actually helps the protein digest properly. Gut bacteria will eat protein when plant matter isn’t available, which is the cause of nasty protein farts. It also helps the protein take it’s time and be absorbed instead of excreted prematurely.
I legit just started taking a generic brand fiber powder and I can say it's great. Start a little slower, maybe 1 teaspoon, if you're starting it so you know what you'll feel like. Drink it with plenty of water, and you'll be golden.
My roommate has been on me off and on for a while now trying to convince me to try metamucil. I fall pretty squarely in the first category: why do I need a supplement when I can just eat better food? The point you make about how difficult it is to eat that well every meal hit home though, and maybe getting a helping hand isn't the worst idea.
It's really not a big deal, just drink 8oz of water with a tablespoon of mucil mixed in every morning for a week and see if makes you poop better. That's it
if you live in a country that doesn't have metamusil at a reasonable price, linen seeds are also an excellent source of fiber. find linen seed powder (or blitz whole linen seeds), add 1-2 teaspoons to a glass of water with an optional flavoring. alternatively, try to find some fiber suppliment with *psyllium* as the main component. that's the stuff they make metamusil from
I mix mine with whatever Orange Juice I have in the fridge and I love it that way. I advise against mixing it with Orange Juice w/ Pulp though because it can make the consistency a bit overbearing.
Thanks for this video, Shaq! If anyone is interested, you can essentially forage the product Metamucil. It comes from plantain, not the banana-like thing, but plants in the genus Plantago. The seeds in particular produce *mucilage* which the important component of this product. Mucilage is essentially a dietary fiber and is responsible for the thickening action of the water it is placed and mixed into. I have a video on foraging and making an at home mucilage for those who are curious! I'll try to do one with Plantago in the future!
So, credit where credit is due, I've been drinking metamucil daily since I saw this video and it's actually lowered my cholesterol. However, I think this overcomplicates the process a little. I find that its much easier just to take a cup, put in metamucil, fill it halfway with cold water, give it a vigorous stir with a spoon and chug it. I found that the Ice was making it too cold to down it, plus the metamucil would clump up around the cubes. And shaking the bottle (I use a mason jar with lid) just made the bottle a lot messier as the muc would find it's way into the screw top of the lid. So, do it however you like, but for me a simple stir and chug does it.
Metamucil is truly a game changer. First tried it a few years ago when eating really spicy food as I heard it would help the resulting bm go smoother, ended up using it daily after that and have been taking it ever since. TMI but it has also helped with my hemorrhoids 💀😂 faster, cleaner, smoother shits, what's not to love?
This is good content. I've tried to adjust my diet to get more fiber so many times and.. realistically, I have failed. I won't stop trying (got 3 batches of kimchi fermenting in the fridge) but now that I think of it, there's no reason not to add some metamucil to my diet. Thanks for the reminder
other tips: pair with flavors that go well with the orange (I'm not crazy about the artificial orange flavor), and mix into a drink that's already thick so you don't have to chug to beat the gloop. The best of both of these worlds is mixing it into a smoothie with other fruit flavors. Tastes great, and is thick enough to keep the metamucil suspended. Even if it doesn't, the texture of a mucil glob won't really stand out amongst all the thick fruit pulp. A lower effort option is mixing it into chocolate milk. The milk is a little thicker and chocolate and orange are a great pair. You can still have glooping problems, but personally I find them more tolerable in this context than if it were just plain water.
I always add flavorless psyllium husk to my coffee. It works well! Changes the flavor and texture very slightly but I've gotten used to it and enjoy it.
Embrace the goop, 2 minutes with mildly warm water makes a delicious jello drink that'll fill your belly with warmth that's perfect for putting you to sleep.
The Verizon ad at the beginning of this video (assuming you're also getting it) has made me realize that I'm homeowner age now and nowhere near owning a home. Great.
Did you know that there is a small subset of people who pee blood if they regularly use Metamucil? Neither did I! Did you also know that if you go to the doctor complaining about that, the first thing they do is stick a camera up your…thing to check what’s going on? Neither did I!
Great video and what a help in mixing the muc! I now do it as you suggested and use low sodium V-8. Its already a little thick so you dont even notice the difference and I much prefer salty over sweet. Thank you!
Here’s my ‘mucil process: 1) Turn faucet on to max cold and let it run while I prep 2) Take out my glass (I use a 12oz wide mouth Ball jar) and scoop in 3 smoothed/flattened teaspoons of the ‘muce 3) Fill it under the faucet while doing some light swirling, then take my coffee frother (I bought it literally only for Metamucil but keep it next to the coffee maker so no one asks about it) and spin that baby up until the ‘mucil is dissolved 4) Chug it as fast as possible because he’s not kidding, that cup will get thicker quicker than you’d like and it’s not fun to drink then Note: I have the sugar-free/artificial sweetener name-brand Metamucil Note: Don’t ask about my coffee frother Happy ‘mucings to you and yours!
I can't believe you sold me on metamucil of all things. I was about to throw out that goopy gag-inducing orange powder but somehow you made it look fashionable to drink again. What the heck? You are a legendary salesperson.
i remember going through my mom's old cookbooks and magazines as a kid and there were so many ads in the 80's about increasing fiber intake. for some reason, it's now seen as something that only "old" people do.
Just check what kind of sweetener is used to avoid digestive issues, the sugar free version has aspartame, older sugar free versions have sucralose which can cause digestive upset and cramps for some people, the one with stevia is best.
As a dude who has been rolling the dice with BMs for the last five years and never landed on a good fiber solution, I'm going to have to give this a try.
Me from the past would never have imagined that I would stop watching TV in favour of independent creators online, who makes sincere and entertaining videos about whatever they cost- including Metamucil. The internet is something else.
Day 1 of the orange muc', prepared exactly as recommended. *chef's kiss* on the consistency of the drink and the advice. I struggle to get my daily fiber and despite eating reasonably well I have high cholesterol. Data seems to support this helping lower that, plus better dookies! I'll report back and maybe edit this comment with updates in a few weeks / months :D As always, thanks for the excellent, informative, tightly written, entertaining food and wellness content!
Shaq could put out a sponsored video on tire pressure gauges and I would click in, knowing that in 4 minutes or less, I would both understand why he was making a video on it and also have my life meaningfully enriched with some useful info. You got a lot of goodwill built up and I think the people see that you'll not say anything or agree to advertiser copy that would go against what you believe or mislead. Obvi you gotta know your analytics but based on engagement for a video about poop-good, I think you should get that bag every so often
I always thought that I don't need those supplements because my bowels seem to work well enough and they always seemed kinda disgusting. This video has taken the second reason away and that has convinced me to try it because hey, I might be missing out.
Wow, this is the first time that I was already aware of all the advice you gave in a video. Regardless, this advice is AMAZING. I've sworn by Metamucil since I started taking it 6 or so years back. I drink it daily with a bottle of flavored water (since the taste isn't the greatest overall).
There's a reason that Metamucil has such amazing ratings on Amazon. I tried it out myself after reading a Reddit thread where people discussed inexpensive, yet life changing purchases.
My wife and I always keep the mucil stocked up. We both suffer from hemorrhoids and a lot of the time, the consistency of our shit is a huge contributing factor. I turned it into a sweet little thing of making her a glass in the morning, you gotta embrace ritual, make it fun, for your health!
I saw this when it came out, thinking it was an interesting and entertaining watch without ever considering it might be relevant to me last month i got diagnosed with ibd and had ibs since i was a teen. and now i drink metamucil daily. so thanks for the vid!
I’m not American (probably don’t get enough fibre either though) so my introduction to Metamucil was a ChubbyEmu video in which someone took too much and ate it like jelly in peanut butter sandwiches(he’s a medical UA-camr that talks about ER cases from medical articles if you’re thinking it’s a food hack). The tl;dr is don’t take more than recommended and if like me you only knew psyllium husk from capsules, drink all the damn water they recommend or a bit more. What a strange crossover episode.
YOOOO WHAT UPPP, METAMUCIL GAMING!!! Here's some more tips, for extra flavor, add some orange or lemon zest or oleo saccharum. Metamucil is already grainy, so you won't notice it! Also, regular flavored water is also good to mix it with. I've been The Juice for a long time, and it has substantially improved my gut health. I'd put even more jokes into this post, but I've heard Metahumor isn't as popular nowadays.
Thanks for doing us a solid
My first superthanks!! 🥲
Meaning thanks for making sure our doo is solid?
@@vinceshamwow5846 that is indeed, the joke
Next week on Internet Shaquille; How to Build a Patio and Stop Touching the Thermostat.
WHO keeps leaving all these LIGHTS ON!!!!!
@Internet Shaquille me.. so i switchef over to smart lights, which in most parts of the flat turn off automatically after 10minutes
HAHA
LOL!
Dude, your commitment to making content that genuinely promotes a lifestyle of real, quiet wellness is a breath of fresh air. No FOMO cooking dishes, no fancy supplements, just common sense talkins. Thank you netshaq!
Ooh, Quiet Wellness is a great phrase!
@Zachary Tippit "FOMO"? Guess you didn't want everyone to understand you or you'd have spelled it out. Oh, well.
@@lisahinton9682 it means fear of missing out 🙂
@@zacharytippit926 Thank you. Now I'm scratching my head trying to figure out what a "fear of missing out dish" is. hahaha
@@lisahinton9682 pretty commonly used phrase
I'm seriously sending this to my dad. He's been mainlining the 'muc for as long as I can remember, and when I still lived at home, I would shake a cold bottle up for him every morning before school/work. He said he takes the pills now because he can't recreate the way that I always mixed it for him, his always turns gloopy super fast. If I knew it was just because I was shaking it up using ice cold water, I would've let him in on the "secret" sooner.
This week a young person told me that she used to microwave Metamucil to make “slime”, so the temperature really does change the results!
how was this comment posted before the vid was uploaded??
@@josephlucatorto4772 maybe it's a channel member thing or a glitch idk
@@josephlucatorto4772 DUMBLEDORE'S MAGIC!!!! IT WAS A MAGIC SPELL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PRE-ORDER HOGWARTS LEGACY, MORTY!
@@josephlucatorto4772 Patreon early access. Get into it 🤌🏿
I'm out of my mind that you made this. The narrative arc of this channel is incredible.
The Elvis burger to metamucil
It's an ad
@@breakfasteatre how much do you think metamucil must have paid this UA-camr with less than a million subscribers to commit a literal crime for them?!
@@breakfasteatre do you think if somebody hit your head with a hammer you would get smarter or dumber?
I am always so impressed with the fluidity of the scripts for your videos. Every word is purposeful and flows into what you are saying next. It honestly reads like poetry even though the content is about a fiber supplement.
also the last line is always a banger.
It's a testament to your skills that a) I clicked on a video about metamucil and b) that I thoroughly enjoyed it. Heartily enjoy your channel, your no-frills scripts and your tasteful delivery
From someone who’s been using it regularly for over 12 years, here’s a tip: if it’s your first time taking psyllium fiber, take less than the recommended amount at first. If you’re not used to it, it can make you feel bloated all day. Start off by taking a small serving in between meals, and increase gradually over a few days. Enjoy!
Good tip, thank you
I'm an Dietitian from Australia, basically this. Fibre intake should be introduced slowly, starting out with -5g per week and increasing by 5 grams each week until you hit the 30g recommended intake in most countries. It really does depend on how much someone is used to eating fibre though, if you have someone who just needs that little bit more already is regularly adding vegetables to their meals, having snacks of fruit, nuts and wholegrain products then they won't need as much as are less likely to have gut issues as a result.
Gee, I wonder why?
i started with 2 cups a day but its been helping me so much, not to be gross lol but since i was a baby, ive had bad constipation, i'm 17 now, just started taking this 3 days ago and my shit doesn't come out hard or in balls, i literally feel like my life has changed
@@ohok4825still happy?
Another good way is just to blend it into your smoothies with frozen berries, if you like those in the morning. I just put a large tablespoon of psyllium husk (which is Metamucil basically is + flavoring) and bbrrr in the blender. As you said, cold temperature slows down the goopification and it also adds a nice thick texture to a smoothie.
It really is a gamechancer for anyone who's struggling with regularity.
I think this is a good idea, if your smoothies are primarily berries, and are cut with a decent amount of fluid to begin with. If you're making a smoothie that's also gonna have a ton of both fresh fruit AND leafy greens, throwing metamucil on top of it, in the same serving might actually be overkill, and have you running into those diarrhetic BMs people are scared of that causes fiber supplement hesitancy in the first place.
berries already contain plenty of fiber
My husband subscribed to your patreon a while back. You have made our lives so much better with your awesome cooking tips and suggestions but I think this one will really change our lives. You see, he suffers from chronic diarrhea. He doesn’t think so because we are young, but I know. Trust me. I know. And now, with your advice, he may finally achieve a life of solid poops. I thought the sous vide was the best thing we ever bought per your advice. No. I think it will be fiber.
If he has the trots the last thing he needs is fiber. Get him on a high fat, ultra low carb diet and he will see improvements very quickly. Cut out the sugar and the seed oils.
@@richardk5246 you're not their doctor, and there's no medical content on your channel or credentials in your name - meaning no one should take you seriously.
Chronic diarrhea can be due to a disease, he really should get it evaluated medically.
I've been drinking this stuff for a couple months now and I'm in my early 30s. Everyone I tell about it is always questioning me as to why, so I just hit them with my classy slogan "it just makes shit easy."
Honestly one of the best purchases I've ever done.
That's an excellent slogan
OMG, and the look on their face is ? lol
"We're making shit ezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"
Metamucil is my secret for single-wipe poops
Early 30s here. Been drinking it for close the three years now. Best decision I’ve ever made.
I'm on anticoagulants that restrict me from eating "leafy greens" which means my fiber intake is a bit limited, so I've been taking (generic) metamucil regularly. My only other protip is that the artificial orange flavor in the fiber is the same one that's used in tang, so I buy the sugar free fiber powder and then also add in some tang so it actually tastes like an orange drink and not "thick water that's orange flavor adjacent"
Just a quick tip for anyone out there who likes to save $$$ or found they didn't necessarily like Metamucil - you can buy 1 lb. bags of bulk psyllium husk (the "active ingredient" in Metamucil) for 1/10th the price. I found the taste of Metamucil strange and also didn't really feel like drinking a bunch of sugar or stevia (depending on what Metamucil variant you buy). You're gonna be trying to drink it fast anyway, why pay 10x for it to taste slightly orangey and sugary.
Be careful, many bulk psyllium husks contain lead, especially if they are sourced from India.
Thank you, Shaquille, for giving us the content we really need. You're the realest.
I feel like you are making some of your videos just to see how loyal your community is. That being said I will keep watching.
Weirdly as a person in my twenties this is the exact video I needed whenever I make it I feel like the consistency is always messed up even if I follow the directions, I wish all of us amazing bowel movements.
Un-sponsored Metamucil promotion is a big move out of the Hank Green playbook. Love to see it!
Actually though I LOVE this shit, if I had a UA-cam channel I also would be promoting it for free
i started taking psyllium husk powder like the day after i turned 30 and holy shit it’s a game changer
'Holy Shit' indeed
@shakenbacon1111 well for me it's more like whole shit
Same! I turned 30, felt old, bought psyllium husk and night cream.
@@mishXY to quote that scene from Broad City: “dump out; flawless!”
@@gasmath do you use the night cream after? Asking for a friend.
If you're wondering if you get enough fiber in a day, here's the math I did: 1/2 lb of Brussels sprouts(7g) 1 onion(1g), 1 tbsp chia seeds (6g), 2tbsp peanut butter(2g), 1 serving almonds(2g), 1 banana (2g), 1 protein bar (2g), 1 serving of whole wheat pasta (5g), and 1 bowl of grape nuts cereal (the ones that are like pebbles, 7g), most of which are considered great high fiber foods, adds up to 2g LESS than the amount of fiber recommended to me in a day (38g), and none of the rest of the food I logged had any fiber whatsoever. Hitting your fiber goals is a lot harder without some assistance than you'd think, even though people will say "just eat more vegetables like carrots and broccoli!" Even though 5 servings EACH OF those only gets you 20g of fiber in a day.
38 grams a day is an absolutely insane suggestion though. Like shit that’s almost equivalent to protein and that’s a macronutrient. No shot that average people from anytime period were hitting that unless their diet was part wood lol
@@monhi64 yeah so usually these amounts are found by surveying people who are healthy and saying "okay well the healthiest were in this range" and parsing out from there, so the recommended amount is probably based on how people who ate 38g per day either a) overestimated if they were bad studies, or b) basically ate a raw, superfood diet and used food as a tool to perfect their body. 38g for a 6'2" 180lb man isn't like "eat this to be healthy enough", it's "the healthiest people with the most desirable outcomes from eating fiber ate that amount or a little more." But that being said, trying to hit 38, even if you end at 28, is better than not.
Still eat the chia, almonds, flax, bananas, blueberries, and non-gluten grains. Eat as much farm not factory/unprocessed as you can. Lower your sweetness and sugar acuity. Skip all US wheat products and processed protein bars. Cut the lactose and eat nutrient dense meals with the amount of protein, greens, and fats dictated by your health and meditation. Look up low fodmaps, talk to your doctor. IBS C and D can be helped by similar diets. Can you eat greens or do you need to restrict them, is citrus creating skin problems, is your endocrine system getting what it needs. Are you a grazer with low blood sugar, or a three squares and two snacks person. Learn what realistic portions look like and ditch the giant plates for a more diminutive salad plate. So many things we could all be doing. Start with one small thing and give it a week. Then add another and give it a week. Before you know it. Bam. You feel better and you’re sleeping better. 🫶🏼
I will say that legumes are real good for this. I think a serving a split peas is maybe 17g by itself
Shaq, this is serendipitous: I decided only yesterday, after learning that daily intake is safe and recommended, to get on a Metamucil (or similar product) routine. This is the video that would be playing in the surrealistic film version of my life at this exact moment, absurdly speaking directly to me, if I were a fictional solipsist. The ice/shaking tips are exactly what I need. Love your channel and thanks!
I have never seen or heard of this before but less then 24h ago I saw a post on reddit about Metamucil and thought this might be a new shitty product aimed at fat Americans who simply refuse to eat healthier and would rather drink a shake of various, unidentifiable powders. Well now I got Baader-Meinhoffed and it seems like it is not so new and bad as I though.
@@gknucklez I think I saw that exact same reddit post, and now, this same video extolling the virtues of metamucil. It's a sign
WOW. Metamucil on reddit, tiktok, Instagram AND UA-cam in the span of a couple of days??? What an amazing, serendipitous coincidence! How does that even happen? Crazy stuff man.
@@KattBon I don't use those other platforms so I didn't see the pattern that was so obvious to you. Not everyone consumes the same Internet!
If anyone lives near an Indian grocery store they psyllium husk for even cheaper, and you can often get the whole husk (not powdered) which you just take a spoonful straight followed with a full glass of water. None of the goopy grossness of the powdered stuff. They even have cardamom (elaichi) flavored husk sometimes. If you don't see "husk" it might be called "isabgol"
thanks :)
I buy the powdered version in bulk from the local coop and prefer it to the unground version. I did some research and either one is fine, it’s just a preference. I don’t like the gritty texture of the non ground psyllium. Plus it makes a great thickener if you’re cutting carbs. I also use it in my dog’s homemade diabetic dog food. He can only have 1 cup of food per day and he acts like he’s starving all the time, the psyllium powder helps him feel more full and he’s less likely to rampage. (Also good for blood sugar.)
Instead of husk or isabgol, it's sometimes labeled "Lal Mirch". Try to chug it so quickly you don't taste it until it's already down.
Please, be VERY careful with this. I once bought a cheaper version from India until I read the fine print - WARNING, CONTAINS LEAD. When I looked further into it, many products from India are unregulated and high in lead. Especially psyllium husk. Best to spend the extra couple dollars and be safe with something tested and regulated.
@@BlizzJaster damn you are evil
Thanks! Honestly, this couldn't have come at a better time. I've been feeling blah and bloated lately especially but never thought of what to do better about it and this has been super helpful. I absolutely notice a huge difference when I drink it every day.
folks, u truly love 2 see it
Shaq out here playing the long game, trying to keep us alive longer so we can smash more like buttons on his videos for more years
Fantastic video on topic that never gets enough attention when it comes to nutrition! I'd like to add, if you can't have Metamucil because of some of the additives or simply prefer a cheaper/not as sweet drink: The main ingredient in Metamucil is psyllium husk/powder and is available to buy as a non-branded product in many places. It can be sprinkled over foods like oats without altering the taste or texture much. You can also drink it the same way you'd drink Metamucil, but the taste is a bit more noticeably "earthy", so it may take some getting used to. Generally, I find it more versatile than powder options with very strong flavors.
It can also be bought in capsule form, though I'm not sure if this can affect the effectiveness.
I started taking this after seeing your video. It's great, and the research on psyllium husk looks quite promising. Thank you.
I tried this with just a regular glass of ice water and stirring it a lot with a metal straw and it was still way better than when I have used non ice water! Thank you!
Big chief coming in with what I thought was a joke, but now I am considering buying some muc'.
Thanks Shaq!
You are so impressively well spoken! A delight to listen to
I've honestly been thinking about taking this for a while, and seeing this is going to put me over the edge.
1:39 the advertiser who approved this script is ahead of the game
My mom extolled the benefits of fiber to me from a young age, so I tend to get enough from what I already eat (old fashioned oats for breakfast near daily, whole wheat bread, plenty of fruits and vegetables, etc)
Fiber supplement’s definitely a good idea for people who for whatever reason can’t get it from their diet though.
If anyone is curious about fiber in general, mycelium husk (Metamucil) is a soluble fiber. This is good for adding bulk to your stool, if youre dealing with runniness or small pellets. Insoluble fiber like bran flakes/raisin bran, is good for drawing water to your stool, like if you are very compacted or constipated. Different fibers for different problems
this comment just changed my life
@@trinh_win Ok nigga 👍
It’s the opposite. Soluble fiber draws water in, insoluble fiber adds bulk.
My dude it is quite literally the opposite.
Holy shit thank you!
I'd actually been searching for how to make this palatable to drink and the best I had come up with was to stir it as fast as possible in half a glass of a protein shake and then chug it before it turns non-newtonian.
same here. i even used an immersion blender with a whisk attachment to get it super mixed and it would still turn to gloop after about a minute. i tried the ice and shake bottle trick and it works! i can finally just sip on it.
I’m so happy you posted this video. Over a year ago when I moved out of my parents house I got the rudest awakening to the fact that my diet and BMs were utter cheeks. A Reddit-rabbit hole in and I was off to the nearest rite aid for what I would then go on to recommend to all of my friends. We were all in our mid-20s and as I approach 30 I can’t even begin to express my love for this stuff.
Love this.
I've been taking Metamucil since my early 20s because I knew that my fiber intake was never going to be as stable as I'd like. I've settled on taking a heaped tablespoon in a coffee mug every morning and night and it's honestly heavenly. I was amused to see the size of the container Shaq used, because when I started I was putting the powder into a similar amount of water and I HATED chugging that orange garbage down. Moving into a smaller container made the whole thing possible for me. (I do drink a lot of water and tea throughout the day, so I diluted the mixture soon after drinking it - it might be problematic to drink at that concentration otherwise)
truly an educational king. I thought we were only meant to take this when you get constipated but today I learned more
I bought a bottle of glucomannan pills and a bottle of psyllium pills yesterday. SERIOUS TIP: Cut your protein shakes with water soluble fiber, like flavorless Metamucil, and non soluble fiber, my favorite of which is just baker's chocolate powder. Having both types of fiber is good for you, and adding fiber to your pre-made protein powder helps reduce the sugar content even further. I even add peanut powder to mine for a little extra flavor and protein.
I mean, I don't know if that would hurt protein absorption (I try not to take fiber at the same time as my meds), but if not, that's kind of genius. Because protein shakes definitely make things worse downstairs.
if you use casein and throw it in the fridge for a few min, the whole thing sets up like pudding. i eat it in a bowl as a dessert.
@@philipfahy9658 fiber actually helps the protein digest properly. Gut bacteria will eat protein when plant matter isn’t available, which is the cause of nasty protein farts. It also helps the protein take it’s time and be absorbed instead of excreted prematurely.
Chocolate orange sounds good to me! I'll give the metaprotein mix a shot.
This video is right on the money. Perfect message and even smoother delivery.
I legit just started taking a generic brand fiber powder and I can say it's great. Start a little slower, maybe 1 teaspoon, if you're starting it so you know what you'll feel like. Drink it with plenty of water, and you'll be golden.
My roommate has been on me off and on for a while now trying to convince me to try metamucil. I fall pretty squarely in the first category: why do I need a supplement when I can just eat better food? The point you make about how difficult it is to eat that well every meal hit home though, and maybe getting a helping hand isn't the worst idea.
It's really not a big deal, just drink 8oz of water with a tablespoon of mucil mixed in every morning for a week and see if makes you poop better. That's it
it's literally just fiber and your body needs lots of it (more than you probably think). if you can "cheat" to get more, than do it lol.
if you live in a country that doesn't have metamusil at a reasonable price, linen seeds are also an excellent source of fiber. find linen seed powder (or blitz whole linen seeds), add 1-2 teaspoons to a glass of water with an optional flavoring. alternatively, try to find some fiber suppliment with *psyllium* as the main component. that's the stuff they make metamusil from
Is linseed and linen seed the same thing?
@@triphazard2906 yes, sometimes it's called flaxseed too
I mix mine with whatever Orange Juice I have in the fridge and I love it that way. I advise against mixing it with Orange Juice w/ Pulp though because it can make the consistency a bit overbearing.
Thanks for this video, Shaq! If anyone is interested, you can essentially forage the product Metamucil. It comes from plantain, not the banana-like thing, but plants in the genus Plantago. The seeds in particular produce *mucilage* which the important component of this product. Mucilage is essentially a dietary fiber and is responsible for the thickening action of the water it is placed and mixed into. I have a video on foraging and making an at home mucilage for those who are curious! I'll try to do one with Plantago in the future!
A unique contribution to the food and cooking community. You really have an interesting and fresh approach.
So, credit where credit is due, I've been drinking metamucil daily since I saw this video and it's actually lowered my cholesterol. However, I think this overcomplicates the process a little. I find that its much easier just to take a cup, put in metamucil, fill it halfway with cold water, give it a vigorous stir with a spoon and chug it. I found that the Ice was making it too cold to down it, plus the metamucil would clump up around the cubes. And shaking the bottle (I use a mason jar with lid) just made the bottle a lot messier as the muc would find it's way into the screw top of the lid. So, do it however you like, but for me a simple stir and chug does it.
I've also just bought the generic, unflavored psyllium husk and drink it with a glass of milk. The semi-"nutty" flavor complements milk quite well.
You are the best, most wholesome thing on the internet. I love you, Internet Shaquille!
Metamucil is truly a game changer. First tried it a few years ago when eating really spicy food as I heard it would help the resulting bm go smoother, ended up using it daily after that and have been taking it ever since.
TMI but it has also helped with my hemorrhoids 💀😂 faster, cleaner, smoother shits, what's not to love?
Here at the end of 2023 to say that this prompted me to start drinking Metamucil, and it made a genuine difference!
This is good content. I've tried to adjust my diet to get more fiber so many times and.. realistically, I have failed. I won't stop trying (got 3 batches of kimchi fermenting in the fridge) but now that I think of it, there's no reason not to add some metamucil to my diet. Thanks for the reminder
Wow I’m surprised you aren’t at 1M! Your channel is perfect imo
other tips: pair with flavors that go well with the orange (I'm not crazy about the artificial orange flavor), and mix into a drink that's already thick so you don't have to chug to beat the gloop. The best of both of these worlds is mixing it into a smoothie with other fruit flavors. Tastes great, and is thick enough to keep the metamucil suspended. Even if it doesn't, the texture of a mucil glob won't really stand out amongst all the thick fruit pulp.
A lower effort option is mixing it into chocolate milk. The milk is a little thicker and chocolate and orange are a great pair. You can still have glooping problems, but personally I find them more tolerable in this context than if it were just plain water.
I always add flavorless psyllium husk to my coffee. It works well! Changes the flavor and texture very slightly but I've gotten used to it and enjoy it.
My heart is warmed to see so many other people extolling the virtues of psyllium husk 🥰. People don't get enough fiber in their diet!
This literally changed my life, it wasn't even grainy!
Embrace the goop, 2 minutes with mildly warm water makes a delicious jello drink that'll fill your belly with warmth that's perfect for putting you to sleep.
The Verizon ad at the beginning of this video (assuming you're also getting it) has made me realize that I'm homeowner age now and nowhere near owning a home. Great.
Did you know that there is a small subset of people who pee blood if they regularly use Metamucil? Neither did I! Did you also know that if you go to the doctor complaining about that, the first thing they do is stick a camera up your…thing to check what’s going on? Neither did I!
You're saving lives with this comment, my good man.
Why is that they pee blood? That's very alarming
Great video and what a help in mixing the muc! I now do it as you suggested and use low sodium V-8. Its already a little thick so you dont even notice the difference and I much prefer salty over sweet. Thank you!
Hank Green got me to try this with a similar unsponsored recommendation video, and it genuinely helped me with digestive issues I had for a long time
The marinara video got me intrigued and this video made me subscribe 😂
Incredible content. Never been so regular baybee
This is the most 30's thing I've ever seen and as of last year, I'm here for it.
This is so good! You're like the cool internet cousin who's come to visit for the holidays and genuinely cares about us, your also internet cousins
Here’s my ‘mucil process:
1) Turn faucet on to max cold and let it run while I prep
2) Take out my glass (I use a 12oz wide mouth Ball jar) and scoop in 3 smoothed/flattened teaspoons of the ‘muce
3) Fill it under the faucet while doing some light swirling, then take my coffee frother (I bought it literally only for Metamucil but keep it next to the coffee maker so no one asks about it) and spin that baby up until the ‘mucil is dissolved
4) Chug it as fast as possible because he’s not kidding, that cup will get thicker quicker than you’d like and it’s not fun to drink then
Note: I have the sugar-free/artificial sweetener name-brand Metamucil
Note: Don’t ask about my coffee frother
Happy ‘mucings to you and yours!
Thanks for putting yourself out there and making a video like this. We appreciate what you do
I can't believe you sold me on metamucil of all things. I was about to throw out that goopy gag-inducing orange powder but somehow you made it look fashionable to drink again. What the heck? You are a legendary salesperson.
I've just gotten on the Metamucil train recently, so seeing this video is both helpful and hilarious.
i remember going through my mom's old cookbooks and magazines as a kid and there were so many ads in the 80's about increasing fiber intake. for some reason, it's now seen as something that only "old" people do.
Didn't think I'd be buying Metamucil on Amazon today but here we are
Just check what kind of sweetener is used to avoid digestive issues, the sugar free version has aspartame, older sugar free versions have sucralose which can cause digestive upset and cramps for some people, the one with stevia is best.
As a dude who has been rolling the dice with BMs for the last five years and never landed on a good fiber solution, I'm going to have to give this a try.
Generating true 'lols' with (depressinlgy) relateable bathroom humor - Bless you netshaq
Me from the past would never have imagined that I would stop watching TV in favour of independent creators online, who makes sincere and entertaining videos about whatever they cost- including Metamucil.
The internet is something else.
Day 1 of the orange muc', prepared exactly as recommended. *chef's kiss* on the consistency of the drink and the advice.
I struggle to get my daily fiber and despite eating reasonably well I have high cholesterol. Data seems to support this helping lower that, plus better dookies!
I'll report back and maybe edit this comment with updates in a few weeks / months :D
As always, thanks for the excellent, informative, tightly written, entertaining food and wellness content!
I started taking psyllium husk this year and it’s honestly a lifesaver, I’m excited try this version out!
Content I was unaware I was looking for.
My DUDE, this is what the people have been waiting for!!
Shaq could put out a sponsored video on tire pressure gauges and I would click in, knowing that in 4 minutes or less, I would both understand why he was making a video on it and also have my life meaningfully enriched with some useful info.
You got a lot of goodwill built up and I think the people see that you'll not say anything or agree to advertiser copy that would go against what you believe or mislead. Obvi you gotta know your analytics but based on engagement for a video about poop-good, I think you should get that bag every so often
Sad this didn’t do as well as your other videos, you’re an angel!
I always thought that I don't need those supplements because my bowels seem to work well enough and they always seemed kinda disgusting. This video has taken the second reason away and that has convinced me to try it because hey, I might be missing out.
I love your proof that this is non sponsored 😆
Great message. Husk powder is great!
Wow, this is the first time that I was already aware of all the advice you gave in a video. Regardless, this advice is AMAZING. I've sworn by Metamucil since I started taking it 6 or so years back. I drink it daily with a bottle of flavored water (since the taste isn't the greatest overall).
This video made me love you even more than when I first started watching this channel years ago
Ah I just love the subtle dig at AG1, by using their containers and bottle 😄
Way to go Shaq, truly you are a man of the people!
“Me-Maw’s special Tang!!! “😂 😝🤣
Really appreciate having a video on healthy eating, and not just pretty eating
You and hank green are the Metamucil promoters, and I'm all for it. This plus squatting made all my problems go away
Watching this on my more regular toilet visits thanks to the power of Metamucil. Truly has helped me so much in all seriousness.
Internet Shaquille Hank Green
🤝
Fanboying for Metamucil
“Proof this isn’t an ad” had me busting up laughing while getting ready for work this morning
You missed the biggest benefit... The savings on toilet paper.
There's a reason that Metamucil has such amazing ratings on Amazon. I tried it out myself after reading a Reddit thread where people discussed inexpensive, yet life changing purchases.
My wife and I always keep the mucil stocked up. We both suffer from hemorrhoids and a lot of the time, the consistency of our shit is a huge contributing factor. I turned it into a sweet little thing of making her a glass in the morning, you gotta embrace ritual, make it fun, for your health!
I saw this when it came out, thinking it was an interesting and entertaining watch without ever considering it might be relevant to me
last month i got diagnosed with ibd and had ibs since i was a teen. and now i drink metamucil daily. so thanks for the vid!
I’m not American (probably don’t get enough fibre either though) so my introduction to Metamucil was a ChubbyEmu video in which someone took too much and ate it like jelly in peanut butter sandwiches(he’s a medical UA-camr that talks about ER cases from medical articles if you’re thinking it’s a food hack). The tl;dr is don’t take more than recommended and if like me you only knew psyllium husk from capsules, drink all the damn water they recommend or a bit more. What a strange crossover episode.
YOOOO WHAT UPPP, METAMUCIL GAMING!!! Here's some more tips, for extra flavor, add some orange or lemon zest or oleo saccharum. Metamucil is already grainy, so you won't notice it! Also, regular flavored water is also good to mix it with.
I've been The Juice for a long time, and it has substantially improved my gut health. I'd put even more jokes into this post, but I've heard Metahumor isn't as popular nowadays.
The final joke earned the thumbs up. Well DONE good sir!
This is definitely one of the top ten channels on UA-cam.
This is absolutely main content material and don't let anyone tell you otherwise.