Sunday, February 1, 2009

Cleanse Your Colon Naturally

By Harold Ulvaeus

Many people rely on food alone to cleanse the colon. While this may be a good alternative to invasive medical procedures, such as colon hydrotherapy, it is better to combine a colon cleansing diet with other types of colon flushing remedies. There are a great number of foods that cleanse the colon, and when consumed in conjunction with each other, they can have a greater positive effect.

Juice Fasting One of the most effective ways that foods can cleanse the colon is really the lack of foods, or a fast. You can fast and refrain from eating most foods to help the body purge itself of built up feces in the colon. Juice fasts are popular, as they will provide you with the nutrients your body needs during the fast. Make sure to consult your doctor before going on any type of diet or fast.

Leafy Green Vegetables.There is a reason your mother tried so hard to persuade you to eat your spinach. Studies show that leafy green vegetables such as Broccoli, Spinach, and kale can have a positive effect on the colon. You can eat these types of fresh vegetables in a salad or add them to your favorite meal.

Fruit. Fruits are some of natures most efficient colon cleansers. The natural fermentable and un fermentable fibers found in fruits, do not only cleanse the colon rapidly, they also promote regularity. Many dried fruits, such as prunes and grapes actually help with contipation.

Whole Grains. Whole grains found in wheat breads and wheat pastas can help to cleanse the colon as well. You can incorporate any type of whole grain into your diet in conjunction with other foods that cleanse the colon for maximum effect. Sprouted grain breads are the best, and they are heart healthy too!

Besides adding foods beneficial to your colon, avoiding some less than healthy foods is also part of the program. Some foods to avoid are fried foods, fast foods, french fries and hamburgers. Use healthy oils in your cooking, such as canola oil and olive oil.

Avoid high calorie foods such as cakes, candy and ice cream. Get plenty of exercise. There are many things you can do to keep your colon clean, but the easiest and overall most effective way is to get plenty of exercise while maintaining a healthy, colon friendly diet. - 15683

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