Sunday, August 9, 2009

Natural Colon Cleanse -With Healthy Foods

By Harold Ulvaeus

It is more and more common that people rely on a healthy diet to keep their colon clean. A healthy diet is an alternative to more invasive therapies, such as colonics, or colon hydrotherapy, but a combination of diet and some form of colon flushing remedy is a better alternative. There are many foods that help keep the colon clean, consumed in combination they can have a more powerful effect.

Fasting With Natural Juices. A very effective way of cleaning the colon with foods is to have none.No food will assist the body to purge itself of accumulated feces in the colon. Fasting with juices will supply all the nutrients the body needs without adding anything to the colon.A juice fast will also help to detoxify and support other organs in your body besides the colon. Before undertaking a fast do consult with your physician.

Green Leafy Vegetables. Some of the most beneficial green vegetables for the colon are: Broccoli, Spinach and Kale. They can be cooked as a side dish, or made into a salad. Be sure to locate a number of recipes in order to make these healthy vegetables into sumptuous, flavorful dishes if they are not already your favorites.

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 constipation.

Whole Grains. Grains still containing their hull, and thus the fiber content, are another source of natural colon cleansers. Look for breads with whole grains, and pasta with whole grains.

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. - 14130

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