Many experts believe that disease beings in the colon.  The colon is the third most common site for cancer and it is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in Canada today.

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Your colon is your large intestine and it is your own personal waste management system for your body.  It is here that toxins can either healthily be removed or a clogged and unhealthy colon will allow the toxins to buildup.  You can easily modify your diet to create a healthier environment for your colon.  By eating the correct foods, you will be eliminating debris from your colon naturally.  If you are recurrently suffering from bacterial and fungal infections, your colon may be to blame!

Fiber

Fiber is extremely important when it comes to your colon.  Fiber can naturally be found in green leafy vegetables, fruits, beans, seeds, nuts and whole grain foods.  By eating a high-fiber diet, you’ll be supporting a healthier digestive system.  The fiber gets rid of negative debris from your colon as if it was being swept out by a broom.  Both soluble and insoluble fiber is important to your diet.  Soluble fiber increases valuable bacteria, producing natural antibiotics to eliminate harmful bacteria, such as Salmonella and E-Coli.

At the top of the list for a health colon-friendly diet are flax seeds and oats.  They are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber.  Just one tablespoon of flax seeds contains four to six grams of fiber!  Other good foods in this category include beans, peas, rice, barley, citrus, strawberry and apples.  You can get a good amount of insoluble fiber by eating whole wheat, rye, brown rice, barley, cabbage, beets, carrots, brussels sprouts, turnips, cauliflower and apples (with the skin).

Think Green!

Green foods are an excellent source of health for your colon!  Alfalfa, wheatgrass, barley grass, spirulina and blue-grass algae are excellent choices.  These are all ideal foods for cleansing the colon naturally.  In addition to cleansing, these types of foods can also soothe and heal damaged tissue in the digestive tract, helping the body to obtain oxygen while drawing out toxins.

Water

Water is your next best friend when it comes to cleansing your colon naturally.  Water is very important to keeping our bodies lubricated and working properly.  Did you know that the human body is made up of 80 % water?  That’s a lot of water!  We need water to keep our vital organs working properly, but also to keep our joints lubricated and to make sure everything is functioning properly.  You should be drinking plenty of water throughout the day and it should be your beverage of choice before anything else.

Those suffering from an insufficient amount of water tend to be constipated and have high toxicity levels in their bowels.  Drink anywhere from six to ten glasses of healthy water a day.

Conclusion

Eat a diet high in healthy fiber and drink plenty of water.  By eating lots of green leafy vegetables and eating healthy fruit, you’ll be doing a good job keeping your colon clean of debris and toxins.