If you’re looking for a dirtier part of the body, you’ll have few others to choose from beyond the colon. It is pretty obvious why. Nevertheless, beyond the obvious, the colon often bears the brunt of a bad diet. All sorts of toxins and plaques build up in the colon as a result of a poor diet that is a little too generous on the deep fried and too skimpy on fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Therefore, from time to time, beneficial colon cleansing is necessary to, pardon the pun, flush out your colon and cleanse it.

You could get an enema kit and routinely cleanse your colon manually but this can be an unsavory proposition for most people. The best way to clean out your colon is to switch up your diet to something far simpler and more healthy that will not only give your digestive track a break but also leech away many of the toxins that are present in your colon that can be reabsorbed by the body and cause problems like bad breath, weight gain, fatigue and certain types of cancers. Here is a short list of some of the top foods for colon cleansing.

1. Water

Although not really a type of food, water is an ideal element for cleaning your colon because it not only promotes regularity but it flushes out many of the free floating toxins throughout your digestive system. Most people do not consume the recommended daily amount of water. Knock out two birds with one stone by drinking at least six to eight glasses of water per day.

 

2. Fresh Produce

It may come as no surprise that fresh fruits and vegetables are good for the body due to their nutritional benefits. However, the colon benefits from this produce especially since it is far easier to pass than processed foods or meat products. While all fruits are beneficial, apples, berries and prunes have been found to confer the most health benefits to people cleansing their colon. The same goes for vegetables. All are helpful but leafy greens are best such as spinach, broccoli, watercress, kale and chard. The fiber from these natural products will also promote regularity.

 

3. Nuts and Seeds

As a healthy source of protein almonds, walnuts, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds are hard to beat. Nevertheless, they are also great colon cleansing components that are best eaten raw. Flax seed is also a fantastic element to incorporate because it not only promotes colon health but it can combat diabetes, lower blood pressure and absorbs water through expansion which allows it to leech away bodily toxins.

 

4. Whole Grains and Beans

Although it was touched on before, having fiber in a colon cleanse diet is important to promote regularity and to also increase bowel movements and help lose weight. Focus on whole grains like wheat bread, brown rice, oat and barley to get your daily allotment of fiber. Another great addition that is not only versatile but chock full of nutritional goodness are beans such as lima beans, black beans, lentils and peas.

 

Maintain a diet rich in these food items for a period of one to three months to see the greatest benefits. Not only will your colon thank you, but your waistline will too.

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