There are numerous products to cleanse your colon. While cleaning your colon can be a very rewarding experience, many people forget to eat well while doing it. Here are some tips on what to do and what not to do.
The things to stay away from while undergoing a colon cleanse.
Much of what is considered food these days can, in fact, cause extensive damage to the colon and the entire digestive system. Most of the things you should do are common sense things that your mother taught you.
Stay away from things like artificial flavors, colors, and preservatives. All of these ingredients increase the load on your digestive system. Also, processed or fortified foods can cause real problems.
Do not eat soda, candy, or fried foods. Fast food is also a simple no-no. A universal rule of thumb to remember is that if it’s not natural, don’t eat it!
Make sure your meats are not processed. Deli meats, hot dogs, bacon, and others are often highly processed and contain a large number of additives and preservatives.
Organic food is one way to reduce the amount of toxins in your body, and recently organic food has been shown to contain higher amounts of nutrients than non-organic food.
For children, snacks can be a part of everyday life. Snacks give them energy so they can finish homework and play outside instead of collapsing in front of the TV. These snacks can be fruits, vegetables, or lean meats.
Resist the urge to buy the packaged snacks at the grocery store. These are full of sugars and salt.
Lastly, get your fiber in supplement form or in high-fiber foods.
High fiber foods include:
o Fruits
or Pears
or Figs
or Blueberries
o Apples with skin
o Grains
o Pasta (wheat)
or Ban Flakes
or oatmeal
o Whole Wheat Bread
o Vegetables
or lentils
or Lima Beans
o Black Beans
or Almonds
o Vegetables
o Peas
o Artichokes
o Brussels sprouts
o Boiled turnip greens