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Natural Foods to Cleanse the Colon

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Natural Foods to Cleanse the Colon

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These days, colon cleansing has become very popular among weight loss programs, thanks to its quick way to help detoxify the body and restore regularity.
It may be wiser to try to go to the nucleus of the problem and fix it, chronic constipation and irregularity have become a major problem, thanks to the highly processed nature and the deficiency of fiber and nutrients in our diets. Cleansing our colon now and then won’t prevent the problem, the best way to keep it clean and healthy is to incorporate naturally colon cleansing and detoxifying foods into your daily diet, such as:

Natural Foods to Cleanse the Colon

Mango: A delicious exotic fruit that has long been used as a folk remedy to relieve constipation as it possesses laxative properties, It is high in minerals and vitamins, its especially helpful for those with constipation, but it may be a bit too tart for some tastes.

Probiotic yogurt: an excellent food to restore regularity, but try minimally processed yogurt, since many are full of unhealthy ingredients, pasteurized and contain many stabilizers and sweetening agents.

Fermented foods: such as kefir and unpasteurized, cultured butter that is made from the milk fat of grass fed cows is also a great probiotic source.
Flax seeds: are one of the best foods you can consume for colon and intestinal health, they are colon friendly and the perfect way to get some extra fiber and a powerhouse of healthy protein and essential fatty acids that can keep you feeling full for hours. Flax seeds act as a natural, non-irritating laxative, acting as a natural scrubbing and cleansing agent for the walls of the colon and intestines, helping to keep them free of debris.

Finally, Fruits: Organic apples, grapes, pineapples, papaya and kiwi are good for the entire digestive system, they are rich in fiber, easily bulk up and create extra volume and they act as a natural lubricant which makes them good choices for colon health. They also contain valuable enzymes that help maintain regularity.

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