A healthy colon with fruits & vegetables!

WHAT FRUITS & VEGETABLES HELP FOR A HEALTHY COLON?

In general, eating a variety of fruits and vegetables is a simple but effective way to keep your colon clean and healthy. It prevents not just colon problems but a whole host of problems that can be traced back to a dirty and malfunctioning colon.

FRUIT

Fruit is definitely one of the top colon cleansing foods, especially when eaten raw and (ideally) with the peel! Fruit is packed with fibers, vitamins, antioxidants and many other beneficial and detoxifying substances.

Some of the most colon-friendly fruits are apple (best is to eat it with the skin), blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, prunes, figs and dates, pears and avocados. Other colon-friendly fruits are: kiwis, mangos, oranges, tangerines, papaya, plums, raisins and strawberries.

VEGETABLES

Like fruits, vegetables are full packed fiber bombs, including vital nutrients. Some of the top list healthy colon vegetables are: green peas, snow peas, spinach, Swiss chard, potatoes with their skins(!), beets, broccoli, carrots, kale, corn, Brussels sprouts, rhubarb, turnip, parsnips and winter squash as well! Other healthy vegetalbe options are: eggplant, bean sprouts, sweet potatoes with their skins, bok choy and artichokes.

One word of warning: green peas, beets, broccoli, carrots, parsnips, turnips and winter squash are the ‘notorious’ prime culprits for causing gas.

PROTECTION AGAINST COLON CANCER?

Over the past few years numberous colon researchers have studies this question in men and women. Some studies have indicates that there is a positive effect that fruits and veggies may reduce the colon cancer risk, especially in men. However, the results remain undecided since quite some studes have not confirmed the answer with a ’significant’ result.

By the way, there are many foods that cleanse the colon that can be easily integrated into a day-to-day diet. You don’t need to visit speciality food stores and you don’t need to increase your food budget either! Don’t forget to eliminate foods and drinks that are bad for the colon, and check a reliable source before making a significant change to your diet.