Foods that Detox the Colon




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Saturday, October 31st, 2009





    Beneficial Foods for Colon Detox

  1. 25 grams of fiber a day is recommended. Foods such as leafy green vegetables, watercress, broccoli sprouts and cabbage. Fruits are also good for a high fiber diet. Other foods beneficial to colon detox are citrus fruits like lemons. Lemons help remove mucous from the body. Garlic is also great for the colon and the immune system. Try to buy organic foods whenever you can. They have no pesticides which contribute to toxins in the body.
    Green tea and water are important beverages to consume while detoxing the colon to help the body from getting dehydrated. The green tea also contains antioxidants beneficial to detox. Consuming alkaline-producing foods will ensure proper nutrition for the body.

    2. Alkaline-producing Foods

  2. Alkalizing foods and minerals can be beneficial to the body during colon detox. These types of foods are not acidic, which aids the body in regulating its pH level. Alkalizing minerals are calcium, magnesium, potassium and iron. Minerals consumed from alkalizing foods will help to reduce the amount of mucous and plaque along the colon walls.

    3. Things to Avoid During Colon Detox

  3. When detoxing, do not use spirits or alcohol, no smoking or caffeine or drugs. Avoid saturated fats and high fructose corn syrup and any refined or processed foods.  The main minerals contained in acid-producing foods are sulfur, phosphorus and chlorine. These can be bad for the colon, causing mucoid plaque to build up, and will not help with the detox process.

    4. Benefits of Colon Detox

  4. A healthy colon can give remove the fog, improve skin and hair.  Colon detox can give you a boost of energy and make all of the bodily systems run more efficiently. Once the colon has been detoxified, the body can better absorb vitamins and minerals from food, and consumed drinks.

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