7 Foods That Cleanse Your Colon

With the popularity of different colon cleansing products, you might sometimes be in a dilemma about what product to buy and what to avoid.

Whether or not these products are effective, only time can predict.

We will see when real testimonials begin pouring in.

Anyway! There are certain foods that cleanse your colon.

They do it well, they are cheap and safe.

Eating a variety of foods will aid in cleansing your colon and keeping it healthy. A healthy diet definately prevents colon problems!

You'd be surprised about some of these colon cleansing foods. They are quite ordinary.

Here is a list of the best foods that cleanse your colon:

1.Fruits

Always fruits! Fruits are among the best colon cleansing agents known to man. Eat them raw, ripe and organic if possible. Fruits contain plenty of fiber and we all know that fiber is critical to colon health.

Fruits also contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. All extremely beneficial for your health.

Among the best colon cleansing fruits are apples, all berries, figs, prunes, dates, avocadoes, kiwis, oranges, mangoes, papayas, tangerines and the list goes on. Pick your favorite and eat as much as you like.

2. Vegetables

Like fruits, vegetables are loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Vegetables are not the most tasty, but they are so incredibly healthy that you cannot skip them! I myself blend them in smoothies, make sallads and steam them.

Some of the best vegetables to eat are spinach, broccoli, celery, romaine lettuce, kale. Next in line are potatoes with skin (it's a vegetable right? ;)), beets, carrots, corn, rhubarb, brussel sprouts, turnips, squash, parsnips, eggplant, artichokes and so much more. You can't go wrong, just eat.

3. Whole-Grain Breads

Bread is great! Avoid sugary and bad breads. Keep to the healthy clean alternatives, look at the ingredients label.

Good breads are rich in fiber, and by now you already know that fiber is awesome for you. I almost always eat rye or multigrain breads that contain as little sugar and other additives as possible.

4. Brown Rice & Whole-Wheat Pasta

Lots of fiber here, but make sure you balance your diet with other foods, because rice and pasta aren't known as the most nutritionally dense foods.

If you eat a lot of them, it may mean that you neglect other foods, which may lead to nutritional deficiencies, which in turn can lead to health problems down the road.

5. Nuts & Seeds

Eat these in moderation, a high-fat diet is never good. Nuts and seeds contain lots of fiber, vitamins and minerals. You can also use them to make great salads, or add them to cereals. Buy nuts as natural as you can find, that means not roasted, not salted or anything like that.

Examples of great nuts and seeds are whole flax seeds, almonds, pine nuts, peanuts, walnuts, hazelnuts, pistachios, brazil nuts, macadamia, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds and the biggest of them all - coconut!

6. Beans

Legumes are great and very important for our health. Legumes like lima beans, kidney beans, navy beans, black-eyed beans, chickpeas and split peas are beneficial for our colon.

You can make great soups with beans, and let's not forget how essential they can be to a good mexican meal.

7. Cereals

Last but not least, cereals! Get them without lots of extra stuff, no sugar, fats, sweeteners or weird additives.

If you can find them pure like this then they are great for your stomach. Cereals were created because people weren't getting enough fiber in their diet, that's why they contain lots of fiber!

Good cereals that are rich in soluble fiber are bran, wheat, flax, rye and oats. Look for these in your cereal!

Eating foods that cleanse your colon on a regular basis can prevent colon problems in the long run, so check your diet and start right away!