3 Steps To A Healthy Colon

Healthy intestines are the key to being healthy overall, as they are associated with the elimination of toxins, nutrient uptake and a well-functioning immune system. So, increase your overall health by taking the necessary steps for a healthy colon.

Read on to find out which 3 steps are so important that you can not skip them if you want a healthy colon: A diet based on foods that are processed as little as possible and do not contain additives, regular cleansing, and proper probiotic supplement.

Why do you want a healthy colon?

Your intestines play several roles in your body:

• They complete the digestive process.
• They are also responsible for absorbing nutrients through their walls (which then enter the bloodstream).

• A healthy colon stores and expels feces.
• In addition, the intestines regulate the balance of water in your body.
• They are also linked to your immune system.

That is why it is so important to have a healthy colon, since otherwise your body will not function properly and you will have problems both in the short and long term.

Three steps you can not skip

For a healthy colon, follow these three basic steps.

1. Eat unprocessed foods

Your diet should be based on foods that are processed as little as possible and do not contain additives. The food should not go through refining processes that remove fiber. In other words,  cut out refined grains, white flour and sugar.

Your diet should include animal protein (red meat, fish, eggs, dairy products). However, the following food groups should dominate your plate at every meal:

• Fruits and vegetables
• Legumes
• Whole grains
• Nuts and seeds
• Mushroom
• Pliers

Fiber consumption warning:

When you eat high-fiber foods, you also need to increase your water intake as you may otherwise block your bowels. If you mostly eat refined foods, you may suffer from constipation the first few days when you start eating fiber. This is because your body adapts to the change.

Foods with added fiber are not the best option for the colon, as  too much fiber is actually bad for you. Just eat a good amount of fruits and vegetables every day and you will get all the fiber you need naturally.

2. A cleanser for the colon

The colon is the end of your digestive tract and the organ responsible for removing waste. Therefore, it is natural to clean it to prevent toxins from building up. You can use this treatment once in a while to deep cleanse your intestines.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (10 g)
• 3 apricots
• 1 cup water (200 ml)
• The juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil or olive oil (15 g)

What am I doing?

• The night before, let the chia seeds and apricots soak in a cup of water.

• The next day when you get up, whip the water, seeds and apricots (without the apricot stones) together with lemon juice and oil.

How do I take it?

• Drink this mixture as the first thing you do in the morning, at least half an hour before breakfast.
• You can consume it once a week or every other week.

3. Probiotics

The third thing you can not skip if you want a healthy colon, in addition to eating healthy food and using natural cleansing treatments once in a while, is to protect your fragile intestinal flora.

Various factors can damage these healthy bacteria:

• Antibiotics and other medications
• An unbalanced diet with too much processed food and additives
• Intestinal disorders
• Stress and emotional states
• A sedentary lifestyle

To protect and restore your intestinal flora, you can take probiotics as a supplement, which should always be taken on an empty stomach, two hours before and after eating. This is a requirement for it to work properly, since if you mix it with food, all it does will be to improve digestion.

There are many types of probiotics and they vary in quality. The more variations they contain, the more complete and effective they will be. You can take them temporarily or when you need help getting things moving.

You can also add fermented foods to your diet, as they are rich in probiotics as well. Some of the most recommended are:

• Kefir
• Natural yogurt
• Sauerkraut
• Kombucha
• Miso