How to Eat During Colon Cleanse

A colon cleanse rids the colon of excess waste and helps to improve digestion. While the colon naturally cleanses itself, many people believe there can be several pounds of old waste hanging to the colon's walls. As a result, there are a variety of different colon cleansing options available. A colonoscopy is a more extreme colon cleansing method as a tube is inserted into the rectum to flush the colon with water and other fluids. Other colon cleanses simply involve high fiber supplements. Regardless of the type of colon cleanse you choose, it's important to eat properly during the process.

Things You'll Need

• Fresh fruit Organic foods Water Fluids

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Instructions

• 1

  Eat only fresh fruit for breakfast. Fruit is high in fiber, low in fat and easy for the body to digest. Fruit also contains high water content which helps to flush the colon.

• 2

  Do not mix carbohydrates and protein. Since they require different digestive fluids, your body digests more efficiently if they are consumed separately. Consume only protein during one meal and only carbohydrates during another.

• 3

  Aim to eat fresh, organic food during your cleanse. Avoid processed foods if possible.

• 4

  Drink plenty of fluids, preferably water. Aim to drink half your body weight in ounces as proper hydration is key to good digestion. For example, if you weigh 140 pounds, try to drink at least 70 ounces of water.

• 5

  Avoid excess sugar and salt. It's important to keep your body free of junk food during your colon cleanse. Sugar and salt can both have negative effects on digestion.

• 6

  Stop eating at least two hours before bed. Along with the rest of your body, your digestive system begins to slow down before bedtime. As a result, you don't digest food as effectively which can result in undigested food sitting in your stomach overnight.

• 7

  Consume food slowly, taking time to thoroughly chew each bite. If you swallow food before it is broken down by your teeth, it is more difficult for your body to digest it.

• 8

  Stay away from alcohol during your colon cleanse.