Our colon is a part of our body that we often neglect, forget or simply don’t want to talk about. Whether we find it “embarrassing” or “unnecessary”, nothing could be further from the truth.
Our colon health is vital to our overall health, and what happens in our colon dictates a lot of our general health.
Your colon is the site where the wastes that your body wants expelled, including toxins, carcinogens, and pathogens accumulate, as the body prepares for their disposal.
How long those wastes sit in our colon, and how much time it takes to eliminate them, is a key factor in maintaining a healthy colon, and preventing anything from constipation to colon cancer.
To facilitate this process as best as possible, and ensure a healthy colon, there are 2 critical things that we each should pay attention to daily as part of healthy colon habits.
1. Ensure High Fiber Daily
It may sound overdone, but when it comes to your colon, the role of fiber truly cannot be emphasized enough.
Our human intestines are fairly long, compared to animals which are carnivores. This means that decomposing and putrifying foods, as well as toxins have quite some time to sit in the colon and wreak havoc.
This is where ample fiber each day makes sure that things are moving regularly and in the most timely fashion, to eliminate any toxins that can lead to various health damage, including colon cancer.
The most natural way to get enough fiber in our diet is by eating a plant-based diet that offers lots of vegetables, fruits, beans, legumes and real whole grains daily. However, many people are still not willing to embrace such a balanced way of eating, and thus must rely on supplements.
The good news is that there are numerous fiber supplements today that enhance optimal colon health and provide regular elimination of wastes and toxins, while they provide enough fiber daily. From chocolate flavored Fiber Delights to non-flavored Fiber Fusion vegetarian capsules, there is a way for every single one of us to make sure we get enough fiber in our diets daily, for the most optimally functioning colon.
2. Ensure Plenty of Water Daily
The second must when it comes to best colon health, is getting enough water daily.
Many people today know that they need to drink “enough”, but we think that coffee, juices, sodas and other drinks qualify the same, just because they are liquid. Unfortunately they do not.
Pure, natural water, from a trusted clean source is a key component of a healthy colon, not to mention it does wonders for all other areas of your health.
As to how much we need? Water should be our drink of choice daily, so whether you are going for 6 cups or 2L or 50oz, listen to your body and make ample water a regular part of your day, drank gradually throughout the day.
This ensures that your colon and all your organs benefit from regular flushing, lubrication, dilution and elimination thanks to the wonderful properties of water.
About the author:
Evita Ochel, B.Sc., B.Ed., CHN - is a certified holistic nutritionist, biologist, educator, writer, researcher and speaker in the areas of health, science and optimal wellness. She is a nutritional science expert and her teaching and writing focus on natural, wholesome, plant-based and organic nutrition to achieve optimal health and longevity. You can find more of her work on EvolvingWellness.com
