Colon Cleansing Diet Plan

Some colon cleansers come with dietary requirements, but many do not. However, for you to see the optimum results it is important that you follow a healthy diet. Eating plenty of fiber is a must. You don't want to become constipated, bloated, or dehydrated, all of which can occur if a colon cleanse is not done properly. Here are some suggestions for a healthy colon cleansing diet.

Breakfast

Fruits are an ideal breakfast choice when you are colon cleansing. They are easy to digest and have very little fat and lots of healthy fiber. The extra fiber along with the high water content found in fruit will help cleansing. If you stick to just fruit until lunchtime, you may be worried that you will become hungry. The good news is you can eat as much fruit as you want. Because fruit is very low in processed carbohydrates you will actually find yourself craving food less than if you ate other breakfast foods.

Lunch And Dinner

For meals, never mix carbohydrates (starches) and proteins (meat). Your body requires different digestive fluids to break down these nutrients. When you combine the two, the digestive fluids merely neutralize each other and prevent total digestion. This can lead to bloating, constipation, and gas. Here are some example meals:

• Pasta with sauce (without meat), bread, and salad--Here you have all carbs without the proteins.
• Grilled chicken, steamed carrots, raw veggies--You have the protein without the starches.
• Steak, green beans, and salad--I know you like to have that baked potato with your steak, but think of how your stomach feels afterwards.

It is important to remember that you should not eat anything for 2-3 hours before bedtime. As your body winds down so does your digestive system. You don't want food lying heavy in your stomach when you're ready to go to sleep.

Fluids

Fluids are extremely important during a colon cleanse. You don't want to become dehydrated, plus they will make stools softer for easy elimination. A good rule of thumb for how much you should be drinking is to consume half your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should be drinking 75 ounces of liquid each day. This will come out to about 9-10 8 oz. glasses. While purified water is best for you, green tea and natural juices are great too.

Tips For Easy Digestion

• Eat at regular mealtimes each day. You body needs the routine of regular mealtimes in order to help you be "regular".
• Drink plenty of warm liquids with your meal. Cold liquids can slow down the digestive process. Drinking liquids will also help control your portions. You will fill up more quickly and be less likely to overindulge.
• Relax and chew your food slowly. Avoid talking while eating because this will cause you to chew faster and incompletely.
• Eat your food in order of their digestive process. For example, since meat takes longer to digest, save that for the end of your meal. Liquids are the easiest to digest so drink up first. Fruits and vegetables are more quickly digested than starches.
• Rather than retiring to the couch after your meal, take a walk instead. This will jump start your digestive system and prevent discomfort.
• Avoid processed foods, excess salt or sugar, alcohol, and common allergens, such as nuts, wheat, dairy, soy, corn, and fish.
  

Following these suggestions should help make your colon cleanse a success without unnecessary discomfort. It may be hard to change your diet to this extreme, but you will be amazed at how you feel afterwards. The goal of colon cleansing is to become healthier and this Colon Cleansing diet is a great way to do just that.