A lot of people don't realize that fiber is one of the most essential elements when it comes to good diet and nutrition. People who lack fiber experience a lot of health and digestive problems which include constipation, hemorrhoids, obesity, and even colon cancer. With this in mind, high fiber foods are best for a colon cleanse. With a lot of cleansing properties, fiber really is your best friend when you're trying to lose some weight.
Fiber helps your digestive system in the management of waste. With fiber, your stools are passed more regularly and they are lent a softer consistency so you don't have to put a lot of effort in moving your bowels. Fiber also acts as a sort of broom that sweeps food particles into the colon so it gets turned into waste.
Here's a list of high fiber foods for a colon cleanse:
|
FOOD |
SIZE/AMOUNT |
TOTAL FIBER (grams) |
|---|---|---|
|
Apples with skin |
1 medium |
5.00 |
|
Pear |
1 medium |
5.98 |
|
Raspberries |
1 cup |
8.34 |
|
Grapefruit |
½ medium |
6.12 |
|
Strawberries |
1 cup |
3.98 |
|
Avocado (fruit) |
1 medium |
11.84 |
|
Carrot, cooked |
1 cup |
5.22 |
|
Kale, cooked |
1 cup |
7.20 |
|
Peas, cooked |
1 cup |
8.84 |
|
Bran cereal |
1 cup |
19.94 |
|
Oats, rolled dry |
1 cup |
12.00 |
|
Lentils, red cooked |
1 cup |
15.64 |
|
Lima beans, cooked |
1 cup |
13.16 |
|
Almonds |
1 oz |
4.22 |
Hello
This is good information about all high fiber food.I am very conscious for my health and I always eat healthy food which have protein,vitamins and nutrition.This information will be useful for me.Thank you very much for sharing this information with us.
Posted by: rooibos | November 06, 2009 at 10:51 PM