Now that you’ve completed your colon cleanse, it’s important that a plan for long-term colon health be considered. What you want to avoid is returning to the same sludgy situation. After all, you’ve cleansed for a reason, right? Think of maintaining your healthy colon like cleaning your house. There are just some things that aren’t worth keeping and only cause clutter and stress. Your colon is much the same way, which is why new habits for maintaining a healthy colon are important to instill. Ample information for developing a healthy colon can be found on the Internet, and in books and magazines. However, once you familiarize yourself with the types of foods that promote colon wellness, you may want to adjust existing plans to meet your specific needs.
If you are not sure exactly which foods should be avoided, always remember that the biggest culprit of a diseased colon is over processed foods. These can easily be identified by their lack of color such as unbleached flour, sugar, and white rice. Foods that are dairy based such as milk, cream, eggs, and cheese should also be avoided as they promote mucous build up in the body’s membrane linings. Try to minimize products such as chicken and turkey, especially red meat, and fried foods. Plan on minimizing, if not eliminating altogether, all coffee and alcohol. Rather than trying to eliminate everything at once, substitute foods a little at a time until you’ve managed to transition into a healthier eating program. » Read more: A Good Diet After Colon Cleansing