The American diet and lifestyle can be hard on the colon: the combination of processed foods, low levels of dietary fiber and poor hydration can all lead to chronic problems in the colon like constipation and, in the long term, an increased threat of colon cancer, a very serious form of the disease. However, simply increasing or add the following foods to your diet is usually enough to sort these problems out.

High-Fiber Foods

Probably the single most important thing you can do to cleanse your colon is to increase your intake of dietary fiber through fruits, whole grains, vegetables and even …read more