Colon Cleansing Recipes

Seeking for colon cleanse recipes can be a little overwhelming as there are so many available. The following article throws some light on some of the best colon cleansing recipes that will help you to get rid of the accumulated waste products in your colon...

A body is considered to be healthy if it is clean and free of unwanted substances, both internally and externally. Since there are many pollutants and toxic substances present in the environment that may enter our body and make our body their home, a person can suffer from various health problems like stomach ache, headache, constipation, etc. The colon is an essential organ in the body that plays a key role in removing these harmful elements. Also termed as the drainage system of the body, it helps in keeping the body free from diseases by improving the body's immune system. As most of the diseases in the body originate in the alimentary canal, colon cleansing is one of the best ways to ensure the healthy functioning of the body.

Colon Cleansing Recipes

The basic principle behind colon cleansing recipes is to have a diet rich in roughage to maintain the cycle of bowel movement and minimize the fat accumulation in the body. The commonly used materials are psyllium husks, flax seeds, fiber powder, bentonite clay, fennel, garlic bulb, ginger rhizome, cayenne pepper, etc.

Recipe #1

Ingredients

1 tsp colofibre

1 tsp bentonite clay liquid

Apple juice

1 tsp psyllium husk seeds

Spring water

Directions

In the mixture of apple juice and spring water, add bentonite clay liquid, colofiber and psyllium seeds and blend well till it forms a thick shake. You can also add one tbsp of honey for better taste.

Recipe #2

Ingredients

Egg yolk

3 fresh cucumbers

Red onion

3 tbsp extra virgin oil

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp honey

Salt

Directions

Slice the cucumbers and red onion into thin pieces. In a bowl, add extra virgin oil, apple cider vinegar, and honey and salt to taste. Blend this mixture well, add salad slices to it and then spread few tsp of egg yolk over it.

Recipe #3

Ingredients

3 cucumbers (seeded and peeled)

2 avocados

Ѕ yellow onion (diced)

Ѕ tsp lemon juice

3 roasted garlic cloves

2 cups veggie stock

1 jalapeno pepper (seeded)

1 tbsp parsley

1 tbsp cilantro

Directions

Mix all the ingredients well and consume at least one to two cups of this raw soup every day for better results.

Colon Cleansing Tips

Here are some basic colon cleansing tips that should be kept in mind before going on a colon cleansing diet.

Drink lots and lots of water in order to keep your body hydrated and skin glowing.

Change your diet and gradually switch to a raw diet containing lots of vegetables like parsley, spinach, celery, cucumber, etc,. and fruits like apple, oranges, bananas, etc.

Herbs like aloe leaf, senna, ginger, cayenne pepper, etc are also highly beneficial for colon cleansing process.

Soups are also very helpful as their anti-fungal properties help in detoxifying the body. They fight toxins and supply energy in a form which can be easily utilized by the body.

For better results, drink the cleansing shake on empty stomach or at least one or two hours before or after eating. Nearly two to three glasses per day are required to be consumed. Don't expect the drink to clean your colon overnight, be patient and give it some time.

The shake may sweep out some of the essential bacteria from your body, therefore take a probiotic everyday to replace the bacteria at least an hour after your last shake.

These natural colon cleansing recipes and tips will help you with myriads of problems including GI problems, gas problems, chronic acne, etc. They not only boost your energy levels but also help you in losing weight. Though colon cleansing requires time and dedication, by following a colon cleansing diet regularly you will surely observe positive and healthy changes in your lifestyle.