Whether you are looking to do a weeklong cleanse, a two or three day cleanse—or are simply looking for foods you can include in your diet on a daily basis to help keep your stomach, colon, and digestive tract healthy and clean—consider the 8 stomach cleansing foods and beverages below.
Pumpkin And Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin is a vegetable most easily found around the fall and winter holidays. While you may not be able to access fresh pumpkin all year-round due to its somewhat limited growing season—you can always find organic pumpkin puree and pumpkin seeds at local grocery and health food stores. Both can be used to clean parasites from your digestive track, help to calm an upset stomach, and for stomach cleansing.
Lemon And Lime
One of the many great things about lemons and limes is that they are so easily accessible. Along with their superior cleansing abilities, they are high in vitamins and antioxidants—and taste great too. Add more lemon, lime, and other citrus fruits to your diet by:
Fruits and vegetables are not only natural and easy for your body to digest, but are packed full of essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. By providing your body with fresh squeezed juice, or freshly prepared fruit and veggie smoothies—you will give your body the nutrients it requires, with sustenance that does not add to the toxic build up in your colon. On top of that, the antioxidants and high fiber content of fruits and veggies will help to cleanse and repair from the inside out.
Fruits And Veggies
If you don’t have the time to prepare fresh smoothies and juice, or simply don’t care for fresh smoothies and juice—increase the amount of fruits and veggies in your daily diet. While all fruits and vegetables will help to cleanse, some are more effective than others. Consider adding more:
Naturally Occurring Fibers
We are all aware that having an adequate amount of fiber in our daily diet is essential for successfully eliminating toxins and waste. Since many adults do not get an adequate amount of fiber in their daily diet, they turn to fiber supplements. While fiber supplements can certainly be effective—naturally occurring sources of fiber are most effective for cleansing. Consider getting more fiber from:
If you are in need of relief from constipation, consider naturally occurring Epsom salts—and use as directed.
Yogurt
Yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics, which are essential for maintaining the “healthy” bacteria in your digestive tract. By maintaining a healthy balance, your body can work at its optimal level. If you do not care for yogurt—or are not able to eat enough on a daily basis to ensure you have the amount of probiotics you require, consider yogurt beverages, Kiefer, or taking over-the-counter probiotic supplements.
Herbs And Spices
There are many herbs and spices that can be used as seasoning for your foods, or as a cleansing herbal tea. Some of the most effective in terms of digestion include:
Water
As simple as this one may sound, water is essential for maintaining healthy digestion—and for increasing the success of your cleanse. Not only should you aim to drink around 8 ounces of water each hour you are awake, but limit your daily amount of “empty” calorie (and often high sugar) beverages such as soda and coffee. Some other hydrating beverages to consider other than water include:
By increasing the amount of this kind of foods and beverages above in your daily diet—and eating a healthy well-balanced diet, you can keep your stomach, colon, and digestive tract health and clean.
