The colon, the final part of the large intestine, is a long, tube-shaped organ in the abdomen that carries waste for elimination from the body, according to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit clinical practice organization. , education and research.
However, there are many disorders that can affect your ability to function properly, such as:
- Colon polyps: Although most polyps are harmless, if not treated properly, they can turn into cancer. These are formed due to “tissue growth in the colon.”
- Diverticulitis: It is an inflammation or infection of small pockets, called diverticula, in the colon.
Thus, it is important to take care of the colon and one way to do it is through food and the Mejor con Salud portal revealed that flaxseed is ideal, since it also improves the intestinal microbiota or also known as intestinal flora, since “it is a good source of fiber and fatty acids.
Regarding consumption, the Portuguese health, nutrition and well-being portal ‘Tua Saúde’ revealed that “linseed does not modify the flavor of food and can be consumed together with cereals, salads, juices, smoothies, yogurts and pastries and cakes”.
However, he pointed out that “before this seed is consumed, it must be crushed in a blender or bought in the form of flour, since the intestine cannot digest the whole grain of flaxseed. In addition, it must remain stored in a closed place, protected from light so that its nutrients are maintained.
Nutritional information per 100 grams of flaxseed
In any case, before consuming any food, the first thing to do is consult the treating physician or a nutritionist so that they can guide the process and indicate what is most appropriate for each person, since the above recommendations are not the indicated for all people, since the information given above is in no way a substitute for medical advice.
For their part, other habits that help with the proper functioning of the colon include:
- Drinking water: According to the Mayo Clinic, a nonprofit entity dedicated to clinical practice, education, and research, daily water consumption is different for men and women, since there are differences between intake, but generally men should consume 3.7 liters of water per day and women should drink 2.7 liters.
- Do exercise: New World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines recommend at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity per week, for all adults, including people living with chronic conditions or disability, and an average of 60 minutes a day for children and adolescents.
- When you feel the urge to defecate, do not ignore it and do it at the moment. Additionally, it is important to try to establish regular times to evacuate the intestine, especially following a meal.
- Eat at least four servings of vegetables and three servings of fruit daily.
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