Grapefruit is a fruit that is very high in Vitamin C, antioxidants and the fiber pectin, which makes it the perfect fruit to cleanse the body and colon. Pectin is a soluble fiber that will cleanse the colon, lower cholesterol, prevent kidney stones and detoxify the body. By eating grapefruit at the right time in the right amount, the pectin fiber in grapefruit will help cleanse the body.
Step 1
Buy lots of grapefruit. Grapefruit is loaded with the fiber pectin. Pectin will add bulk to your stool and help you regulate your bowl movements. Pectin can also prevent hemorrhoids and kidney stones, and ease symptoms of Irritable Bowl Syndrome. Grapefruit pectin is a soluble dietary fiber that is found in the peel of the grapefruit.
Step 2
Eat grapefruit before every meal. Grapefruits are attached to many fad diets, but you don't have to eat just grapefruit to get the benefits of the fruit. According to the American Dietetic Association (ADA), the grapefruit fad diet began in the 1930s, where the dieter ate little except black coffee and grapefruit. The ADA recommends adults take at least 20 g of fiber per day. However, if you want to cleanse the body and colon faster, the ADA recommends 35 g per day. If you are constipated or have not been getting enough fiber in your diet, start with 15 g of fiber and add 5 additional g of fiber per day until you get to 35 g. One grapefruit contains two grams of fiber. So, if you want 20 g of fiber per day you want to eat 10 grapefruits throughout the day.
Step 3
Take grapefruit pectin pills. If you cannot eat enough grapefruits per day to meet the required amount of fiber recommended by the ADA, then pectin pills may be the answer for you. Add pectin supplements to your meal plan to get the right amount of fiber. For example, if you need 35 g of fiber in your diet, but only ate five grapefruits for that day, then you would need to get 20 g of pectin fiber from your pills. Take with meals to avoid upsetting the stomach.
Step 4
Drink water. Fiber absorbs water quickly and can cause constipation, bloating and gas. Water alone can also help your body cleanse itself. You will know when your body is feeling the effects of your grapefruit pectin cleanse when your skin looks clearer, your digestion improves, and your bowel moments improve and regulate. Drink at least eight 8 oz. glasses of water to help the pectin fiber move through your system quickly and without side effects.
Member Comments