How To Lose Weight With A Simple All-natural Detox!

Did you know that you may potentially have 40-60 pounds of waste in your body right now! Detoxing is advertised as an act that leads to eating disorders and mental health trauma, but we want you to detox all the waste and weight out of your body.

Why do I have so much waste?

The average male stool weighs approximately 1 pound, and the average female stool weighs about 14 oz. Waste builds up in our colons as there is insufficient fiber in our diets to aid our digestion and help our bodies naturally get rid of the waste sitting in our bodies. With low fiber, many people result to having constipation, which is where someone can not poop. 

Dietary fiber and how you may not be getting enough

A study regarding dietary fiber led by Harvard College Medical Schoo revealed that most Americans do not reach their targeted daily fiber needs. "On average, American adults eat 10 to 15 grams of total fiber per day, while the USDA's recommended daily amount for adults up to age 50 is 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Women and men older than 50 should have 21 and 30 daily grams, respectively." Most are barely reaching half of their daily fiber needs, leading to more waste build-up in our colons.

What is the colon, and how is it an essential organ

Our colon is part of our digestive system. The colon is the last step of digestion where waste gets filtered, remaining nutritional liquid gets absorbed, and the waste gets prepped for the body's natural removal process. The colon is a vital part of our body, as is any other organ. The colon helps our body flush out our toxins and waste product. 

Colon health and why it is the core of our gut health

When our colons have waste build-up and experience constipation, we are putting ourselves at significant risk. A study conducted in 2012 revealed that constant constipation often referred to as chronic constipation, can result in life-threatening damage like cancer as toxic waste is not naturally removed from your body.

What can I do to ensure adequate gut health?


Dietary changes are the most efficient for long terms of colon health. Changing someone's whole diet is not always possible as some may still live with their parents, can not afford to participate in this way of eating, or know they can not keep up with this way of eating, and regardless that is okay! 

At-home detoxing most people can do right now!

A short-term natural solution that may aid in colon health is a salt flush where you would mix a few teaspoons of salt, a liter of water, and some lemon juice for flavor. This detox, known for aiding colon health, try this recipe and observe any of the differences you see with your weight, overall health, and body synchronous.

Fruitarian and the health benefits

 A recently promoted diet that aids in constipation and long-term weight loss is a fruitful eating method. Fruitarian is a diet that consists mostly of, you guessed it, fruit! This diet is vegan and plant-based, meaning there are no animal products or animal by-products within this eating way. Furthermore, this way of eating promotes eating raw fruit as it's the primary source of nutrition. 

Freelee and her fruitarian claims

Many have seen remarkable outcomes with this diet alongside @freeleebananagirl. She claims that she can consume over 2000 calories a day with this diet a day, lose weight, and remain lean and fit while doing so. Freelee has been active on social media regarding her way of life and eating and has been a fruitarian for many years. Her videos are incredibly informational and aid people in bettering their colon health.

Freelee is a Youtuber who has maintained a fruitarian diet for several years and tries to eat food that she grows herself on her property. Freelee is one of the biggest influencers that are openly fruitarian and educate others regarding this diet.

Reflection and moving forward towards healthier colons

Most individuals want to live into their 90s, and even past the age of 100, this accomplishment will not happen if you do not start caring for your digestive system. The digestive system is one of the most fundamental and crucial parts of your body as it fuels all the other parts. As your body is fueling with nutrition, the waste material needs to be flushed out for you to feel good, look good with a flat stomach, as well as maintaining colon health, and preventing cancer.

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Opinions and Perspectives

Ramona_Dreamy commented Ramona_Dreamy 3 years ago

My doctor confirmed a lot of what this article says about colon health.

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Fawn_Rose commented Fawn_Rose 3 years ago

The article could have included more practical tips for increasing fiber intake.

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Pretty sure my grandparents got more fiber naturally in their diet than we do.

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Douthat_Dossier commented Douthat_Dossier 3 years ago

Wondering if there's a correlation between low fiber intake and other health issues.

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Benjamin-Frost commented Benjamin-Frost 3 years ago

Never realized how important the colon is until reading this article.

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Fienberg_Feature commented Fienberg_Feature 3 years ago

The statistics about waste build-up are eye-opening and kind of disturbing.

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Starting small with dietary changes. Added an apple a day so far.

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BrandonBuilds commented BrandonBuilds 3 years ago

Would love to see more research on the long-term effects of detoxing.

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Priscilla_Gleam commented Priscilla_Gleam 3 years ago

Tried explaining this to my kids. Now they think eating fiber makes them superheroes!

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Reasoner_Report commented Reasoner_Report 3 years ago

The article makes good points about sustainable changes versus quick fixes.

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GlowMode-On_17 commented GlowMode-On_17 3 years ago

I've found smoothies help me get more fiber in my diet. Better than supplements.

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Anyone else surprised by how little fiber the average American consumes?

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FearlessAndFree commented FearlessAndFree 3 years ago

The part about colon cancer risk really scared me into making changes.

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CharlotteX commented CharlotteX 3 years ago

Interesting how our bodies hold onto waste when we don't get enough fiber.

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Been dealing with gut issues for years. This article helps explain why.

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Marina-Kirk commented Marina-Kirk 3 years ago

The recommended fiber amounts seem impossible to reach without supplements.

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Evelyn_Clark commented Evelyn_Clark 3 years ago

Started growing my own vegetables after reading this. Small garden but it's a start!

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Mark_2003 commented Mark_2003 3 years ago

Does anyone else feel overwhelmed by all the different dietary advice out there?

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HarperRobinson commented HarperRobinson 3 years ago

Think I'll stick to increasing my vegetable intake rather than going full fruitarian.

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The salt flush recipe seems simple enough but I'm nervous about trying it.

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RetroGamerX commented RetroGamerX 3 years ago

Shared this with my family. We're all trying to increase our fiber intake now.

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Faith-Manning commented Faith-Manning 3 years ago

Never understood why processed foods have so little fiber. Seems counterintuitive.

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Jillian-Hunt commented Jillian-Hunt 3 years ago

The article could've mentioned more about probiotics and their role in gut health.

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Evelyn_Love99 commented Evelyn_Love99 3 years ago

Been doing monthly detoxes and feel amazing. It's not for everyone but works for me.

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GraysonHenderson commented GraysonHenderson 3 years ago

Trying to gradually increase my fiber intake. Any suggestions for high-fiber snacks?

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Grace_Light commented Grace_Light 3 years ago

The connection between gut health and overall wellbeing makes so much sense.

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Hunter commented Hunter 3 years ago

Just calculated my daily fiber intake. No wonder I'm having issues!

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Maxine_Luxe commented Maxine_Luxe 3 years ago

Freelee's results are impressive but I wonder about the long-term effects of such a restrictive diet.

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Green_Gazette commented Green_Gazette 3 years ago

Really appreciate how the article acknowledges that not everyone can make dramatic dietary changes.

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AmandaTaylor commented AmandaTaylor 3 years ago

The lemon in the salt flush really helps with the taste. Still not great but definitely better.

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GenesisY commented GenesisY 3 years ago

Started tracking my fiber intake after reading this. Embarrassed by how low it actually is.

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Lindsey_Daydream commented Lindsey_Daydream 3 years ago

Found it interesting how the colon absorbs nutrients even at the final stage of digestion.

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Living with parents shouldn't be an excuse. Even small dietary changes can make a difference.

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Eliza-Nash commented Eliza-Nash 3 years ago

Wish the article went into more detail about other natural detox methods besides the salt flush.

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JosephBennett commented JosephBennett 4 years ago

My gut health improved dramatically just by adding more vegetables to each meal. Baby steps!

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SustainableSoul commented SustainableSoul 4 years ago

The part about different age requirements for fiber is useful. Had no idea it changes after 50.

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Yglesias_Yarns commented Yglesias_Yarns 4 years ago

Pretty sure our ancestors weren't doing salt flushes and they managed just fine.

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I've found a middle ground by adding a fiber supplement to my diet. Not perfect but it helps.

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Olivia-Kate commented Olivia-Kate 4 years ago

The cancer risk from chronic constipation is scary. Why don't doctors warn us about this more?

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Littleton_Lines commented Littleton_Lines 4 years ago

Tried going fruitarian for a week. Lasted two days. Mad respect for people who can maintain it.

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Mitchell_Media commented Mitchell_Media 4 years ago

Love how the article explains colon health without being too technical. Finally understand why it matters so much.

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ShadowSage commented ShadowSage 4 years ago

Not sure about this salt flush thing. Wouldn't drinking more water and eating fiber be safer?

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Cassidy_Dunn commented Cassidy_Dunn 4 years ago

The Harvard study really puts things in perspective. We're seriously undernourished in the fiber department.

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EvelynRodriguez commented EvelynRodriguez 4 years ago

Been doing weekly salt flushes for a month now. My bloating is gone and energy levels are way up.

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Carmen99 commented Carmen99 4 years ago

Anyone else concerned about getting enough nutrients on a fruitarian diet? Seems like you'd miss out on a lot.

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Avery99 commented Avery99 4 years ago

The weight of waste stats are kind of gross but fascinating. Never thought about it before.

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Francesca_Skies commented Francesca_Skies 4 years ago

I've tried both high-fiber diets and detoxes. Honestly, sustainable dietary changes work better than quick fixes.

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ChristianDiaz commented ChristianDiaz 4 years ago

My grandmother always said a healthy colon means a healthy life. Guess she was right all along!

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The article makes good points but let's be real, most of us can't grow our own food like Freelee does.

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EvanRussell commented EvanRussell 4 years ago

I incorporated more fruits into my diet recently but nowhere near fruitarian levels. Already feeling better!

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Why isn't fiber intake taught more in schools? Seems like such crucial information for our health.

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SophiaJ_23 commented SophiaJ_23 4 years ago

The salt flush worked wonders for me, but please remember to stay near a bathroom. Learned that lesson the hard way!

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VenusJ commented VenusJ 4 years ago

These colon health facts are eye-opening. I had no idea chronic constipation could lead to such serious issues.

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Alex_Walker commented Alex_Walker 4 years ago

My doctor actually recommended increasing fiber intake gradually. Jumping straight to 38g caused me so much discomfort!

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PixelRevolution commented PixelRevolution 4 years ago

I watched some of Freelee's videos and while she seems passionate, I think eating only fruit is pretty extreme. There must be a middle ground.

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HolisticEats commented HolisticEats 4 years ago

The statistics about American fiber intake are shocking. No wonder so many of us have digestive issues.

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Interesting read but I'm not convinced about the fruitarian diet. Seems way too restrictive and where do you get your protein?

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DreamChaser commented DreamChaser 4 years ago

Actually tried the salt flush last month. Not gonna lie, it was intense but I felt so much lighter afterward. Just make sure you're home when you do it!

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The salt flush sounds interesting but I'm a bit skeptical. Has anyone here actually tried it with good results?

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ChristinaVibes commented ChristinaVibes 4 years ago

I've been struggling with bloating lately and this article really opened my eyes about fiber intake. Never realized I was only getting half the recommended amount!

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