Eat these 4 foods on an empty stomach in the morning to help clean the intestines, improve digestion, and prevent canc.er
1. Oatmeal
Oatmeal is especially high in fiber; about 100 grams of oatmeal contains 5.3 grams of fiber. Fiber can promote bowel movements and accelerate intestinal transit. Therefore, eating oatmeal properly can help in preventing constipation and colorectal can:ce:r.
Yet, Dr. Xu notes that oatmeal is a whole grain that requires more time to digest and absorb in the intestines. Therefore, you are advisable not to eat too much at once, especially if you have digestive disorders.
2. Sweet Potato
Sweet potatoes contain many beneficial nutrients such as fiber, starch, vitamin A, carotene, selenium, iron, potassium, and copper. These nutrients play a significant part in improving constipation.
However, because sweet potatoes are rich in starch, you need to reduce other starchy foods when eating them, especially diabetic patients, who should limit intake to avoid increasing blood sugar levels.
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