Your colon plays an important role in digestive health. It absorbs water, helps form stool, and houses trillions of microorganisms that contribute to your gut microbiome. Maintaining a healthy colon starts with everyday habits, especially eating a balanced diet rich in fiber, drinking enough water, and staying physically active.

Although no food can literally “clean out” your colon or remove accumulated toxins, certain foods can support regular bowel movements, nourish beneficial gut bacteria, and help reduce constipation.

Here are five foods worth adding to your daily diet to support a

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