PRINT
Inside the Human Body
The Oprah Winfrey Show  |  January 01, 2006
Colon


Along with a lack of fiber and insufficient water, stress can cause major problems for the colon. "When you eat food that isn't high in fiber," explains Dr. Oz, "food gets caught in the crevices. Years of abuse can create bigger problems."

Foods high in fiber include oatmeal, blueberries, brown rice, strawberries, carrots, beans, and peas.
Printed from Oprah.com on Wednesday, May 22, 2013
© 2013 OWN, LLC. All Rights Reserved