A low fat diet is not just good for your weight and your heart—it's also good for your colon. Fat can be a trigger, setting off contractions in the colon. These contractions, or spasms, can cause a considerable amount of pain and discomfort.
Eat a Low Fat Diet
By Amber J. Tresca, About.com
Updated April 02, 2006
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