On Jun 25, 11:50*am, Paul McNoob > wrote:
> Years ago I knew someone who had colon issues, and their doctor said
> they needed to cut back on the amount of corn and nuts they ate.
> Otherwise they might have to have some of their colon removed (from
> what I can recall).
>
> Is this true? And if so, is it strictly a matter of moderation - or it
> doesn't matter how little you eat, it's bad for your colon, period.
>
> I know that the intestines have trouble with that almost translucent
> skin of the kernels.
>
> I didn't know that nuts could be "harmful" if at all? Though I know
> about peanuts often not being completely broken down, so that must be
> hard on the intestines too if not completely chewed properly.

My cousin had part of her colon removed due to cancer. What you say is
true for her. No seeds, nuts, things with hulls or skins at all. She
has been back to the hospital since her surgery a few times to getting
backed up- I guess her colon is easily irritated. We have her over for
dinner every other week or so, and I have to be really careful in my
planning. One time, I had planned on using strawberries in a dessert,
and since she can't have even those tiny seeds, I peeled them. She
really loved that as there are some things she really misses.