Its the excessive amounts were consuming in the refined foods that can add up so fast and be harmful. As an extension of what we were writing about the last two weeks on fiber, lets see the interesting effect of fat on the digestive system and the colon. Saturated fat in the diet can delay the emptying time of the stomach by 2-3 hours, sometimes more, depending on how much free fat was consumed. The stomach works twice as hard getting rid of the fat and tires easier. The small intestine further breaks down the fats through the bile in the gall bladder, which wears out quicker with the large amount of fats.
Gallstones also become a real problem from the excessive fats.
As the fats move through the digestive tract, they tend to stick to the walls of the intestines, preventing smooth movement of digested foods. It also blocks the vital nutrients and oxygen from getting through the walls and into the bloodstream. Food tends to pack in the colon, increasing the bacteria, and the process of colon cancer begins. To get rid of these extra fats already accumulated in your system start eating more and more raw and natural fiber containing foods. Your body can rejuvenate.