Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis Diet

Weak spots that develop in the colon walls that cause the lining to bulge out is called diverticulum. When these areas become inflammed, it is called diverticulitis. Diverticulosis is the condition that is caused by inflammed diverticula. Now that all the medical terms are out of the way, the symptoms that the inflammation causes are sometimes severe. These include: cramping in the lower abdomen, constipation, and sometimes nausea and vomiting. Severe problems may cause fistulas in the colon, bleeding, and tears in the lining that result in surgery.

To avoid inflammation in diverticulosis conditions, a diverticulosis diet of high-fiber foods are recommended.


The "Irritable bowel" diet: An ADDS dietary plan for those with irritable bowel syndrome and diverticulosis (ADDS dietary plans)

Breads, cereals and beans
All-bran cereals
Fruits like apples, pears, raspberries
Vegetables like squash, broccoli, cauliflower, turnip greens and carrots.

Avoid all nuts, popcorn, sesame seeds, etc. as they may block the colon and increase inflammation.

More information on this condition can be found at

http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/diverticulosis