What foods to avoid with diverticulitis.

These are some foods to avoid with diverticulitis:

During a flare-up you will want to avoid all foods that irritate the inflamed intestinal pouches.

nuts

seeds - ie. sunflower, sesame, caraway, etc.

vegetables & fruits with small seeds - ie. tomatoes, strawberries

corn

popcorn

People with diverticulitis agree that these are the main foods to avoid, but there may be other foods that are also troublesome to you.

It is helpful to keep a diary of what you are eating so that if you have abdominal pain, you can look for any foods that need to be on your personal list of foods to avoid.

A low-fiber diet can help the infected area to heal. Usually symptoms improve within a few days. Your doctor may put you on antibiotics if your infection is a concern. Concentrate on consuming nutritious low-fiber foods to help your body heal.

After a few days you can begin to gradually increase your fiber intake by adding fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and rice to your diet. A diet high in fiber will prevent and heal your colon which will reduce your chances of repeat infections.

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