Meat and protein

Diverticulitis Diet

Well cooked, tender meat, fish and

eggs

Avoid beans and lentils

Avoid all nuts and seeds, as well as

foods that may contain seeds ( such as
yogurt)

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Alexa Button
Diverticulitis occurs when pockets in the wall
of the intestine, called diverticuli, become inflamed or infected. Fortunately people can
* consult

doctor on consumption on

dairy products

find relief by following a specific diet.

Low Residue Diet

Grain Products

Fruits and vegetables

Enriched refines white bread, buns, ba-

gels, English muffins

A low residue diet is recommended during the flare up
periods of diverticulitis to de-

Plain cereals

Arrowroot cookies, tea biscuits, soda

crackers, plain melba toast

crease bowel volume so that

the infection can heal. An in-

White rice , refined pasta, and noodles

Avoid whole grains

take of less then 10 grams of

fiber per day is generally considered a low residue diverticulitis diet. If you have been on a
low residue diet for an extended period of time, your doctor
may recommended a daily
multi-vitamin/mineral supplement.

People may find relief by consuming the following diet.

Fruit juice except prune

juice
Applesauce, apricots, banana, cantaloupe, canned fruit ,
cocktail, grapes, honeydew
melon, peaches, watermelon
Avoid raw and dried fruits,
raisins and berries
Vegetable juices
Skinless Potatoes
Alfalfa sprouts, beats, green/
yellow beans, carrots, celary,
squash, and zucchini
Avoid vegetables from the
cruciferous family such as
broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and
kale.