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ESSENTIAL DIET FOR DIVERTICULITIS: A 3-STAGE NUTRITION GUIDE TO MANAGE AND PREVENT FLARE-UPS

temporarily will help identify diverticulitis triggers. Some examples
of high-FODMAP food triggers include wheat, garlic, onions,
peaches, apples, soy, lactose, and beans. There’s no proven
correlation as of yet—more research is needed before doctors can
recommend a low-FODMAP diet for diverticulitis sufferers.
high-fiber starch, and ¼ is lean protein. There is no need to try to
figure out the calories or macronutrients in the food—simply aim for
these ratios when you’re at a family dinner or buffet. For example, a
balanced dinner could look like 4 ounces of chicken breast, ½ cup
cooked brown rice, and 1 cup steamed vegetables.

High-Fat Foods
Fat takes the body approximately 40 hours to digest and excrete, a
number that only goes up if you suffer from diverticular disease. This
means that consuming high-fat foods is particularly harmful to your
digestion. More generally, high-fat foods increase your risk of
obesity, which studies have linked to increased risk for and
complications with diverticular disease.

Too Much Fiber

Though it seems contradictory, some studies suggest that too much
fiber can cause constipation if not matched with lots of water, which
may in turn worsen diverticulitis symptoms. Everyone’s body has a
different tolerance for fiber, so use the recommended fiber and fluid
intakes as a guide and keep track of your symptoms, adjusting as
necessary to suit your specific biology.

The Balanced Plate

Think of the balanced plate as an approach to healthy eating instead
of a diet. When you’re not experiencing or recovering from a flare-up,
aim for this breakdown: ½ of the plate is made up of vegetables, ¼ is
high-fiber starch and ¼ is lean protein There is no need to try to

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