Diverticulitis Diet Guide

Inflammation or infection of small pouches that can form in the colon wall.

⚕️ Medical disclaimer: This guide provides general nutritional information and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice. Always consult your healthcare team before making significant dietary changes.

✓ What to Eat

✓ Clear liquids during flares

Allows the bowel to rest during acute inflammation

✓ High fibre once recovered

Long-term fibre intake helps prevent future flares

✓ Cooked vegetables

Easier to digest than raw during recovery

✗ What to Avoid

✗ Nuts & seeds during flares

Traditionally avoided due to concern about lodging in pouches, though evidence is mixed — discuss with your doctor

✗ Red meat in excess

Associated with increased diverticulitis risk in studies

✗ Low fibre diets long-term

Increases constipation and pressure that can worsen pouch formation

Practical Tips

💡 Follow your doctor's flare protocol

Diet needs differ significantly between acute flares and remission

💡 Increase fibre gradually

Sudden increases can cause bloating — build up over weeks

💡 Stay well hydrated

Supports fibre working effectively and prevents constipation

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