Diverticulitis Diet and Recipes
Dietary Management of Diverticulitis and Diverticulosis
Diverticulosis and diverticulitis have different dietary guidelines, despite their similar sounding names. A clear liquid or low residue diet is frequently recommended for acute diverticulitis, whereas diverticulosis guidelines typically include dietary changes that increase fiber consumption. You should also avoid foods that may aggravate your condition.
If you’re just getting started with dietary changes to help with your symptoms, some basic guidelines below are a good place to start. However, it is also critical to begin paying attention to how your food makes you feel. You may notice links between your symptoms and certain foods, which you and your healthcare provider or nutritionist can use to customize your eating plan.
Stage 1
When symptoms of diverticulitis are severe or when a flare-up is present.
Stage 2
Aims to decrease bowel volume so that the infection can heal.
Stage 3
The key to preventing future outbreaks of diverticulitis.
Foods to avoid during an active diverticulitis flare‑up to help reduce pain and inflammation.
