Bone broth is known to help fight inflammation and aid in digestion. It can be sipped in a cup or used as a base for a more complex soup. Bone broth is excellent in the “liquid diet” phase of diverticulitis.
The United States Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences has set dietary reference intakes (DRIs) for fiber based on research data that applies to American and Canadian populations. DRIs provide nutrition guidance to both health professionals and consumers. The current daily DRIs for fiber are as follows:
As you begin to make your transition to a high fiber diet, please note that fiber should be increased in the diet gradually. If fiber intake increases suddenly, abdominal pain, gas, and diarrhea may result. The nutritional guidelines we follow allow for five grams or more fiber per serving. Also, it is best to increase the fiber gradually. Increasing it too quickly can cause abdominal gas and diarrhea. So, add just a few grams at a time to allow the intestinal tract to adjust. While increasing your fiber intake, be sure to increase your water consumption. As a good rule of thumb, if you are not already drinking over 6 glasses of liquid a day, drink at least 2 more glasses of water a day when you increase your fiber intake.
As a precaution, you may want to avoid eating foods that contain seeds or nuts; such as popcorn, raisins, whole-kernel corn, and peanuts. A complete list of potential foods to avoid is available in this book as well.
A hearty and tasty soup that can easily be made in a slow cooker.