High Fiber Recipes for Diverticulosis

High Fiber Recipes for Diverticulosis

September 2, 2017
2 Reviews (5.00 out of 5)
Dietary Fiber - The Science Behind Its Health Advantages for DiverticulitisDietary Fiber - The Science Behind Its Health Advantages for Diverticulitis

Eating a high fiber diet is your key to preventing future outbreaks 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:

  • Children ages 1-3 years: 19 grams
  • Children ages 4-8 years: 25 grams
  • Men ages 14-50: 38 grams
  • Men age 51 and older: 30 grams
  • Girls ages 9-18: 26 grams
  • Adult women ages 19-50: 25 grams
  • Women age 51 and older: 21 grams
  • Pregnant women: 28 grams
  • Breastfeeding women: 29 grams

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.


2 reviews for High Fiber Recipes for Diverticulosis

  1. Johanna
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    Thank you. is there any charges

    • Calming Blends

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      Hello Johanna,
      No, our recipes are free of charge. Hope you enjoy them.

  2. I Fretz

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    Why do recipes contain foods to avoid for diverticulitis

    • Calming Blends

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      Hello,
      Thank you for your interest in Calming Blends. Recipes for the diverticulitis phase of the disease do not contain foods that may irritate the colon. High fiber foods are recommended in the diverticulosis phase.

  3. Jonathan P
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    Thanks for providing this great resource. I use your diverticulitis diet and recipes frequently and really enjoy them.

  4. Josie Ortiz

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    Would love to to receive future recipes.

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