What diet should I follow if I have diverticulosis of the colon?
Some foods must be avoided, as they can become trapped in the pockets as explained above. (These foods include: corn, seeds (sesame, cucumber, strawberry, poppy), nuts, ground meat, and popcorn.) A proper diet for diverticulosis includes fiber, bran, and roughage. Types of fiber, like psyllium and wheat bran, retain large quantities of water, which will provide bulkier stool. Large, soft and bulky stool may help decrease the pressure in the colon over a period of time, which will decrease the probability of forming diverticula. Cereals and whole wheat breads also contain fiber and bran. A daily intake of 20-30 grams of fiber is recommended.
