What foods should be included in a diverticulitis diet?
Basically, any healthy food that doesn’t cause increased bowel movements is ok to eat. Foods that are high in fiber should be avoided. Some foods that are ok to eat include white bread, bagels, plain toast, white rice, pasta, and noodles. These are foods that aren’t normally recommended, but in the case of the diverticulitis diet, they’re ok. The reason is because they’re all low in fiber, and won’t contribute to increased bowel movements. You also have to be careful about the types of fruit you consume. Fruit juice is fine to drink as long as it’s not prune juice. Prune juice is great if you want to have a bowel movement, but it’s terrible if you want the exact opposite. You can also eat applesauce, apricots, grapes, peaches, and watermelon. Raw and dried fruits, as well as raisins and berries should be avoided. These foods are known to cause bowel movements. When on a diverticulitis diet, you can eat just about any type of vegetable. Peeled potatoes, beets, carrots, celery, and lettu
