Eat a low-fiber diet. Your healthcare provider may advise a liquid diet. This gives your bowel a chance to rest so that it can recover. Foods to include: flake cereal, mashed potatoes, pancakes, waffles, pasta, white bread, rice, applesauce, bananas, eggs, fish, poultry, tofu, and well-cooked vegetables.
What cereal is good for diverticulitis?
Mix a small amount of high-fiber cereal, such as raisin bran or oatmeal, into a lower- fiber cereal, such as corn flakes or rice puffs. Slowly increase the proportion of high- fiber cereal every few days. Start by trying to have two servings of fresh fruits and one serving of fresh vegetables each day.
What to eat when you are having a diverticulitis flare up?
- white rice, white bread, or white pasta (but avoid foods that contain gluten if you're intolerant)
- dry, low fiber cereals.
- processed fruits, such as applesauce or canned peaches.
- cooked animal proteins, such as fish, poultry, or eggs.
- olive oil or other oils.
What foods cause diverticulitis flare ups?
Red and processed meat According to a 2018 research article , eating a diet high in red and processed meats could increase your risk of developing diverticulitis. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains may decrease the risk.
What causes a flare up of diverticulosis?
Lifestyle remains the major culprit behind diverticulitis flare-ups, such as a high-fat, low-fiber diet commonly found in Western countries. Lifestyle remains the major culprit behind diverticulitis flare-ups. A high-fat, low-fiber diet commonly followed in Western countries can exacerbate diverticulitis symptoms.