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Diverticulitis Cookbook Allaine Mark

Even though doctors may recommend avoiding high fiber foods during a diverticulitis flare, research has shown that regularly consuming a high fiber diet with lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains may reduce the risk for acute diverticulitis. Since fiber can soften your body's waste material, softer stool passes through your intestines and colon more quickly and easily. This, in turn, reduces the pressure in your digestive system, which helps prevent the formation of diverticula, as well as the development of diverticulitis. A high fiber diet is often one of the first things a doctor will recommend if you have diverticulosis or you've recovered from diverticulitis. If you're not already consuming high fiber foods, be sure to start slow when adding them to your diet. For people without diverticular issues, eating a diet that's rich in fiber helps promote a healthy digestive system.