High-fiber foods include fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and dried beans and lentils. In the past, doctors often recommended people who had diverticulosis should avoid foods such as nuts, …

Diverticulosis is a common condition among older adults. Eating high-fiber foods can help lower the risk of diverticulitis.

Dec 21, 2025 · If you are looking for foods to avoid with diverticulitis, this giant food list of what not to eat will have you covered. I also include my favorite brands of foods to eat to soothe and prevent flare ups.

May 26, 2024 · When your diverticulitis is flaring up, it’s important to let your digestive system relax and heal. That means avoiding foods that are high in fiber. Normally, it’s a good idea to include...

May 20, 2024 · Low-fiber diets help with diverticulitis flare-ups and high-fiber diets help prevent flare-ups from happening.

Mar 10, 2025 · Nuts, seeds, and popcorn don’t cause diverticulitis. But they can worsen pain during a flare, so it’s a good idea to avoid these foods until you recover. It’s also a good idea to avoid spicy …

4 days ago · During a diverticulitis flare-up, managing your diet is key. Avoid high-fiber foods like beans, nuts, seeds, and most raw fruits and vegetables to alleviate symptoms.

Oct 1, 2025 · Eating a diet high in red and processed meats could increase your risk of developing diverticulitis. Red meat is linked to inflammation in certain organs, and it’s best to avoid excessive...

Nov 3, 2025 · In the past, doctors would recommend avoiding certain foods like nuts, seeds, and popcorn, believing that these foods are harder to digest. But doctors now say you don't need to avoid …

Previously it was common for medical professionals to advise patients with diverticulosis or a history of diverticulitis to avoid small, hard foods like nuts, seeds, corn and popcorn. The theory was that these …