In the past, people with diverticula were told not to eat nuts, seeds and popcorn Symptoms can include abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, cramping, constipation or diarrhea It was thought that these foods could lodge in diverticula and inflame them, causing diverticulitis
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But there's no proof that these foods cause diverticulitis
If you have diverticula, focus on eating a healthy diet that's high in fiber
For decades, people with diverticulitis have been told to avoid seeds, nuts, popcorn, and other small, hard food particles But is this advice still valid? For many years, doctors told people with diverticulitis to avoid certain foods, including seeds, popcorn, and nuts. Stay away from nuts and seeds, and don't eat popcorn — that's what doctors said years ago if you had diverticulosis, a condition marked by tiny pouches (diverticula) that develop in the lining of the colon
The thinking was that little bits of food could get stuck in those pouches and cause inflammation or infection (which is called diverticulitis) Today we know the advice was wrong A new study suggests that nuts and seeds can be consumed as part of a healthy diet by people at risk for diverticulitis. Avoiding foods that increase inflammation and irritate the gut can help ease symptoms during a diverticulitis flare
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
