Diet For Diverticulitis

The best diet for diverticulitis is clear liquids like fruit juices, vegetable broth, ice pops without fruit pulp, water, and tea or coffee without cream. 

Morning drink	Grape juice
Breakfast	Broccoli omelet
Soup	Pea and pesto soup
Salad	Lentil cherry tomato salad
Lunch	Cottage crunch wraps
Evening snack	Citrus glazed carrots
Dinner	Turkey and barley casserole

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Consume a small amount of food until the diarrhea and bleeding stop.

Diet starts with only clear liquids for a few days.

After recovery, we recommend slowly adding low-fiber foods like canned or cooked fruits without seeds and vegetables such as green peas, carrots without skin, eggs, fish and poultry, milk, white rice, noodles, pasta, and low-fiber cereals, fruits, and vegetable juices without pulp.

Eating high-fiber foods will help people with a speedy recovery.

Diverticulitis

In the lining of the digestive system, the formation of one or more small and bulge pouches that are inflamed indicates Diverticulitis. They are most commonly found in the colon of the large intestine, especially after the age of 40, and rarely cause problems. It causes severe abdominal pain, nausea, fever, and a marked change in your bowel habits.

Mild diverticulitis can be treated with rest, antibiotics, and some changes in the diet. Recurring or severe diverticulitis may be treated with surgery. In some cases, it occurs as an infection, and in the rest when diverticula tore results in inflammation. It is not cancerous and contagious.

This disease occurs if the products that are broken down from food move slowly through the colon. Pressure will happen in the colon that causes weak spots and sacs. This disease can be diagnosed through physical examination, blood tests, medical history, and CT scans. It is treated with antibiotics and a liquid diet.

Diverticulitis Symptoms

• Nausea and vomiting
• Fever
• Constipation
• Severe pain on the left side of the abdomen
• Abdominal tenderness

Preventing Diverticulitis Flare Ups

• Drink plenty of water
• Be physically active
• Eat a high fiber, low salt, low-fat diet, and clear liquid diet to avoid constipation.
• Maintain appropriate weight.
• Maintain good bowel habits.
• Call your physician if you get a fever and abdominal pain.
• Take the prescribed medicines promptly till the infection subsides.
• Call your health provider if you have blood in your stools and experience unexplained weight loss.
• Maintain a regular bowel movement once or twice a day.

Diverticulitis What To Avoid

• Do not use laxatives
• Do not strain with bowel movements.

Diverticulitis Diet Recipes

Diet For Diverticulitis: Citrus Glazed Carrots

Ingredients

• 2 cups of Pineapple-orange juice
• 3 medium Carrots, peeled
• Salt a pinch
• ¼ tsp Black pepper powder
• 1 1/2 tbsp butter
• Parsley, a few sprigs

Method

• Cut carrots into thick round slices and put them into a pan.
• Add pineapple-orange juice and cook.
• Add salt and pepper powder and cook for 5-10 minutes.
• Add butter and mix. Chop curly parsley and add.
• Mix well and serve.

Diverticulitis Foods To Avoid

Foods like popcorn, seeds, and nuts are to be avoided. But there are also other foods to avoid eating by people with diverticulitis. Hard-to-chew foods are to be avoided.

Bread and cereals

• Roll with nuts and seeds
• Coarse and dry cereals
• Any bran and raisins
• Whole seeds
• Bread containing cracked wheat particles

Meat or meat substitutes

• Fried meats, fish, poultry
• Highly seasoned and spicy meat
• Sausages and frankfurters

Miscellaneous

• Jam
• Marmalade
• Fruit preserves
• Curry powder
• Cloves
• Seed spices
• Popcorn
• Sesame
• Caraway
• Chutney
• Relish
• Pickles
• Salsa
• Poppy seeds
• Horseradish
• Strong cheese
• Dried beans and peas
• Chunky peanut butter

Vegetables

• Chili peppers
• Corn
• Cucumber
• Green peppers
• Tomato

Fruits

• Blueberries
• Blackberries
• Coconut
• Figs
• Raspberries
• Strawberries
• Whole cranberries
• Grapes with seeds
• Kiwi
• Pomegranate

What Foods Trigger Diverticulitis Attack

There are no specific foods and diets that aggravate the attacks of diverticulitis, but some foods trigger the risk of diverticulitis. Foods like

• Popcorn
• Nuts
• Seeds
• Whole grains
• Beans
• Fruits and vegetables with seeds and skin.
• Red meat
• Processed meat
• Sugary foods
• Juices with pulp

Liquid Diet For Diverticulitis

A clear liquid diet should be followed. No solid foods are to be taken. Juices without pulp can be recommended. Clear liquid foods like

• Broth
• Clear juices like apple, cranberry, grapes
• Popsicles
• Jelly, honey
• Avoid orange juice.
• Plain water
• Fruit punch
• Strained lemonade
• Tea or coffee without cream
• Bouillon
• Strained vegetable broth
• Fat-free consomme

Diverticulitis Diet Menu Plan

Morning drink	1 glass of water
Breakfast	One cup broth One bowl gelatin
Mid-morning snack	Plain jelly
Lunch	One glass of fruit juice One cup broth One glass water One bowl gelatin
Evening snack	One ice pop without pulp
Dinner	One glass of juice, one cup of fat-free consomme.
Bedtime	Calming blends tea

Recipes For Diverticulitis Sufferers

Diet For Diverticulitis: Vegetables Broth

Ingredients

• 1 cup roughly chopped Carrots
• 1 cup roughly chopped Celery (includes leafy greens)
• 1 cup roughly chopped Tomato
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped Zucchini
• 1/2 cup roughly chopped Broccoli
• 1/2 cup chopped Mushrooms, optional
• 2 tbsp chopped Onion
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp roughly chopped Fresh Parsley
• 1 tbsp roughly chopped Fresh Basil
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 10 cups of Water
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Method

• Place the chopped vegetables in a stockpot.
• Add garlic, onion, fresh basil, fresh parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper, pour water, mix well and allow the mixture to boil on medium heat.
• When the broth starts to boil, simmer and cook for an hour stirring it well in the middle.
• Switch off the flame, strain, and discard vegetable pieces.
• Let vegetable broth cool to room temperature.
• Use it immediately or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days for any time use.
• It can also be stored in a container or ice tray in the freezer for up to 1 month.

30+ Diverticulitis Recipes

There are different kinds of diet recipes for diverticulitis.

Diet For Diverticulitis: Breakfast recipes

• Apple raisin pancakes
• Banana breakfast smoothie
• Broccoli Omelet
• Carrot and zucchini bread
• Sunrise Burrito wrap
• Zucchini and bean scramble
• Pumpkin pie oatmeal
• Santa Fe Omelet

Diet For Diverticulitis: Main course recipes

• Broccoli and mushroom brown rice
• Cottage crunch wraps
• Beef and penne pasta toss
• Easy turkey chili
• Grilled fish tacos
• Shrimp and black bean nachos
• Turkey and barley casserole

Diet For Diverticulitis: Salad recipes

• Mango black bean salad
• Zesty bean and tomato salad
• Lentil tomato salad
• Salmon and potato salad
• Spinach and apple salad

Diet For Diverticulitis: Soup recipes

• Cannellini butter bean soup
• Creamy squash soup
• Mushroom barley soup
• Smooth broccoli soup
• Pea and pesto soup

Diet For Diverticulitis: Side dish recipes

• White bean puree
• Kidney bean salsa
• Baked artichoke dip

Diet For Diverticulitis: Snack recipes

• Baked sweet potato fries
• Honey-baked apples
• Greek lettuce wraps
• Oatmeal Choco chip cookies
• Citrus carrots

Diverticulitis Diet Menu

Morning drink	Apple pear carrot smoothie
Breakfast	Apricot Oatmeal
Soup	Mushroom Barley soup
Salad	Green bean tuna salad
Lunch	Beef and penne pasta toss
Evening snack	Banana bran muffins
Dinner	Asparagus and bean frittata

Diverticulitis Food Recipes

Diet For Diverticulitis: Apple Pear Carrot Smoothie

Ingredients

• One ripe green apple
• 2 ripe sweet pears
• 3 carrots
• A small wedge of lemon

Method

• Wash the produce thoroughly and remove the top ends of the carrots.
• Weigh out the ingredients.
• Quarter the lemon and place the lemon into the mix
• Grind the remaining ingredients together and press.

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Diet For Diverticulitis: Asparagus And Bean Frittata

Ingredients

• 100g baby potatoes, cut into small pieces
• 100g frozen edamame peas
• 140g asparagus
• 100g low-fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs
• 4 medium eggs
• 1 tsp vegetable oil
• 100g cherry tomatoes, halved
• 4 radishes, sliced
• ½ tsp vinegar

Method

• Take a pan of water to a boil and add the sliced potatoes.
• Cook for five minutes, then add the beans and asparagus to the pan and cook for a further five minutes. Drain well.
• Beat the low-fat soft cheese along with the eggs until a creamy consistency is reached.
• Heat the oil in a wide frying pan.
• Spread the vegetable mixture over the base of the pan, then pour the egg mixture over it.
• Cook on low flame for 10 minutes until the egg sets around the edges.
• Place the pan in the grill for five minutes so the top sets.
• Carefully loosen around the edge of the pan with a spatula and transfer to a board.
• Toss together the rocket, tomatoes, radishes, and balsamic vinegar.
• Pile on top of the frittata. Cut into wedges to serve.

Foods To Eat With Diverticulitis Flare Up

Easily digestible foods are prescribed for people suffering from diverticulitis.

• Whole grain carbohydrates- If rice and cereals are difficult to digest then add pasta, wheat noodles, instant oatmeal, whole bread, wraps, and muffins.
• Lean protein- Foods like eggs, shredded chicken, and baked fish are easy to digest.
• Cooked fruits and vegetables- All the fruits without seeds and vegetables without skin can be taken. Because the skin contains fiber which may irritate the digestive system.
• Starchy foods- High-starchy foods like potatoes and tapioca are recommended.
• Juice, Tea, and water- Consume 6 to 8 glasses of water every day. Tea without cream can be given and clear juices like apple, cranberry, and grapes can be given instead of citrus fruit juices like orange.
• Organic diverticulitis tea- An organic blended mixture of chamomile flowers, wild yam root, marshmallow leaves, and peppermint leaves gives a soothing effect to the digestive system.

Diverticulitis Fruits To Eat

Low FODMAP fruits are recommended for diverticulitis. Fruits like

• Apples
• Prunes
• Pears
• Avocados
• Banana
• Seedless grapes
• Mandarines
• Lime
• Oranges
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew
• Star fruit
• Papaya
• Passion fruit
• Pineapple
• Rhubarb

Diverticulitis Vegetables To Eat

• Bamboo shoots
• Bean sprouts
• Bok choy
• Carrots
• Eggplant
• Ginger
• Lettuce
• Parsnips
• Okra
• Spring onions
• Turnips
• Potatoes
• Green chili peppers
• Red bell peppers
• Collard greens
• Arugula
• Butternut squash

Healing Diverticulitis Diet

Diet for Diverticulitis, low fiber foods

• Canned or cooked fruits without skin or seeds
• Milk without cream
• Yogurt
• Fruit and vegetable juices without pulp
• Low fiber cereals
• Eggs
• Fish
• Poultry
• White bread
• Low-fat Cheese
• White rice, pasta.

Diet For Diverticulitis High Fiber

Eat a high-fiber diet that is easily digestible. Fiber is an important part of the diet and it prevents flare-ups of diverticulitis. Fiber helps to prevent constipation and softens the stool. Some of the high-fiber foods are

• Beans and legumes
• Bran, whole wheat bread
• Whole grain cereals like oatmeal
• Brown rice
• Wild rice
• Whole wheat pasta
• Fruits and vegetables.

Diverticulitis Meal Recipes

Diet For Diverticulitis: Apple chicken pita pockets

Ingredients

• ½ cup small apple, chopped
• 1/2 cup small pear, chopped
• 1/4 Cup cottage cheese
• 1 whole wheat pita bread

Method

• Take a bowl and put the chopped apple, pear, and cottage cheese
• Slice the pita bread to make a pocket.
• Fill the pocket with the fruit mixture.
• Sprinkle some cinnamon or drizzle a little honey or agave syrup for added sweetness.

Healthy Snacks For Diverticulitis

A healthy snack includes foods that are rich in essential protein, healthy fats, carbs, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also low in saturated fat, and contain low sodium content and added sugars. They boost energy for several hours between each meal. A healthy snack prevents overeating at the next meal.

Diverticulitis Snack Menu

• Gingerbread baked oatmeal cups
• Low FODMAP Blueberry bars
• Low FODMAP Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Salmon Cakes And Lemon Herb Aioli
• Chocolate orange chia pudding
• Lemon curd
• Sugar-free pumpkin pie

Recipes For Diverticulitis Patients

Ingredients

• ¾ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cubed
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest

Method

• Combine lemon juice, sugar, butter, eggs, and lemon zest in a saucepan.
• Cook over medium-low heat, whisking constantly until the mixture thickens and bubbles for about 6 minutes.

Diverticulitis Diet Plan Recipes

Diet For Diverticulitis: Chocolate Orange Chia Pudding

Ingredients

• 240 ml dairy-free milk
• ¼ cup chia seeds
• 3 tbsp cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp juice from an orange
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1-2 tbsp maple syrup (for low FODMAP) or honey.

Method

• In a jar or container, combine all the ingredients. Whisk until combined.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
• Top it up with orange slices, chocolate chips, and orange zest.

Diverticulitis is a painful condition that results in high mortality and high morbidity. It can be managed by following dietary restrictions and some antibiotics.

A high-fiber diet will reduce the symptoms and prevent diseases. For milder cases, a low-fiber diet or GI soft diet can be recommended.

Fiber intake is based on the severity of the diverticulitis flare-up. Eating less red meat and processed foods may lower the risk.