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While a low-fiber diet is generally used for acute diverticulitis, the NIH guidelines recommend a high-fiber diet for patients with diverticulosis (a condition that may lead to diverticulitis). [17] A Mayo Clinic review from 2011 showed that a high-fiber diet can prevent diverticular disease.
A 2011 review found that a high-fiber diet may prevent diverticular disease, and found no evidence for the superiority of low-fiber diets in treating diverticular disease. [33] A 2011 long-term study found that a vegetarian diet and high fiber intake were both associated with lower risks of hospital admission or death from diverticulitis. [34]
Fiber intake – although it is widely believed that low fiber diet is associated with diverticulosis and diverticular disease, recent studies have not confirmed the association but has shown that increased fiber intake reduces diverticular disease complications. [9]
Fiber per ½ cup (cooked): 9.55 grams (34% DV) Navy beans are by far one of the best sources of fiber, making them the most popular of all high-fiber foods. And even if you're not looking to get a ...
“Dietary fiber is a super nutrient primarily found in high-fiber foods like whole grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds,” says Jessie Anderson, R.D., registered dietician at Top ...
Fiber benefits: Fiber can reduce the circulating levels of estrogen in the body and is linked to lower breast cancer risk, studies have found. Fiber also increases the bulk of stool, reducing ...
Some people with diverticulosis complain of symptoms such as cramping, bloating, flatulence, and irregular defecation. However, it is unclear if these symptoms are attributable to the underlying diverticulosis or to coexistent irritable bowel syndrome. [7] Diverticular disease was found associated with a higher risk of left sided colon cancer. [8]
Reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease and cancer. The 10 Best High-Fiber Foods to Eat for Breakfast 1. Oats. Thanks to their fiber, ...