Easy Home Remedies for Diverticulitis

8. Nuts, Seeds, and Popcorn

Many medical professionals have pronounced that diverticulitis patients should not consume hard foods such as nuts, seeds, and popcorn. They're hard to digest and tend to stick to the colonic lining or become trapped in diverticula. Now, however, nuts, seeds, and popcorn are not prohibited. In the aftermath of diverticulitis flare-ups, these foods need to be kept at bay. They're likely to strain the gastrointestinal tract, maybe even worsen symptoms. They also slow down the healing of the intestines. At other times, diverticulitis patients may soak hard nuts and seeds overnight to soften them, making them easier to digest.