Foods for Diverticulitis: Flare-Up, Recovery & Prevention
What to eat at each stage: clear liquids, low-fiber transition, and high-fiber prevention
9. Nuts and Popcorn
In the past, doctors advised their patients with diverticulitis to avoid seeds, nuts, and popcorn because of the theory that they caused diverticular bleeding. But a 2008 study found no scientific evidence that nuts and popcorn caused problems for individuals with diverticulitis. They add solid fiber to a person's diet. These foods don’t usually cause symptoms for most people either. However, if an individual is experiencing a flare-up, doctors may advise them to avoid eating popcorn, nuts, peanut butter, and other types of nut butter.
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