subject: Finding A Diet For Diverticulitis [print this page] If you have diverticulitis, you are joining a large group of people in the world with the same condition. You can be treated, thankfully, but results are usually better if you combine treatment with a diet for diverticulitis.
Reducing the bulk of waste in the intestines is a huge help in treating this condition. Doctors will usually prescribe a special diet to help reduce the quantity of food in the digestive tract. While this diet is fine for short periods, make sure you take a vitamin supplement if you have to follow it for more than a month.
Just what is permitted on a low residue diet? What do doctors usually suggest? Let's look at what you can eat. Dairy should be avoided while other foods ought to be kept simple.
Basically, you choose between two different options when it comes to diverticulitis diets. The clear diet requires just water, fruit juices without pulp, ice and plain gelatin. These aren't very exciting but they do allow the gut to rest and are usually used during a bad attack of diverticulitis.
The next diet type is far easier to stick to. You're allowed real foods, though they should be processed and not anything that could up the amount of feces in the intestine. This is usually used for those who are in treatment for their condition.
When you eat grains, skip the whole grains and opt for processed. Pasta, white rice, crackers and toasted white bread are all good options. You'll be healthier if you stick to the plain cereals, as well.
While on this diet, you should eat some fruit. Fruit juices are all good, except for prune juice. Watermelon, peaches and watery or juicy fruit like these are the best to eat. You should also be able to have canned fruit cocktail.
Skip foods that cause gas. Anything like beans, cabbage or broccoli should be left off the meal plan. You will still eat squash, green beans, zucchini, carrots and potatoes without the skin on them. Most vegetables like this are fine to eat. Just consider how much bulk a meal will add to your bowels before eating it.
Eggs, fish and chicken are all appropriate sources of protein for someone with diverticulitis. Meat should be very soft. Ground beef is a very good option since it is forced to be tender, but any soft cooked meat should do the trick. Just keep in mind that your intestines need to take it easy right now.
It isn't hard to stick to a diet for diverticulitis if there is a plan and are prepared. Making sure you stock up on the right food in your house is very important. When combined with the right treatment, it's possible to beat this condition and get back to normal food.
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by: Nick Travis
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