Question 1

can i eat quinoa if i have diverticulosis?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No known issues with quinoa causing diverticulitis.

Question 2

is quinoa ok to eat if you have pockets in your colon ie diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

: Yes. It is a great myth still perpetuated by some medical people and others that foods with seeds is 'bad' for people with diverticulitis. Enjoy

Question 3

is it ok to eat quinoa and chia after recovering 2 to 4 weeks from diverticulitis?

Accepted Answer

: In the past it was thought that eating seeds caused/aggravated diverticulitis. NOT true. Enjoy

Question 4

is diverticulosis the name of the health condition when one cannot eat seeds?

Accepted Answer

Tiny pockets: Diverticulosis is a common condition that affects adults in developed countries whose diets consist mainly of refined foods low in fiber. The general recommendation is to avoid foods with seeds that may cause blockage of the pockets resulting in infection, though the evidence for this is lacking.

Question 5

what will my dad eat if he has the diverticulosis infection?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Infection in diverticulosis is called diverticulitis. This infection needs medical treatment with antibiotics to prevent complications. Usually need to be on a low fiber or light liquid diet during the infection treatment, avoid constipation. Later, when healed, should be on a high fiber diet with fruits & vegetables.

Question 6

how could a person with diverticulosis eat fiber if the fiber gives you gas?

Accepted Answer

Fiber in excess: Can cause gas. Add fiber slowly to the diet rather than make abrupt changes. Also inadequate fluid or excessive caffeine or alcohol can cause the fiber to produce excess gas. It can be done but it does require changing your eating and drinking habits.

Question 7

can i eat normally and would live a normal life after a colon resection due to diverticulosis? does the colon resection have to be done by open surger

Accepted Answer

Bowel surgery: Surgery for complicated diverticular disease can frequently be done laparoscopically resulting in quicker recovery.  Your bowel habits might change post-op but rarely to either extreme.  Most individuals resume a normal life post-op.  Good luck!

Question 8

recently diagnosed with diverticulosis. doc said to increase fiber. anything else i can do to treat this? what to eat or avoid? should i take a supplement?

Accepted Answer

: Diverticulosis is common, no medication or supplement, eating high fiber diet as your doctor's advice, active life style and exercise to avoid constipation which is a risk factor for diverticulitis, a complication of diverticulosis.

Question 9

on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl for colitis, also diagnoses of mild diverticulosis. given vague dietary guidelines... how long eating brat diet? then what to eat?

Accepted Answer

I don't think anyone: really knows for sure regarding dietary guidelines for people with colonic infections.  Common sense says "binding foods" which include bananas and grains/oats can only sustain you so far, before the lack of animal proteins and fats kicks in.  While that is in and of itself not a bad thing in relation to weight loss, you should consider increasing your diet back to normal within 2 weeks.

Question 10

i have a mild case of diverticulosis. i was told i can eat anything, but i am having difficulty with any kind of calcium supplement. i am vegetarian and have loose stools. how do i get calcium in me?

Accepted Answer

: You can try milk product. Eggs.

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Is it ok to eat quinoa and chia after recovering 2 to 4 weeks from diverticulitis?

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Is diverticulosis the name of the health condition when one cannot eat seeds?

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What will my dad eat if he has the diverticulosis infection?

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How could a person with diverticulosis eat fiber if the fiber gives you gas?

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Can i eat normally and would live a normal life after a colon resection due to diverticulosis? does the colon resection have to be done by open surger

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Recently diagnosed with diverticulosis. doc said to increase fiber. anything else i can do to treat this? what to eat or avoid? should i take a supplement?

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On cipro (ciprofloxacin) and flagyl for colitis, also diagnoses of mild diverticulosis. given vague dietary guidelines... how long eating brat diet? then what to eat?

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I have a mild case of diverticulosis. i was told i can eat anything, but i am having difficulty with any kind of calcium supplement. i am vegetarian and have loose stools. how do i get calcium in me?

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