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Does diverticulosis require a special diet? foods to avoid?

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Avoid: Nuts and seedy foods according to some sources.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/17/2018

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None, really.: The key is just high fiber diet and plenty of fluids. We used to think to avoid nuts and seeds, but studies have shown otherwise.

Dr Munshower agreed

Answered 5/17/2018

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