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Besides avoiding beef & alcohol, what should one with diverticulitis do?
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Fiber: Despite popular advice little if any good data that avoiding seeds, popcorn, nuts etc etc increases the likelihood of developing diverticulites. Some evidence staying on a high fiber diet will help.
Answered 8/11/2015
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Not that.: Life life, maintain a health diet, which can include meat, in moderation. Take plenty of fiber. Stay well hydrated.
Answered 8/4/2013
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