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Diverticular Disease: Diverticular disease can be less frequent or severe by avoiding foods such as corn, popcorn, nuts and seeds. These items can get lodged in the pockets in your colon (diverticula) and cause inflammation which could lead to diverticulitis. ...Read more.
Prevention of Diverticular Disease. Eating a diet high in fiber will help prevent diverticulosis and diverticulitis. Foods that are high in fiber include beans; whole-grain cereals; fruits such as apples, pears, raspberries and prunes; and vegetables such as squash, sweet potatoes, peas, cauliflower and spinach.