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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.
While an increase in fiber and liquid intake is recommended to avoid future inflammation, dietary modifications are necessary when you're experiencing symptoms of diverticulitis. Do not consume course grains, dried fruits, beans, peas, skins from fruits or vegetables, pickles, cucumbers, strawberries, corn and coconut.