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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.
1 Eat more fiber. 2  High-fiber foods, such as fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, soften waste material and help it pass more quickly through your colon. 3  This reduces pressure inside your digestive tract. 4  However, it isn't clear whether a high-fiber diet decreases the risk of diverticulitis.