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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.
During a mild diverticulitis attack, your doctor may recommend a low fiber or clear liquid diet. Either of these helps the area of infection to have time to rest and heal. Generally within 7 days on antibiotics along with one of the following diets suggested by your doctor the attack should clear up. Clear liquid diet suggested foods: 1  Plain water no carbonation. 2  Fruit juices without pulp (prune juice is also not recommended) 3  Tea or coffee without cream. 4  Clear Broth (bouillon or consommÃ©) 5  Gelatins. 6  Popsicles without bits of fruit or fruit pulp.