Diverticulitis Prevention

Diverticulitis Prevention

Eating a high-fiber diet is the mainstay of diverticulosis and diverticulitis prevention.


Starting a high-fiber diet may not make the diverticula you already have go away, but it will decrease your risk of complications and the accompanying symptoms.

Foods high in fiber include whole-grain cereals and breads, fruits (apples, berries, peaches, pears), vegetables (squash, broccoli, cabbage, and spinach), and dried beans, peas, and lentils.

Drinking plenty of fluids will also help your stool stay soft and pass quickly, decreasing your risk for diverticulosis.