2. Fatty Foods
For those who have been diagnosed with diverticulitis, staying away from fatty foods is important.
The main reason for this is because fatty foods may cause constipation. Fatty foods can block the openings in the diverticula, which provokes inflammation and will result in a flare up of diverticulitis symptoms.
Fatty foods should be avoided especially after a flare up as they can slow down the healing process and make the colon more susceptible to inflammation and infection.
Maintaining a low fat diet is recommended for those who have been diagnosed with diverticulitis.