Diverticulosis is a disease characterized by the presence of diverticula, tiny pouches that develop when parts of the intestinal wall give way under pressure and form bulges. When these become inflamed or infected, it is called diverticulitis.
Originally designed for sufferers of IBS, the low FODMAP diet helps digestion and is kinder to the stomach, helping increase the number of healthy gut microbes you have.
After a diagnosis of diverticulitis, diet becomes key in the remission of the affected patient. Here are the 3 essential factors addressed by the dietitian to prevent diverticulitis recurrences.
The idea of paying attention to our carbohydrate intake is not entirely wrong, since some carbohydrates can have positive effects on our health whilst others can not.