High Fiber Diet

Lentils and beans. I love refrigeration beans, black beans, kidney beans, etc. I make them Mexican style--like refried, in Italian soups, Chili, white chili, add them to taco meat, enchiladas, etc.

My suggestion is to increase your fiber gradually. Too much too soon can lead to gastrointestinal distress (the squirts).

In case others were wondering about seeds as well - seeds used to be a no-no for people with diverticulitis, but the guidance has since been changed: http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/diverticulitis-diet

This summer I decided I needed to make the effort to get the recommended amount of fiber. It was a bit of a change for me, because my daily intake was around 13-15g fiber before. I've found a few foods that've helped tremendously.

Avocados - half an avocado has almost 7 g of fiber! Plus, they make salads taste ever so good (they're pretty good in hummus and on hamburgers, too). Rumor has it that the fats in them are particularly healthy as well.

Creamette 150 pasta if you like pasta. I know I do, and I don't feel guilty eating it at all.

Homemade baked beans are great. Actually legumes, in general are great. While I dislike split peas and lima beans, I love lentil stew.

Artichokes! 10.3 g / fiber for each one (on average). Plus, they're delicious and fun to eat. Buy the whole fruit and cook it yourself, the canned hearts are full of oil.

Peas! Did you know peas are high in fiber? It makes sense, they're related to legumes. 1 cup of cooked peas is 8.8 grams of fiber, and they're scrumptious.

Aldi's sells a higher-fiber bread if you like sandwiches (4g fiber / serving). I confess to eating a lot of air-popped popcorn when I'm low on fiber for a day as well.

Sandray555 wrote: »

Hi, I am new here. I was in the hospital last month because I had a diverticulitis attack. I lost 16lbs, but is was because I was I'll. I am changing the way I eat, because I do NOT want to have surgery on my colon. I am now trying to eat food rich in fiber. Broccoli bothers my stomach.
I am eating salads, Hummus, chick peas and quinoa.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
I would appreciate it. Thanks!

Sandray555 wrote: »

Hi, I am new here. I was in the hospital last month because I had a diverticulitis attack. I lost 16lbs, but is was because I was I'll. I am changing the way I eat, because I do NOT want to have surgery on my colon. I am now trying to eat food rich in fiber. Broccoli bothers my stomach.
I am eating salads, Hummus, chick peas and quinoa.
Does anyone have any suggestions for me?
I would appreciate it. Thanks!

Many suggestions as you are new.
1 search diverticulitis in forum search box,there is a great thread somewhere.
2 ditto fiber/fibre. many tips.
3 i get my fibre from:
daily fresh soup 5-13g per serve.
soya &linseed bread 5g per slice.
raspberries/berries.
quorn.
fruit&veg.
fybogel. husk available otc ,but can be prescribed by docs.
macrogol .as above.

good luck.

Watch out for the sodium content in canned beans. Unless you specifically buy no-salt-added beans, it can get insanely high very quickly.

Just for you to be aware OP, seeds can and do bother some people. I have diverticulosis and seeds bother me. So do peanuts and almonds for some reason. I can do other nuts, cashews, walnuts, pecans with no issues though. What bothers some people does not bother others. Corn also bothers me if I eat a lot of it in one meal or if I eat it two days in a row. You will figure out what you can and can't eat. Try Benefiber. My gastro just put me on it for IBS and I have to say its helps. No taste either. Good luck!

kshama2001 wrote: »

My breakfast smoothie has 10 g of fiber. I soak the chia seeds in about 1/4 C water for about an hour first. You can also soak them in liquid in the frig overnight. I buy whole flax seeds and grind a batch in a coffee/spice grinder every few days.

@kshama2001 I've seen you mention soaking your chia seeds before. Why do you soak them first, what difference does it make?
I've always just tossed mine in with the rest of the ingredients when I make a smoothie.

Op rasberries, chia seeds and avocado are my go too fibre foods

Psyllium Husk. Virtually the whole thing is fiber.

kshama2001 wrote: »

Christine_72 wrote: »

kshama2001 wrote: »

My breakfast smoothie has 10 g of fiber. I soak the chia seeds in about 1/4 C water for about an hour first. You can also soak them in liquid in the frig overnight. I buy whole flax seeds and grind a batch in a coffee/spice grinder every few days.

@kshama2001 I've seen you mention soaking your chia seeds before. Why do you soak them first, what difference does it make?
I've always just tossed mine in with the rest of the ingredients when I make a smoothie.

Op rasberries, chia seeds and avocado are my go too fibre foods

Chia seeds don't get stuck in my teeth if they are soaked first

Supposedly they are more digestible after soaking as well.

Aahha yes the old chia seeds in the teeth problem, I know it well. I'll try soaking mine first today.

I am really sorry to hear what happened. You scared me, I was diagnosed with that after a colonoscopy. I was told to take a fiber supplement, eat a lot of fruit and veggies ( which I always have), I stepped up my game and I am trying to eat a veggie rich salad every day. Also, I added veggies, brown rice and beans to my diet on a more consistent basis. Drinking a lot of water helps. Take care of yourself!