What are the recommended dietary modifications for patients diagnosed with diverticulosis?

For patients diagnosed with diverticulosis, the recommended dietary modifications focus on a healthy, balanced approach:

• General Diet: Advise patients to eat a healthy, balanced diet that includes whole grains, fruit, and vegetables ¹,². There is no need for them to avoid seeds, nuts, popcorn, or fruit skins ¹,².
• Fibre Intake: If a patient has constipation and a low-fibre diet, increasing their fibre intake gradually may help minimise flatulence and bloating ¹,². Adults should aim to consume 30 grams of fibre per day ³. Patients should be advised that the beneficial effects of increasing dietary fibre may take several weeks to achieve, and if tolerated, a high-fibre diet should be maintained for life ¹,².
• Fluid Intake: It is important to drink adequate fluid, especially when increasing fibre intake, to reduce the risk of dehydration ¹,².