15 July 2019
Can people with diverticular disease eat nuts?
Yes, you can eat nuts if you have diverticular disease. Evidence suggests there are no negative effects of consuming nuts. In fact, avoiding nuts may even be counterproductive, as nuts are a valuable source of fibre, which is important for diverticular disease [1, 2].
References
- Peery, A.F. and R.S. Sandler, Diverticular disease: reconsidering conventional wisdom. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2013. 11(12): p. 1532-7.
- Strate, L.L., et al., Nut, corn, and popcorn consumption and the incidence of diverticular disease. Jama, 2008. 300(8): p. 907-14.
