Nausea and vomiting

Not really a lot that is helpful to diverticulitis in this little article.

This is a comment from an er, and just so you know they do take Diverticulitis seriously in ER as it can be life threatening.



DCRomney: A TYPICAL DAY IN THE ER

Nausea and vomiting - a common complaint but not to be taken lightly - make sure there's not appendicitis or diverticulitis or small bowel obstruction (all potentially life threatening if not surgically resolved within 24hrs)

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Water

We have discussed water before, but it is truly important.

A high fiber diet will use water, so if you have high fiber in your diet then you should be drinking a good amount of water.







Do you drink enough water? -Fitness-Wellness-Lifestyle-The Times of India

Water, is truly everywhere; as a result, most people take it for granted.

Yet a person could live without food for about a month, but only about a week without water. Water is crucial to your health making up around 60 per cent of your body weight. Every system in your body depends on water. Lungs expel two to four cups water each day through breathing. If your feet sweat, there goes another cup. If you make half a dozen trips to the bathroom, that’s six cups. A person would have to lose 10 per cent to be considered dehydrated.

Signs and symptoms of dehyration

Excessive thirst, fatigue, headache, dry mouth, little or no urination, muscle weakness, dizziness, lightheadedness

Advantages of drinking water:

Lessens kidney stones, keeps joints lubricated, and lessens colds and flu.

Keeps digestive system in order.

Natural remedy for a beautiful rich glowing skin. Acts as a body purifier by removing toxins and waste. Skin needs water for elasticity, so too little leaves it looking dry, wrinkled and dull.

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Diverticlosis diet tips

To be honest I'm not 100% sure about all this information. Some is correct some not too sure on. Certainly doesn't really agree with the survey results we did for the End Diverticulitis reference. certainly white bread is full of gluten so that is a problem. also"Cheerios, Cornflakes, Cream of Wheat, Rice Krispies, Special K
arrowroot cookies, tea biscuits, soda crackers, plain melba toast
white rice, refined pasta and noodles"

white rice has little fiber, so is not good.
some of the cereals have a high sugar content and i doubt they have any significant fiber content.

what need doing here is clarifying if this is for Diverticulitis or Diverticulosis.


Diverticulitis Diet Tips « EAT KNOW HOW

# Grains
enriched refined white bread, buns, bagels, english muffins
plain cereals e.g. Cheerios, Cornflakes, Cream of Wheat, Rice Krispies, Special K
arrowroot cookies, tea biscuits, soda crackers, plain melba toast
white rice, refined pasta and noodles
avoid whole grains as the seeds can get add to the inflammation within the intestine.
# Fruits:
fruit juices except prune juice
applesauce, apricots, banana (1/2), cantaloupe, canned fruit cocktail, grapes, honeydew melon, peaches, watermelon
avoid raw and dried fruits, raisins and berries.
# Vegetables:
Vegetable Juices
Potatoes no skin
beets, green/yellow beans, carrots, celery, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, mushrooms, green/red peppers, potatoes (peeled), squash, zucchini
avoid vegetables from the cruciferous family such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale, Swiss chard etc
# Meat and Protein Choice:
Well done, tender meat (lean), fish (wild caught) high in Omega 3 which will reduce inflammation within intestine. eggs
Avoid beans & lentils
Avoid all nuts and seeds, as well as foods that may contain seeds (such as yogurt)
# Dairy
Two servings per day skim or 1% milk
# FATS
Avoid saturated fats such as butter, margarine, Trans Fats, mealt high in fat content.
MCT oil is most gentle on the intestine. You can also try plant oils. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, canola, avocado and peanut oils.

her we go, Diverticulitis vs Diverticulosis

hop this helps with the old diverticulitis vs diverticulosis.

Diverticula are small, pea-sized, bulging pouches in the digestive tract. While diverticula can form anywhere, most occur in your large intestine and are many times found in people that experience frequent constipation.

Having diverticula in the intestines is known as diverticulosis. This condition is many times unrecognized by the person affected because diverticulosis seldom causes any problems. Every once in a while however, diverticula can become infected or inflamed. This condition is called diverticulitis.

Many experts believe that a low-fiber diet is a key contributor to diverticulitis. Reason being is lack of fiber in the diet can make stool sometimes harder to pass. The excess pressure can result in certain areas of the colon to become weakened and collapse. This results in marble-sized pouches (diverticula) protruding through the colon wall. These pouches, which are small at first, but become larger gradually; typically develop in the sigmoid and descending colon. These are the lower portions of your large intestine just above your rectum. They are often the result of straining during bowel movements over a number of years.

Sometimes stool can become lodged in one of the pouches and the result can be an infection. Small tears or perforations can also develop in an infected pouch, which can lead to an infection within your abdomen (peritonitis). A person may also develop a collection of pus called an abscess if the infection is limited to an area around the wall of your colon where the diverticula are inflamed.

Diverticulitis can be acute or chronic. The majority of people affected are usually between the ages of 50 and 90. One reason that older people are generally more affected is that the walls of the large intestine tend to weaken with age.

For many people, symptoms are non-existent or mistaken for simple indigestion. For those who do experience symptoms, a pain in the lower left side of the abdomen is common. The pain is typically severe and surfaces rather abruptly. However, sometimes a person can experience a mild pain that can worsen over several days and have a fluctuating intensity.

Other typical symptoms include abdominal tenderness, fever, nausea, and constipation or diarrhea.

Less common signs and symptoms of diverticulitis may include:

* Vomiting
* Bloating
* Frequent Urination
* Difficulty or pain while urinating
* Rectal Bleeding
* Tenderness in the abdomen
* Blood in the Stool

healing foods

I found this little list of foods that heal, not really sure how good it is, but I did have a browse through and found some if it interesting, if not enlightening.I didi think it was interesting enough to share with you guys and girls.

Foods that Heal

Apples
Protects your heart
prevents constipation
Blocks diarrhea
Improves lung capacity
Cushions joints

Apricots
Combats cancer
Controls blood pressure
Saves your eyesight
Shields against Alzheimer’s
Slows aging process

Artichokes
Aids digestion
Lowers cholesterol
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Guards against liver disease

Avocados
Battles diabetes
Lowers cholesterol
Helps stops strokes
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin

Bananas
Protects your heart
Quiets a cough
Strengthens bones
Controls blood pressure
Blocks diarrhea

Beans
Prevents constipation
Helps hemorrhoids
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Stabilizes blood sugar

Beets
Controls blood pressure
Combats cancer
Strengthens bones
Protects your heart
Aids weight loss

Blueberries
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Stabilizes blood sugar
Boosts memory
Prevents constipation

Broccoli
Strengthens bones
Saves eyesight
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure

Cabbage
Combats cancer
Prevents constipation
Promotes weight loss
Protects your heart
Helps hemorrhoids

Cantaloupe
Saves eyesight
Controls blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Supports immune system

Carrots
Saves eyesight
Protects your heart
Prevents constipation
Combats cancer
Promotes weight loss

Cauliflower
Protects against Prostate Cancer
Combats Breast Cancer
Strengthens bones
Banishes bruises
Guards against heart disease

Cherries
Protects your heart
Combats Cancer
Ends insomnia
Slows aging process
Shields against Alzheimer’s

Chestnuts
Promotes weight loss
Protects your heart
Lowers cholesterol
Combats Cancer
Controls blood pressure

Chili Peppers
Aids digestion
Soothes sore throat
Clears sinuses
Combats Cancer
Boosts immune system

Figs
Promotes weight loss
Helps stops strokes
Lowers cholesterol
Combats Cancer
Controls blood pressure

Fish
Protects your heart
Boosts memory
Protects your heart
Combats Cancer
Supports immune system

Flax
Aids digestion
Battles diabetes
Protects your heart
Improves mental health
Boosts immune system

Garlic
Lowers cholesterol
Controls blood pressure
Combats cancer
kills bacteria
Fights fungus

Grapefruit
Protects against heart attacks
Promotes Weight loss
Helps stops strokes
Combats Prostate Cancer
Lowers cholesterol

Grapes
saves eyesight
Conquers kidney stones
Combats cancer
Enhances blood flow
Protects your heart

Green Tea
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Helps stops strokes
Promotes Weight loss
Kills bacteria

Honey
Heals wounds
Aids digestion
Guards against ulcers
Increases energy
Fights allergies

Lemons
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin
Stops scurvy

Limes
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Controls blood pressure
Smoothes skin
Stops scurvy

Mangoes
Combats cancer
Boosts memory
Regulates thyroid
aids digestion
Shields against Alzheimer’s

Mushrooms
Controls blood pressure
Lowers cholesterol
Kills bacteria
Combats cancer
Strengthens bones

Oats
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
Battles diabetes
prevents constipation
Smoothes skin

Olive Oil
Protects your heart
Promotes Weight loss
Combats cancer
Battles diabetes
Smoothes skin

Onions
Reduce risk of heart attack
Combats cancer
Kills bacteria
Lowers cholesterol
Fights fungus

Oranges
Supports immune systems
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
Straightens respiration

Peaches
prevents constipation
Combats cancer
Helps stops strokes
aids digestion
Helps hemorrhoids

Peanuts
Protects against heart disease
Promotes Weight loss
Combats Prostate Cancer
Lowers cholesterol
Aggravates diverticulitis

Pineapple
Strengthens bones
Relieves colds
Aids digestion
Dissolves warts
Blocks diarrhea

Prunes
Slows aging process
prevents constipation
boosts memory
Lowers cholesterol
Protects against heart disease

Rice
Protects your heart
Battles diabetes
Conquers kidney stones
Combats cancer
Helps stops strokes

Strawberries
Combats cancer
Protects your heart
boosts memory
Calms stress

Sweet Potatoes
Saves your eyesight
Lifts mood
Combats cancer
Strengthens bones

Tomatoes
Protects prostate
Combats cancer
Lowers cholesterol
Protects your heart

Walnuts
Lowers cholesterol
Combats cancer
boosts memory
Lifts mood
Protects against heart disease

Water
Promotes Weight loss
Combats cancer
Conquers kidney stones
Smoothes skin

Watermelon
Protects prostate
Promotes Weight loss
Lowers cholesterol
Helps stops strokes
Controls blood pressure

Bit of an add for berries, but come good recipes here

Bit of an add for beries this one, but some interesting recipes none the less.
Worth checking it out. Berries contain the seeds again, so you know the drill. they will most likely not effect you but just stay ont eh safe site.

Check this out for more info on seeds.
http://www.end-diverticulitis.com/page/25/nuts,seeds-and-diverticulitis.html


Berries can be available all year long | SavannahNow.com

Why would you care about berries grown on the other side of the country and shipped to you frozen?

The first reason is flavor. Unlike berries picked for shipping fresh, IQF berries were harvested at peak ripeness. Fresh berries available out of their local growing season have been picked under-ripe to stand up to handling and shipping.

Another compelling reason is that caneberries are getting a lot of attention for their many health benefits. They're rich in anthocyanins and antioxidants, both of which help boost immunity, protect the body against cancer, promote heart and circulatory health, and reduce inflammation. Studies have also suggested that anthocyanins might slow aging, especially age-related mental decline.

For those who suffer from diverticulitis, the tiny seeds in caneberries are a not-so-tiny problem, but fortunately, strained purees and juice have almost the same health benefits as whole berries. You can still enjoy the flavor and health benefits even if you have to give up the pleasure of their toothsome crunch.

When shopping for IQF blackberries and raspberries, look for packages in which the berries are loose and not clumped together (and indication that they were allowed to partially thaw at some point). Keep the package well insulated until you get it home, and put it promptly into the freezer until you use it.

How to use frozen berries

To use frozen berries in baking, including pies and cobblers, add them while still frozen.

To use them whole as you would fresh berries, use this quick-thaw method:

Thaw caneberries in small batches (no more than a cup at a time) and make sure that they aren't touching one another.

Since the berries may differ in density and microwaves vary, first do a test run with your own microwave. Put five to eight blackberries or raspberries, not touching, on a microwave-safe plate lined with a double thickness of paper towel. Set the power on "defrost" and microwave 1 minute for blackberries, or 30 seconds for raspberries. They should still be slightly frozen and holding their shape, but not solid. If they are still too frozen, continue to microwave (still on the defrost cycle) at 10 second intervals, until they reach the right consistency.

To quick thaw berries, use the same method as the test run, allowing about 1 minute to begin for ¼ cup, 1½ minutes for ½ cup, and 2 minutes for 1 cup, adjusting the time at 10 second intervals as necessary for your microwave.

Pork Tenderloin with Marionberry Port Sauce

The most widely cultivated blackberry in Oregon is the Marion blackberry (commonly called "Marionberry"), a hybrid named for its native Marion County. Some branded packages will be labeled as such, but many generic store brands don't identify the berry type. Any blackberry will work here. Their sweet tart flavor is made for pork, but this is also delicious with chicken, duck or quail.

Serves 4 to 6

1-1/3 cups IQF Marionberries (or other blackberries), thawed, plus 2/3 cup kept frozen

1 pair pork tenderloins (about 2 pounds)

Salt and whole black pepper in a peppermill

About 1 tablespoon dried rubbed sage

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

½ cup finely minced shallot or yellow onion

½ cup Port or Madeira

¼ cup blackberry (or currant) jelly

½ cup chicken broth

1. Puree thawed berries in blender and strain through coarse mesh sieve.

2. Wipe pork dry and rub well with salt, pepper, and sage. Heat butter and oil over medium heat until bubbly. Add pork and brown well on all sides. Cover, reduce heat to medium low, and cook, turning occasionally, until just pink at center (about 160 degrees F.). Remove from pan, cover, and keep warm.

3. Add shallots to pan and raise heat to medium high. Sauté, tossing, until golden. Add Port, bring to boil, and cook until reduced by half. Add jelly and broth and cook until melted. Stir in berry puree and bring to simmer. Let cook 5 minutes, or until lightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. Quick thaw remaining berries in microwave (see method above), and gently stir into sauce. Remove from heat.

5. Thinly slice pork and divide among serving plates. Spoon sauce over and serve at once.

Chicken or Duck with Marionberry Sauce

Substitute 4 boneless chicken or duck breast halves for the pork, adjusting the cooking time so that the chicken is fully cooked through or until the duck is medium rare. Although you want to make sure that the chicken is done, be careful not to overcook it.

Raspberry OPTIONS

Raspberry Vinegar

Extravagantly expensive when made with fresh berries, this is not only cheaper when made with frozen berries but more flavorful and consistent.

Makes about 2½ cups for use as vinegar

1 pound (4 cups) individually quick frozen raspberries

2 cups red wine vinegar

1. Put berries in stainless steel or glass bowl while still frozen. Add vinegar and stir. Cover with cheesecloth or wire mesh screen (such as a large mesh colander or frying splatter screen), and let stand 48 hours.

2. Strain through a fine wire sieve strainer (or line strainer with cheesecloth if mesh is not fine enough). Bottle, seal, and used as a condiment or base for beverages.

Raspberry Vinegar Syrup

Makes 3½ cups

1 cup sugar

1 cup water

1 recipe raspberry vinegar

1. Mix sugar and water in heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and simmer until reduced to consistency of honey (230 degrees F. on a candy thermometer), about 1 cup.

2. Take it from the heat and cool, then mix with vinegar. Bottle and use as flavoring for beverages or as sweet sauce.

Raspberry Vinaigrette

Lovely on almost any salad, or as a sauce for salmon.

Makes just over ¾ cup

1 clove of garlic, crushed and peeled

¼ cup of raspberry vinegar (see recipe)

1 teaspoon of honey, or to taste

2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard

½ cup extra virgin olive oil or walnut oil

1. Combine garlic, vinegar, honey and mustard in small bowl. Season with small pinch salt and pepper to taste. Let stand 15 minutes. Remove garlic.

2. Taste and adjust honey, salt and pepper. Slowly whisk in oil and use at once.

Spinach and Raspberry Salad with Blue Cheese and Pecans

The individual elements can be made ahead, but don't compose the salad and thaw the berries until you are ready to serve it.

Serves 6

1 pound of spinach, well washed, drained, and tough stems removed

2/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts

¼ pound of good quality blue cheese or Roquefort, crumbled

1 ½ cup frozen raspberries

Raspberry Vinaigrette (see recipe above)

1. Put spinach in large salad bowl. Add crumbled cheese and toasted pecans and toss well. Add vinaigrette and toss again.

2. Thaw berries in microwave as directed above. Gently sprinkle berries over salad and serve at once.

Old-Fashioned Berry Fool

A "fool" in this case is a rich whipped cream dessert naturally set with an acidic fruit, usually berries. Quick frozen berries are actually ideal for it, since the berries are broken up anyway.

Serves 4

2 cups frozen berries (blackberries, blueberries or raspberries), thawed conventionally

Sugar

2 tablespoons bourbon or black raspberry liqueur (for blackberries or raspberries)

Freshly grated zest of 1 orange

1 pint heavy cream

12 individually quick frozen blackberries or raspberries, optional

Shortbread cookies, optional

1. Sprinkle berries with sugar to taste and let stand half an hour. Taste and adjust sugar and add bourbon and zest. Let stand 15 minutes longer. Puree half of berries in blender.

2. In glass or stainless steel bowl, whip cream until frothy. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and whip to soft peaks. Gently fold in pureed and whole berries and spoon into individual serving dishes. Chill until firm, about 1 hour. If fool is made with blackberries or raspberries, quick thaw berries as directed above and garnish each serving. Serve at once with shortbread if liked.

Marionberry or Raspberry Bourbon Sauce

Makes about 1 cup

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

8 ounces frozen Marionberries (or other blackberries) or raspberries, thawed conventionally

3-4 tablespoons sugar

¼ cup warmed bourbon

1. Melt butter in heavy skillet over medium high heat. Add berries and sprinkle with sugar. Sauté, tossing, until berries begin to fall apart - about 1 minute.

2. Add bourbon and, standing well clear of pan, ignite with a long match. Cook, tossing constantly, until flame goes out and berries have collapsed. Strain through fine wire mesh sieve, pressing hard on solids, and serve immediately.

this is an interesting little article on Fiber and diets for Diverticulitis.

Diverticulitis diets and fiber. An interesting article. But the thing that gets me is most people do not have a problem with seeds. You need to test for it but you will prob be safe with seeds.


A few fiber-friendly changes can help - Galesburg, IL - The Register-Mail

Although aging may contribute to colon problems, what you eat makes the real difference in the health of your colon. Persons suffering with this problem need to avoid seeds, corn and nuts.

If you have diverticulosis, the two biggest keys to controlling it are fiber (roughage) and liquid. Fiber absorbs water as it travels through your colon, helping your stool stay soft and move smoothly with less pressure. Eating more high fiber foods and drinking more liquids can often keep diverticulosis in check. Serious cases of diverticulosis may require stool softeners or antispasmodic medications for pain.

Some background info on Diverticulitis

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(NewsTarget) There is often confusion surrounding the difference between two conditions known as diverticulosis and diverticulitis. I'm going to explain the difference and reveal how to treat the symptoms of diverticulitis naturally.

Diverticula are small, pea-sized, bulging pouches in the digestive tract. While diverticula can form anywhere, most occur in your large intestine and are many times found in people that experience frequent constipation.

Not a bad little article on Diverticulitis, it is a little bit of background and info for you to enjoy.

diverticulitis symptoms diagnosis

this is an interesting little read. just goes to show that while the symptoms are there, not always do the docs get ti right. If you think you have diverticulitis symptoms make sure you get it checked out properly first. as this case looks like the first diag was wrong.


Daughter's love is one sure thing | APP.com | Asbury Park Press

On Tuesday, the pain worsened as I cooked dinner for us and Allison's lifelong friends — family, really — Laurie and Shelly and their children, David and Danielle. By the time the garlic-roast chicken, seasoned brown rice, veggies and garlic bread were on the table, the pain ran from my waist down my left side. When I inhaled, the pain was barely bearable. Pain shot down the right side too, only not as bad.

A kidney stone? It was the same tenderness and areas as with my two kidney stones. Since it was on both sides, perhaps a kidney infection too?

Laurie and Shelly, concerned, headed home with the kids. At 9 p.m., my daughter and I were at the emergency room.

Exams, tests, and around 2 a.m.: No blockage by a kidney stone, but an infection somewhere. And, diverticulitis, an inflammation of pouches that form in the large intestine, or colon. (A week later, my specialist would reject that diagnosis, ticking off other problems and the need for more tests.)

not even the stars can escape

Your not alone with Diverticulitis, even the stars can contract the disease. So don't feel embrassed just ask, or join a forum there is lots of good info out there and it is easy to access. Your not alone with Diverticulitis.


Soaps - News - 'Arthur Fowler' role affected actor's health - Digital Spy

Bill Treacher has revealed how his EastEnders role had a dramatic effect on his health.

The 77-year-old actor, who played Arthur Fowler on the BBC One soap, suffered from exhaustion and migraines due to his heavy workload.


Treacher faced further health problems when doctors diagnosed him with stomach condition diverticulitis.

"I was in a bad way and I couldn't carry on like that," he explained. "One day I took my dog for a walk and thought this is bloody silly. When I got back I said to my wife 'Do you mind if I pack up my job?' She said 'You have been there for 11 years, it's time to get out'."

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colon cleanse and Diverticulitis

Colon cleanse basically a way to help clean things out. It can help with Diverticulitis as the infection can get cleaned out as well. you just need to make sure that doing a colon cleanse will not aggrivate anthing any more.


Smart Food Choices Will Support Colon Cleansing | google-sina Medical,health articles

Fiber, both soluble and insoluble, is an important part of any colon cleansing program. A diet rich in fiber will help to insure colon health and help prevent many colon disorders like diarrhea, chronic constipation and diverticulitis.

Foods high in both types of fiber will help to keep things moving in the colon by stimulating peristaltic action and bulking and scraping the colon walls making it hard for putrefied waste and mucoid plaque to form. This keeps waste “on the move” where it will find its way out with gentle ease in a timely manner. This helps tremendously with keeping the colon healthy and greatly decreasing your chances of having a colon disorder.

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The perfect Diverticulitis Supplement??

I found this supplement from Purity Products and thought it so unique and well thought out that I just had to mention it.

As we know with Diverticulitis, two very important things are.
1. Fiber
2. Proboitics

This neat product from Purity Products combines both!!!

Remembering everything that has to be done is sometimes really tough. That is why I love this product so much. It just makes things easier.

Check it out, really it is worth it.

The product is called "Fiberboitics" really obvious when you think about it. Fiber + Proboitics.






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summary about Diverticulitis

A good question and answer on Diverticulitis and fiber.

Really a summary of what we already know.



ContraCostaTimes.com - Fiber guards against diverticulosis

Q: Five years ago I had my first colonoscopy. The doctor told me I had diverticulosis. He said if I keep my fiber intake over 35 grams a day, I can eat whatever I want. I have a friend who had colon cancer 20 years ago. Her doctor told her that she has diverticulosis and a hole in her colon. Another man told her that he has several holes in his colon from diverticulosis. What causes these holes? And why do so many people have diverticulosis?

A: Let me give you a clear picture of diverticulosis. A diverticulum is a tiny pouch that springs up on the outside colon wall. Dry, hard stool makes the colon work very hard and makes it generate great force to push undigested food through it. That same force drives the colon lining through the colon wall, where it forms a tiny, pea-size bulge like an inner tube bulging through a tire. That's a diverticulum. The diverticulum still communicates with the center of the colon through a tiny opening. I believe that the opening of the diverticulum must be the hole that your friends speak of.

If the opening of a diverticulum becomes plugged, then the bacteria inside of it multiply and cause the diverticulum to expand. The expansion can become so great that the diverticulum bursts. That is diverticulitis, a painful and potentially dangerous condition.

So many people in industrialized countries have diverticulosis because their diets consist of refined grains -- grains with their outer bran coat removed. Bran is an excellent source of fiber. Without fiber, undigested food dries out and begets the forces that end up producing diverticula. That's why diverticulosis is so prevalent in Canada and the United States. Our diets are devoid of fiber. Do what your doctor told you, and you won't come down with diverticulitis and won't form more diverticula.

the two fibers

Nearly forgot this, don't foget there are two fibers.

both are necessary. and both are helpful especially when consumed together.


Seacoastonline.com: Adding more fiber to your diet has long-term health benefits

# Insoluble relieves constipation by pushing waste material rapidly through your system. The result is you feel better. It's found in the indigestible parts of plants that we eat — grain husks, skins of fruits and vegetables, the brown in brown rice, outsides of beans, peas and berries. It's also called roughage or bulk.
# Soluble fiber often gets forgotten. But it's the one that lowers cholesterol and reduces the risk of heart disease and is associated with reversing obesity. Soluble fiber turns up generally in the pulp of fruits, vegetables, grains and beans. Rather than using stomach acids and enzymes to digest soluble fiber, your body uses bacteria, which digest it slowly. The slow digestive process keeps food in your stomach longer and deters your hunger longer — especially if you drink a lot of water on top of it.

Why chcnging your eating habbits is the best way to get fiber

This is a great little article about changing your eating habbits to get more fiber.

In simple terms. If you change from a bad food to a good food, you achieve two things.

1. Getting better diet and more fiber.
2. Get rid of the bad food.

Twice the benefit for the same effort.



Seacoastonline.com: Adding more fiber to your diet has long-term health benefits

"Fiber has a major benefit in reducing obesity and constipation," says Dr. Mike Roizen, co-author of "You: The Owners Manual" and founder of RealAge.com, a popular health website.

While those factors alone can make you a better person, the overlooked benefit of fiber is that to get more you need to eat healthful food.

"You're not only adding fiber to your diet, but you change from eating chips to eating fruit," he says. "You not only have the healthy food, but you get rid of the lousy food.

"It's like walking with a friend. Not only do you get the benefit of the walking, but you get the benefit of the friendship."

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