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Add Fiber to Beat Diverticulitis

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Add Fiber to Beat Diverticulitis
Eating more fiber can help digestion move more smoothly and lessen the likelihood of a painful flair-up of diverticulitis.Tatjana Baibakova/Shutterstock
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Diverticulitis can be excruciatingly painful. But adding some bulk to your diet may help tame symptoms and stop them from occurring. It’s possible that bulk may prevent diverticulitis from ever affecting you.

What’s bulk? The one and only fiber.

Mat Lecompte
Mat Lecompte
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Starting as a journalist over 10 years ago, Mat has not only honed his belief system and approach with practical experience, but he has also worked closely with nutritionists, dieticians, athletes, and fitness professionals. He embraces natural healing methods and believes that diet, exercise and willpower are the foundation of a healthy, happy, and drug-free existence.
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