Diverticulitis Diet: What to Eat During a Flare and How to Safely Add Fiber Back

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In this episode of The Gut Health Dialogues, Alyssa breaks down exactly what to do during a diverticulitis flare, how to transition your diet safely, and how to prevent future episodes.

Because one of the biggest mistakes people make is staying in the low-fiber phase for too long during a Diverticulitis flare. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The difference between diverticulosis vs diverticulitis (and why it matters)
• What’s actually happening in your body during a flare
• Why a low-fiber diet is temporary, not long-term
• The 3 stages of the diverticulitis diet
• How to safely add fiber back in without triggering symptoms
• Why constipation and pressure in the colon are key drivers of recurrence
• The most common mistake people make after a flare (and how to avoid it)
• What to do if diverticulitis keeps coming back

Free resources:

1. Diverticulitis recovery is much easier when you have a clear roadmap. Our Diverticulitis Diet Guide walks you through the typical stages of recovery and the foods that tend to work best during each phase.
2. Check out our full episode on Diverticulosis where Alyssa breaks down what the research actually says about the diverticulosis diet, including the role of fiber, nuts, seeds, and overall eating patterns.
3. DM “GUT CHECK” on Alyssa’s Instagram for a personalized quiz and free meal plans & resources tailored to your symptoms.
4. Check out Alyssa’s FREE Masterclass “Why your gut still isn’t better - the real reason you feel stuck here. 
5. Learn more about Nutrition Resolution’s Signature Healthy Gut Restoration Program — a personalized, root-cause approach to addressing bloating, constipation, and underlying digestive imbalances.
6. Find Alyssa on: Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Pinterest  

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