Diverticulitis Diet: Ten Foods to Avoid

5. Red meat

Red meat facing competition in the age of the meatless “Impossible Burger,” red meat will bother diverticulitis sufferers because it leads to constipation. Although animal flesh is an unrivaled source of vitamin B-12, it nevertheless does not move through the digestive channel easily, and can cause uncomfortable blockage now and again. Some diverticulitis patients have a lower level of digestive enzymes which can make these complications more likely. They are advised by their health care practitioners to consume chicken whenever possible.

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This alternative is less dense than beef or pork and will thus pass with less difficulty.