What Is Diverticulosis?
9. Preventing Diverticulosis
Though diverticulosis is common and does not always lead to symptoms or complications, the best way to avoid the potential for diverticulosis and diverticulitis is to take preventative measures. Maintaining daily bowel movements and reducing straining decreases the chances for developing diverticula.
A healthy diet is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent diverticulosis. Eating an abundance of vegetables, fruits and whole grains, and reducing the amount of fat and red meat you consume, helps to form softer and bulkier stools that move more easily through your system. Drink plenty of water, the number of ounces equal to half your body weight, and exercise daily for 30 minutes. If you are overweight, losing weight decreases your risks.
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