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High Fiber Diet
Increasing the amount of fiber in the diet may reduce
symptoms of diverticulosis and prevent complications such as
diverticulitis. Fiber keeps stool soft and lowers pressure
inside the colon so that bowel contents can move through
easily. The American Dietetic Association recommends 20 to 35
grams of fiber each day. The table below shows the amount of
fiber in some foods that you can easily add to your diet.
Amount of Fiber in Some Foods
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Fruits
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| apple |
1 medium |
= |
4 grams |
| peach |
1 medium |
= |
2 grams |
| pear |
1 medium |
= |
4 grams |
| tangerine |
1 medium |
= |
2 grams |
Vegetables |
| acorn squash, fresh,
cooked |
3/4 cup |
= |
7 grams |
| asparagus, fresh, cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
1.5 grams |
| broccoli, fresh, cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
2 grams |
| brussels sprouts, fresh,
cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
2 grams |
| cabbage, fresh, cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
2 grams |
| carrot, fresh, cooked |
1 |
= |
1.5 grams |
| cauliflower, fresh, cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
2 grams |
| romaine lettuce |
1 cup |
= |
1 gram |
| spinach, fresh, cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
2 grams |
| tomato, raw |
1 |
= |
1 gram |
| zucchini, fresh, cooked |
1 cup |
= |
2.5 grams |
Starchy Vegetables |
| black-eyed peas, fresh,
cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
4 grams |
| lima beans, fresh, cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
4.5 grams |
| kidney beans, fresh,
cooked |
1/2 cup |
= |
6 grams |
| potato, fresh, cooked |
1 |
= |
3 grams |
Grains |
| bread, whole-wheat |
1 slice |
= |
2 grams |
| brown rice, cooked |
1 cup |
= |
3.5 grams |
| cereal, bran flake |
3/4 cup |
= |
5 grams |
| oatmeal, plain, cooked |
3/4 cup |
= |
3 grams |
| white rice, cooked |
1 cup |
= |
1 gram |
Source: United
States Department of Agriculture (USDA). USDA Nutrient
Database for standard reference. Available at www.nal.usda.gov/fnic/cgi-bin/nut_search.pl.
Accessed September 19,
This material does not cover
all information and is not intended as a substitute for
professional care. Please consult with your physician on any
matters regarding your health.
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