Should I avoid eating nuts, seeds, and popcorn if I have diverticular disease?

Should I avoid eating nuts, seeds, and popcorn if I have diverticular disease?

Until recently, your healthcare provider may have told you to avoid eating nuts, seeds, corn and popcorn. Newer research shows that these foods do not appear to cause flare-ups.

What’s most important is to figure out what foods do and don’t cause symptoms and avoid the foods that cause symptoms or make your symptoms worse.