Diverticulitis Diet – 10 Worst Diverticulitis Foods

9. Sugar

Information found on the Harvard Health website specifically mentions sugar consumption as a “culprit” for diverticular disease. Sugary sodas and sweets aren’t part of a healthy diet, much less a diverticulitis diet. Carbonation also causes uncomfortable gas and bloating and should be eliminated. Good substitutes for sugary sodas are water, tea, and clear broth.