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Low-fibre DAY ON A PLATE FOR diverticulitis

Kathleen Alleaume is a nutritionist, exercise physiologist, mum of three and founder of The Right Balance. Connect with her at www.therightbalance.com.au or on Instagram @therightbalance_

What is diverticular disease?

If you’re among the one in three people over the age of 45 who have been diagnosed with diverticular disease, you’ll be familiar with the need to alter your diet when it comes to fibre.

Increasing fibre intake by eating plenty of fruit and veg can help the disease, but if it develops into the inflammatory condition diverticulitis, a short-term low-fibre diet may

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