Start with foods like canned or cooked fruits (without skin), canned or cooked soft vegetables like potatoes (without the skin), eggs, fish and poultry, white bread, low-fiber cereals, milk, yogurt, cheese, rice and pasta. You should not progress yourself through this diet without your doctor's guidance.

We recommend the following when adapting a diet for diverticulitis: Follow a low-fiber diet (no more than 10–15 grams of fiber per day) Eventually, start incorporating more fiber slowly Avoid food that is difficult to digest (or as instructed by your doctor) Raw vegetables Spicy food Dairy products Consuming small frequent meals throughout the day