Diverticular disease is a disease that is caused by the low amount of fiber consumption, straining of bowel movements, and constipation that occurs over a long period of time (Peaston). The straining of bowel movements can cause small pouches or sacs called diverticula to form, which is called colonic diverticulosis. A person is not diagnosed with diverticular disease when diverticula forms in their colon, but when the diverticula causes lower abdominal pain (Peaston). 10 to 25 percent of Americans who are diagnosed with diverticular disease developed diverticulitis, a more serious stage of diverticular disease (Meerscharet). Diverticulitis occurs when the diverticula is infected by bacteria or is inflamed and requires immediate medical surgery (Peaston).
According to Jill Peaston, the diverticula normally forms in the weak areas of the lining of the bowel or according to Meerschaert, the colon wall. When one experiences constipation, this causes the colon wall or lining of the intestines to strain. According to Meerscharet, diverticular disease was first discovered in the United States where it is common to have low amounts of fiber in one’s diet. Meerscharet also exclaims that diverticular disease is rare in countries such as Asia and Africa because residents of those countries eat high amounts of fiber in their diets. The amount of fiber that one consumes can determine whether or not they will develop diverticular disease.
Diverticular disease is a common intestinal disease (Tufts University) which Americans have a high risk of getting due to the low amount fiber in their diets. Without enough fiber in one’s diet, there can be difficulty in releasing excrement from the body. Not only does low consumption of fiber lead to di...
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Below I have provided a seven day meal plan that focuses on foods that are high in fiber and total to 1,500 calories per day.
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... like tuna, mackerel, and salmon. some dairy products, orange juice, soy milk, and some cereals. The only mineral that was the least of the 100% recommended by my DRI was potassium, Which I plan to get from bananas like I stated before, avocados and cantaloupe.
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Eat oatmeal for breakfast instead of sugary cereals such as Frosted Flakes or Coco Pebbles to help increase your whole grains. For lunch choose whole wheat breads for your sandwiches for a healthy alternative to white bread. Lastly, for dinner you could choose to buy whole grain pasta or brown rice. Eating more whole grains will also help to increase the amount of fiber in your diet.
A high fiber diet should be a part of virtually everyone’s lifestyle. In the modern day Western world, carbohydrates and fatty foods are consumed at both an unhealthy rate and amount and are the reason for many health issues, including diverticular disease. These types of foods are not supposed to be the major food group in a healthy diet. Unfortunately consumption of clean proteins, fibers, water and vitamins are often overlooked or excluded. Without a healthy balance between all food groups, the body will not be able to function appropriately and diseases and deficiencies will occur. Exercise, no matter the age, should also be a part of a healthy lifestyle. Eating right, exercising, and avoiding carcinogens allows the body to work as it should and keeps the colon, as well as other organs, happy and healthy.
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