What is the nurse recommend that the patient eat to best increase the bulk and fecal material?

A good diverticulosis diet is high in fiber and provides plenty of liquids. Specifically, an individual can benefit from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. For people with diverticulitis, eating a diet rich in fiber is necessary in order to maintain good health.

For example, whole grain bread, such as wheat bread, as well as whole grain pasta and cereals can help maintain regularity. Fruits and vegetables are also good to help create bulky, loose, and fibrous stools. Beans, such as kidney beans and black beans are also rich in fiber.

Diverticulosis is defined by the formation of pouches in the of the wall of the large intestine. These inflamed pouches can be around a centimeter wide, but often grow larger. Fiber is needed to help avoid the condition from forming entirely as, without adequate amounts of fiber, the colon works over time.