Organic berries and all fruits and vegetables because they contain various photochemicals like antioxidants (vitamins C, E, beta - carotene and various minerals), bioflavonoids (like quercitin, limonene, hesperidin), and fiber which is needed for
daily elimination of waste and support the healthy balance of the micro flora of the digestive tract.
The increased fiber (the American Dietetic Association recommends 20 to 35 grams
daily, including 6 - 8 grams
of soluble fiber) in this diverticulitis diet plan produces more bulk in the stool, reducing pressure in the colon and assisting the more regular and complete
elimination of waste, thereby preventing the formation
of further diverticula.