Breaking Medical News: Nuts, Corn, and Popcorn Do Not Cause Diverticular Disease

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So nice when they can tell us that high-fibre foods (so much that is veggie IS

that)are safe after all! Thought many of you would appreciate this item

 

Love and hugs, Pat

 

Nuts, Corn, and Popcorn Do Not Cause Diverticular Disease

 

A report in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded that nuts,

corn, and popcorn, which some have suggested might exacerbate diverticular

disease, are not associated with diverticulitis or diverticular complications.

Researchers at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle analyzed the dietary intake

among 47,228 men over 18 years and found that nuts and popcorn were actually

protective against diverticulitis. Authors concluded that recommendations to

avoid these high-fiber, healthful foods should be reconsidered.

 

Strate LL, Liu YL, Syngal S et al. Nut, corn, and popcorn consumption and the

incidence of diverticular disease. JAMA. 2008;300(8):907-914.

 

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