Diverticula are most common in the lower portion of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon. When the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Ten to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis get diverticulitis.Diverticulosis and diverticulitis together are called diverticular disease..iverticula are most common in the lower portion of the large intestine, called the sigmoid colon. When the pouches become inflamed, the condition is called diverticulitis. Ten to 25 percent of people with diverticulosis get diverticulitis.
When you want to lower your blood pressure, think beyond slashing salt, calories and fatâand also consider what you can add to your diet. More vegetables, fruits and lean protein, says the Institute of Medicine in a February 2010 report on preventing and controlling high blood pressure. Plus, recent research points to three beverages that also may help to lower blood pressure. Consider drinking moreâ¦. 1  1. 2  2. 3  3. 4  4.
That means that you should eat foods that are high in nutrition and low in calories. Foods such as fresh fruits apples (with the skin on), apricots, blueberries, grapefruit, banana to name just a few. Their nutritional values are enormous with a low calorie intake. But, you still need your protein.Vegetables are a great source and some of the best for that purpose are the green leafy ones,(cooked) collards, turnips, bok choy, kale and cabbage. Carrots, celery stalks are good cooked or raw.hanging your diet for the better does not mean that you have to torture your self with boring foods. With just a little bit of imagination you can make any food taste exceptionally good. Spice it up with heat or flavor by simply adding peppers or a combination of spices.