A British study of vegetarians and non-vegetarians found that vegetarians have a 31% lower risk of developing diverticular disease and in those consuming greater than 25.5 grams of dietary fiber had 41% less risk compared with those consuming less than 14 grams. Death rates from diverticular disease was 4.4% in meat eaters versus 3% in the vegetarians.
PositiveTip: A plant-based diet lowers the risk of diverticular disease along with many others.