Can you eat potato skins with diverticulitis?

Oh, so you have diverticulitis and want to know if potato skins are permissible? Well, let’s cut straight to the chase – YES! But before you start chomping down on butter-loaded baked potatoes, there are a few things to consider. In this article, we’ll discuss all the ins and outs of consuming potato skins with diverticulitis.

What Is Diverticulitis?

If you’re reading this article than just in case if nobody told you earlier “Welcome to Club Diverticulosis & Friends”. This exclusive club is home for those who experience inflamed or infected pouches within their colon called a ‘Diverticle’. And when that classy inflammation engages your party pouch with one fine looking bacterial infection then congratulations!, You’ve reached stage two; diverticulit…is. It usually comes along with other symptoms such as bloating, diarrhea/constipation, high fever which makes modern diets seem like the gloriously joyous offer they aren’t!

Potato Skins: Should I Consider Them For Consumption?

Oopsie…spoiler alert in heading itself!, however still sticking around hm? Great because it’s important that OUR STAR OF THE DAY, Mr/Ms noble potato skin requires special attention before your bowels dance on flamenco after consuming them.

Nutritional Information of Potato Skins

Nowadays everyone wants good packaging plus quality products combined together while shopping in grocery stores right?, similarly Potatoes too have invested specialization into building layers (rings) namely cortex and intestine-like phloem for instance but did our star invest well?. Let’s find out:

  • A single medium-sized potato skin has 27% vitamin C that helps tissues within body maintenance.
  • PBZ fiber at approximately 4 grams’ worth each spud deep fried / air-fried potato skin portion which means it helps prod bowels and reduces stress on their functions.
  • Antioxidants like Vitamin B, flavonoids have been found trace amounts in research that protects against damage of body’s biological components/ chemical functions from free radicals.

Do Potato Skins Aggravate Diverticulitis Symptoms?

The million-dollar question that’s currently running through your mind is “Can consuming potatoes with its skins cause me pain or discomfort?” Well, brace yourselves…there isn’t a ‘yes’ or ‘no’ answer to this. You see, potato skins come endowed with fiber – something the colon LOVES!! So technically speaking, including them in your diet can help coddle inflamed intestines while still keeping things moving downstairs (Wink). Howeverrrr……..the flip side might also occur if you are eating high FODMAP foods as Diced onions! could be causing gas and bloating., Reducing intake of such fibrous counterparts would aid in relief but nothing beats consultating medical specialists tho..let’s not forget bout that!

How Should I Prepare My Potatoes With Skins

Now we come to the juicy details (pun intended); how should one prepare their potato dishes when dealing with diverti-whatever-it-is? Here are some simple suggestions:

Boiled potato skins

Boil potatoes and remove the skin gently using tongs or just wait for them to fully cool off before diving into digestion-

Baked Potato Skin Chips

Preheat oven at 450 degrees Fahrenheit .Make desired sizes-from bite size snacks to regular ones-,Spray nonsticky spray over layer .Bake chips for about ten minutes until they look crispy.Wait till cool & Hum along happy thots-“Yaaah yummy crisps!”

Foods To Avoid When Battling Diverticulitis

As stated earlier / aforementioned(yeah-in-ones!) , the inclusion of potato skins in your diet can aid in colon health. But it’s equally as important to know which foods should be avoided during a diverticulitis bout.

High FODMAP Foods

Foods high in fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides and polyols (collectively termed “Fodmaps”) are not encouraged when dealing with diverticulitis since they tend towards gas formation inside of bowel walls. Some examples include broccoli, cabbage…ummmmm garlic(No-No)=this would make food diary all sadder than it currently is!

Final Thoughts

So there you have it folks – potato skins won’t necessarily worsen your symptoms! It probably tastes amazing too so no regrets because afterall..if not now, then what?. That being said we must keep together common sense such as limiting intake and allowing themselves freedom to experiment with different approaches while seeking professional medical advice tailored for them accordingly!”

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