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Diverticular Disease and My Gluten-Free Journey: A Coeliac's Tale Hey fellow gluten-free warriors! So, this week threw me a bit of a curveball. After some persistent lower abdominal pain, I ended up getting a colonoscopy (not the most fun, but hey, gotta do what you gotta do!) and was diagnosed with diverticular disease. Now, for those of you who haven't heard of it, diverticular disease is basically when small pouches develop in the lining of your large intestine. Most people with it have no issues, but sometimes these pouches can get inflamed – that's diverticulitis, and that's what can cause the pain. Here's the thing: as a coeliac who's been rocking the gluten-free life for a while now, I'm a big believer in fibre. It keeps things moving smoothly down there, which is exactly what you want with diverticular disease. But some docs say certain high-fibre foods, like nuts, seeds, and popcorn, can be problematic for diverticula. So, what's a gluten-free...