But if you are having difficulties eating enough, supplements are a great alternative. You also can make a 'supplement' with carbohydrate, protein, and fat, and some vitamins and minerals by mixing your own shakes. Choosing fortified dairy or soy beverage and adding fresh peeled or canned fruits can make a hardy shake. Diverticular disease is common in those who have diets low in fiber. It is rare in countries such as Asia and Africa, where the diets are primarily plant-based and high in fiber.
Dietary fiber makes stools soft and prevents constipation.
With constipation muscles strain to move the firm stool, causing increased pressure in the colon and bulging of weak spots in the colon, or diverticula. Intestinal blockage is the most common complication of Crohn's disease. The disease causes thickening of the intestinal wall with swelling and scar tissue, which can eventually lead to narrowing and blockage of stool passage. In some cases, sores, or ulcers in the bowel wall can tunnel into surrounding tissues such as the bladder, vagina, or skin. These tunnels, or fistulas, allow bacteria and enzyme rich intestinal fluid to leak into surrounding tissue and may result in infections.