It's not easy to give up your favorite foods after discovering they threaten your health and well-being. Saying goodbye to our guilty pleasures like greasy cheeseburgers, silky chocolate, and even toasty bread can be practically heartbreaking. But at the end of the day, most of us will choose our future and health over our beloved food. While it's difficult to constantly monitor foods that might trigger unpleasant symptoms, it's also crucial especially for those with chronic conditions such as diverticulitis, which occurs when small pouches in the colon become inflamed or infected due to small pieces of undigested food or stool that gets stuck inside. However, there are recommended foods to avoid, as well as ones you should eat when your diverticulitis is acting up and when it's dormant. If you're experiencing symptoms of diverticulitis, such as pain on your lower left side, fever, boating, and diarrhea, you should stick to a liquid diet until the symptoms subside, or for as long as your doctor recommends.