On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 11:50:22 -0700 (PDT), Paul McNoob
> wrote:

>Years ago I knew someone who had colon issues, and their doctor said
>they needed to cut back on the amount of corn and nuts they ate.
>Otherwise they might have to have some of their colon removed (from
>what I can recall).
>
>Is this true? And if so, is it strictly a matter of moderation - or it
>doesn't matter how little you eat, it's bad for your colon, period.
>
>I know that the intestines have trouble with that almost translucent
>skin of the kernels.
>
>I didn't know that nuts could be "harmful" if at all? Though I know
>about peanuts often not being completely broken down, so that must be
>hard on the intestines too if not completely chewed properly.

I have diverticulosis, not diverticulitis. The doctor said "eat
plenty of fiber." You need to keep the intestine working.