If diverticulosis is the reason for an aversion to nuts, do some research on
the subject.

There is absolutely NO scientific research that has proven nuts to be the
cause of diverticulitis. It was simply "reasoned" that incompletely chewed
nut pieces could pass through the small intestine & become lodged in
diverticuli. No evidence of this has been substantiated based on the
research I have done.

There seems to be a 50/50 or so split among medical professionals regarding
tot consume nuts to avoid them. It seems that eating softer nuts (Ones very
high in natural fats such as pine nuts, brazil nuts, macadamias), in small
amounts, infrequently AND chewing them VERY completely, is relatively safe.

I've followed this practice myself after being hospitalized with severe
diverticulitis, and have had no problems.