Clear Liquid Diet – Colonoscopy Prep
A diet of clear liquids maintains vital body fluids, salts, and minerals; and also gives some energy for patients when normal food intake must be interrupted when prepping for a procedure. The body easily absorbs clear liquids. They reduce stimulation of the digestive system and leave no residue in the intestinal tract.
A clear liquid diet includes liquids you can see through. Not allowed: alcohol, dark colas, milk, and anything red, purple or bright blue in color.
ALLOWED
- FRUITS:
Clear fruit juices without pulp; apple juice, lemonade, white grape juice, etc. (no red, purple or bright blue). - SWEETS & DESSERTS:
Jell-O, fruit ice, popsicle without pulp, clear hard candy (no red, purple or bright blue). - BEVERAGES:
Tea, non-cola soft drinks, water, sports drinks, clear juices (no red, purple or bright blue), one cup of coffee without milk/creamer - SOUPS:
Bouillon, fat free broth, fat free consommé.
NOT ALLOWED
- Milk & milk products
- Vegetables
- Breads & grains
- Meat or meat substitutes
- Fats & oils
- All fresh, canned and frozen fruits, pureed fruit and nectars
