Colonoscopy Preparation Instructions: SOWEID

Soweid Breakfast Diet

You may eat only the foods listed below for breakfast the day before your colonoscopy.
No substitutions are permitted.

  • Eggs / Cheese:
    2 eggs any style or 1 ounce of cheese (a slice or a small cube)
  • Bread:
    3 slices of simple white bread or toast (such as Wonder Bread)
  • Fats:
    1 tablespoon of butter, margarine, or olive oil (for cooking or for the eggs)
  • Dairy:
    ½ cup of milk or ½ cup of low-fat yogurt
    (milk should be no-fat or low-fat only; soy, almond, or lactose-free milks are also acceptable)
  • Beverage:
    1 cup of coffee