What Is Clear Liquid Diet?

Definition of Clear Liquid Diet

A clear liquid diet is a short-term diet typically prescribed to people before certain medical procedures, such as surgery or colonoscopies.

The diet helps clear their bowels while avoiding dehydration.

Foods allowed on the clear liquid diet consist of:

>- Water

- Strained fruit juice without pulp (apple, white grape)

- Clear soda

- Broth

- Sports drinks

- Coffee & tea (black, no cream, no milk, no sugar)

- Hard candies (no red dye)

- Jello

- Ice

- Popsicles

_Note: Be sure to consult your medical provider before starting any diet plans._

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