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Clear Diets

Clear diets, also known as clear liquid diets, refer to restrictive eating plans that include only transparent liquids. The diet is not sustainable over a long period of time, because it does not contain a sufficient amount of calories, vitamins and nutrients the human body requires. People usually adopt a clear diet as a temporary measure due to illness, pending surgery or to jump-start weight loss.

  1. Allowable Items

    • The clear diet provides liquids, salt and a few nutrients to avoid dehydration and medical risks. None of the allowable items on the diet strain your digestion system. Liquid diet items, which should be consumed at room temperature, include water, weak tea, plain coffee, clear broth or consomme, clear juices such as apple, cranberry or grape juice, and gelatin. Orange and grapefruit juice, if they contain no pulp, are also allowed. Clear sports beverages and soft drinks, such as ginger ale or club soda, are also permissible. You can use honey.

    Benefits

    • A clear liquid diet keeps you hydrated and contains essential electrolytes, such as sodium and potassium. It will not tax your digestive system, stomach or intestines. It is also a healthy alternative to solid food, if you are experiencing nausea or intestinal problems, and should make you feel better. A clear diet is low in calories and will jump start a weight loss program.

    Purpose

    • A clear liquid diet is often used before medical tests or procedures. It may also be prescribed if you have digestive problems, nausea, vomiting or diarrhea. A clear diet is the method of introducing food nutrients after surgery.

    Meal Plan

    • Although a clear diet is not recommended for more than a few days, it is still helpful to chose a variety of items over the course of your day. Breakfast might include water, strained orange or grapefruit juice, a cup of tea or coffee, broth and gelatin. Midday, you might repeat the water, and add apple juice or a clear sports beverage, consomme and gelatin. Choose this combination at the dinner hour, with tea and a frozen grape juice confection sweetened with honey.

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