What is a clear liquid diet?:
A clear liquid diet is a diet that consists of food and drinks that are clear, meaning you can see through them. In this type of diet, you aren't limited to colorless food and drink; you are limited to food and drink that are clear. Example: apple juice has color , yet is still clear.Why would a doctor recommend this diet?:
The clear liquid diet is not intended for long term use. It is used to preapre for certain medical tests, more commonly bloodwork. It is very helpful when a patient is expereince nausea and has trouble keeping things down. Also used before and after surgery.What is included in the clear liquid diet?:
You can consume clear juices, ices, hard candy, and gelatin. See examples below.Examples of clear juices and beverages. :
Apple juice, grape juice, cranberry juice are okay but without the pulp. Fruit punch is okay but you may want to dilute it with water. Strained lemonade and limeade,Beverages:
Coffee, tea (hot or cold), Kool-Aid, clear sodas, and water are all acceptable.Soups:
Bouillon, broths, fat free consommé, and strained vegetable broth are all good choices for the clear liquid diet.Sweets:
Fruit ices without milk, fruit ices without fruit pieces, plain gelatin dessert, popsicles, are okay.Other Foods and Drinks:
jelly (without seeds), honey are also acceptable.
