Hard candy, such as lemon drops or peppermint rounds.Clear, fat-free broth (bouillon or consommé).Carbonated drinks, including dark sodas (cola and root beer), not red.Fruit-flavored beverages, such as clear fruit punch or lemonade, not red.Fruit juices without pulp, such as apple or white grape.Here is an excellent SHOPPING LIST of Clear Liquids which are allowed on a Clear Liquid Diet from the Mayo Clinic. To help you plan your diet, here is a shopping list of foods allowed on a Clear Liquid Diet, which you can get a few days before your procedure. What should I purchase for a Clear Liquid Diet? Note, this is not a Liquid Diet.This is a Clear Liquid Diet which is very specific and more restrictive. These liquids can provide a few electrolytes in the form of sodium or in the case of apple juice, white cranberry juice and sports drinks, some potassium as well. The diet consists of basically water, gelatin, sports drinks, white sorbet, clear soda or broth. The Clear liquid Diet is very limited and because it is so low-calorie and devoid of all nutrition (except sugar) it is only recommended for very short periods of time. With a colonoscopy you will also be asked to cut out liquids that are red in color. If you are heading into a colonoscopy (looking at your colon through a scope) your doctor will also ask you to go on a Liquid Diet the day before your procedure. The aim of the diet is to clear out your stomach and intestines before a procedure or allow it to recover after a procedure. If you are heading to the operating room, recovering from surgery or going for a specific medical procedure, your Doctor may recommend a Clear Liquid Diet. The following blog provides general dietary guidelines for a Clear Liquid Diet and should not replace the specific guidelines given to you by your physician for your specific medical procedure.
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