{"id":138,"date":"2020-03-13T14:50:53","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T14:50:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=138"},"modified":"2025-07-24T11:37:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T11:37:33","slug":"clear-liquid-diet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/","title":{"rendered":"Clear Liquid Diet: Uses, Benefits, And Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#What_Is_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\" >What Is A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#How_Long_Can_You_Be_On_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\" >How Long Can You Be On A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Why_You_May_Need_To_Follow_This_Diet\" >Why You May Need To Follow This Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Pros_And_Cons_Of_The_Diet\" >Pros And Cons Of The Diet<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Pros\" >Pros:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Cons\" >Cons:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Clear_Liquid_Diet_Ideas_For_Colonoscopy\" >Clear Liquid Diet Ideas For Colonoscopy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Clear_Liquid_Diet_For_Diverticulitis\" >Clear Liquid Diet For Diverticulitis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Clear_Liquid_Diet_Options\" >Clear Liquid Diet Options<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Can_I_drink_Coke_on_a_clear_liquid_diet\" >Can I drink Coke on a clear liquid diet?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#_What_Kinds_Of_Gelatin_Are_Okay_For_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\" >\u00a0What Kinds Of Gelatin Are Okay For A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#What_Foods_And_Beverages_To_Avoid_On_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\" >What Foods And Beverages To Avoid On A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Clear_Liquid_Diet_Sample_Menu\" >Clear Liquid Diet Sample Menu<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#_Breakfast\" >\u00a0Breakfast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#_Snack\" >\u00a0Snack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Lunch\" >Lunch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Snack\" >Snack<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Dinner\" >Dinner<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Get_your_personalized-2\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Risks\" >Risks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Clear_Liquid_Diet_And_Weight_Loss\" >Clear Liquid Diet And Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#How_To_Survive_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\" >How To Survive A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#Clear_Liquid_Diet_And_Diabetes\" >Clear Liquid Diet And Diabetes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/clear-liquid-diet\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Is A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>clear liquid diet<\/strong> is a nutrition plan that consists of clear liquids such <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinking-water\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">as water<\/a>, apple juice, tea, certain sports drinks and broths (<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000205.htm\">1<\/a>). This eating pattern is designed to keep the stomach and intestines clear prior to medical tests, procedure or surgery. Clear liquids are typically easy to digest and do not leave much-undigested material in your intestines (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26567203\">6<\/a>). Dietitians may prescribe a full liquid diet for similar reasons, but it is less restrictive than a clear liquid diet. They allow most beverages, as well as foods that become liquid at room temperatures, such as popsicles, Jell-O, pudding, syrups and some shakes (<a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000206.htm\">4<\/a>). <strong>Note, however, that such diets should only be followed if prescribed by a doctor!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Can_You_Be_On_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><\/span>How<b> Long Can You Be On A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/14-day-liquid-diet-weight-loss-results\/\">This diet<\/a> is extremely low in calories and nutrients that\u2019s why it should not be followed for more than 3-5 days. Following a liquid diet for an extended period of time could increase your risk of nutrient deficiencies, particularly if you are only consuming juices or other beverages that do not contain all essential nutrients (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25522674\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Meanwhile, medically prescribed liquid diets are considered safe for short-term use, but they are typically ordered by a physician <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000205.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000206.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_You_May_Need_To_Follow_This_Diet\"><\/span><b>Why You May Need To Follow This Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually, doctors prescribe this diet before certain medical tests or procedures (colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopy, x-rays). Besides, they may be prescribed after such surgeries as gallbladder removal and bariatric surgery (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000173.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s important to follow this diet precisely when it\u2019s prescribed to get accurate test results and avoid any problems with an upcoming surgery or procedure. Also, doctors may advise sticking to this diet to relieve digestive problems such as abdominal distention, diarrhea, nausea, etc. This diet can help not only clean out the intestinal tract but can keep you hydrated and provide you with sufficient <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/2-week-liquid-diet-for-weight-loss\/\">vitamins and minerals<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-long-is-it-safe-to-fast\/\">How Long Is It Safe To Fast: Are Long Or Short-Term Fasts More Effective?<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32237 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u0441lear liquid diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4563.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros_And_Cons_Of_The_Diet\"><\/span><b>Pros And Cons Of The Diet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pros\"><\/span><b>Pros:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is an effective way to prepare your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> bowel <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for a medical test or surgery<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This eating pattern helps recover after a surgery or medical procedures faster<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a rather cost-effective way to shed weight short-term<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It improves digestion and prevents nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It keeps you properly hydrated and nourished<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cons\"><\/span><b>Cons:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>This diet is extremely low in calories and nutrients, so you may feel fatigued and hungry<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s quite difficult to follow it as it excludes all solid foods<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may experience side effects<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Liquid_Diet_Ideas_For_Colonoscopy\"><\/span><b>Clear Liquid Diet Ideas For Colonoscopy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s extremely important to prepare for the colonoscopy the right way for a successful procedure. If you don&#8217;t prepare the bowel properly, it may lead to an increased risk of complications after the procedure or the whole process might need to be rescheduled. One of the main strategies to prepare the bowel for a colonoscopy is a clear liquid diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Make sure to stick to a low-fiber diet for a few days before the procedure which means excluding grains, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, raw fruits and vegetables from your diet;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Switch to a clear liquid diet the day before the procedure (no solid foods allowed);<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep following a clear liquid diet the day of the colonoscopy and don\u2019t eat or drink anything 2 hours before the procedure;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Liquid_Diet_For_Diverticulitis\"><\/span><b>Clear Liquid Diet For Diverticulitis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diverticulitis<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a digestive tract disorder that causes inflamed pouches (also called diverticula) in the lining of your intestine.<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3174080\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More than 75 percent<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of diverticulitis cases are uncomplicated, leaving about 25 percent to develop complications (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3174080\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This may include nausea, fever, severe abdominal pain, bloody bowel movements, abscess, etc. The right diet can ease the symptoms of the disease. Usually, a nutrition plan for diverticulitis consists of low fiber foods. A physician may even recommend a no-fiber, clear liquid diet to give the gut a rest while it heals.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this should be discussed with your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32116 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u0441lear liquid diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4420.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Liquid_Diet_Options\"><\/span><b>Clear Liquid Diet Options<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically all liquids that you can see through are considered to be clear liquids which means that you can consume them on this diet. For example, clear juices, broths, hard candy, ice, and gelatin. However, the complete list of foods<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to eat and to avoid<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">should be provided by your physician or nutritionist as it depends on your medical condition and may vary from person to person. Here is the list of clear liquid diet foods that the diet usually includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-rules-to-help-you-start-an-effective-30-day-water-challenge\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Water (plain, carbonated or flavored)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit juices without pulp (apple, cranberry, white grape juice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit-flavored beverages (fruit punch,<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/lemon-water-health-benefits\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> lemonade<\/a>)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbonated drinks (root beer)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gelatin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tea or coffee without <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/is-half-and-half-keto\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">milk or cream<\/a> (you can add sugar or lemon juice)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strained tomato or vegetable juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear, fat-free broth (bouillon or consomme)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Honey or sugar<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hard candy (lemon drops or peppermint rounds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ice pops without milk, bits of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/a-japanese-breakfast-banana-diet-for-simple-and-quick-weight-loss\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fruit, seeds, or nuts<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clear nutritional drinks (Enlive, Ensure Clear)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note, any solid foods should be excluded from the diet as it may lead to rescheduling an upcoming medical procedure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Looking for a way to <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\">break the vicious cycle of weight loss<\/a> and tone up all the jiggly parts? Watch the extra pounds fly off and your muscles firm up with the BetterMe app!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_drink_Coke_on_a_clear_liquid_diet\"><\/span><b>Can I drink Coke on a clear liquid diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can drink soft drinks like Sprite, Coke, Diet Coke, Pepsi, Mountain Dew, Gatorade, without red or purple dyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_What_Kinds_Of_Gelatin_Are_Okay_For_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>What Kinds Of Gelatin Are Okay For A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you see you from the list above, your diet can include gelatin, however, make sure it doesn\u2019t contain any fruits, vegetables or pulp. Here are a few options to choose from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ginger gelatin<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken gelatin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White grape juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cranberry gelatin.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31990 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"clear liquid diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10.jpg 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/10.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Foods_And_Beverages_To_Avoid_On_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><\/span><b>What Foods And Beverages To Avoid On A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the list of foods and beverages that are not acceptable for people following this diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milk and yogurt<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomato and vegetable juices (unstrained)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit juice with pulp<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit nectars<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcoholic drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, doctors may recommend avoiding clear liquids with red or purple coloring before some tests like colonoscopy to get the accurate results of the test. The thing is that these can interfere with test imaging as the red color, for example, can persist in the colon and potentially look like blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31578 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u0441lear liquid diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3868.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Liquid_Diet_Sample_Menu\"><\/span><b>Clear Liquid Diet Sample Menu<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Breakfast\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Breakfast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 glass pulp-free apple juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one cup gelatin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup of coffee or tea with lemon (no pulp, with sugar or honey, if desired)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Snack\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><b>Snack<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 glass pulp-free grape juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bowl gelatin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lunch\"><\/span><b>Lunch<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 glass pulp-free cranberry juice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 glass pure water<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one cup fat-free broth (not chicken)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 bowl gelatin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Snack\"><\/span><b>Snack<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup pulp-free fruit ice<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup coffee or tea with lemon (no pulp, with sugar or honey, if desired)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dinner\"><\/span><b>Dinner<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup pulp-free juice (apple, cranberry or grape) or pure water<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup fat-free broth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one bowl gelatin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 cup coffee or tea with lemon (no pulp, with sugar or honey, if desired)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized-2\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 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ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod1\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Shortcod1\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risks\"><\/span><b>Risks<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet cannot provide your body with all essential nutrients, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vitamins\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vitamins, and minerals<\/a>. Following this diet for a long time may lead to malnourishment, that\u2019s why dietitians do not recommended to follow it for more than 3-5 days. This nutrition plan is especially risky for people with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nutritional or electrolyte imbalances<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">endocrine disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31580 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3877-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u0441lear liquid diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3877.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3877-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3877.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3877-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3877.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Liquid_Diet_And_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><b>Clear Liquid Diet And Weight Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This nutrition plan is not a safe and effective option for weight loss and it should only be followed if prescribed by a doctor. Since clear liquid diets don&#8217;t involve any solid foods it won\u2019t provide all the beneficial nutrients found in whole foods like fruits and vegetables<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Like any crash diet, it doesn\u2019t give long-term results and once you get back to a regular diet it leads to weight regain as your carbohydrate and water stores are replenished (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28410328\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Short-term crash diets don\u2019t typically lead to lasting weight loss because they don\u2019t do anything to change your permanent eating habits (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24355667\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, people who stick to this eating pattern for a long time without medical reason can suffer from a range of symptoms like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/73936.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">headaches<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mood swings<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medicalnewstoday.com\/articles\/165748.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">infertility<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">muscle pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bone damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">heart problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">severe hunger pains<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diarrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more appropriate goal is to incorporate\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple strategies<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you can use every day for a long period of time, rather than short-term quick fixes that fall short on their promises (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24355667\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong> Unhealthy Weight Loss Can Undermine Your Health! Learn Safe Ways To Shed Pounds<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31577 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3869-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\u0441lear liquid diet\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3869.png 1024w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3869-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3869.png 768w, https:\/\/dev.cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-3869.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Survive_A_Clear_Liquid_Diet\"><\/span><b>How To Survive A Clear Liquid Diet?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the biggest challenges people face being on a clear liquid diet is a constant feeling of hunger. This nutrition plan doesn\u2019t provide all essential nutrients to our body that\u2019s why it\u2019s common to experience food cravings. Here are some ideas on how to feel full on a clear liquid diet:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated during the day and suppress hunger pangs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat a variety of flavors like sweet gelatin and salty electrolyte drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink electrolyte drinks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eat and drink the allowed foods on a clear liquid diet more frequently than your regular meals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drink a nutritional supplement if allowed by your doctor<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clear_Liquid_Diet_And_Diabetes\"><\/span><b>Clear Liquid Diet And Diabetes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This diet is considered to be safe for people with diabetes for a short time <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">under a doctor&#8217;s care. P<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eople with diabetes are usually allowed to eat about 200 grams of carbs to control their blood sugar. If you have diabetes, always monitor your blood sugar levels and get back to your usual diet as quickly as possible. Patients who follow a clear liquid diet can experience dangerous blood sugar swings, if a doctor does not monitor them. According to the University of Gastroenterology, people with diabetes should adjust the dose of their diabetic medication and insulin to prevent blood sugar levels from dropping below normal. Discuss it with your primary care doctor or endocrinologist. Note, in case of any abdominal cramps or discomfort while following this eating plan, notify a doctor right away. Your physician will adjust the diet to reduce hunger pangs, cravings and prevent side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Clear_Liquid_Diet\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. A licensed physician should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><strong>SOURCES:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000205.htm\">Clear liquid diet<\/a> (2018, medlineplus.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/25522674\">Detox diets for toxin elimination and weight management: a critical review of the evidence<\/a> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3174080\/\">Diverticular disease: Epidemiology and management<\/a> (2011, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000206.htm\">Full liquid diet<\/a> (2018, medlineplus.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3649719\/\">Health benefits of fruits and vegetables.<\/a> (2012, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/26567203\">Low-Residue and Low-Fiber Diets in Gastrointestinal Disease Management<\/a> (2015, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/28410328\">Manipulation of Muscle Creatine and Glycogen Changes Dual X-ray Absorptiometry Estimates of Body Composition.<\/a> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/24355667\">Weight-loss maintenance for 10 years in the National Weight Control Registry<\/a> (2014, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000173.htm\">Your diet after gastric bypass surgery<\/a> (2018, medlineplus.gov)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What Is A Clear Liquid Diet? A clear liquid diet is a nutrition plan that consists of clear liquids such as water, apple juice, tea, certain sports drinks and broths (1). This eating pattern is designed to keep the stomach and intestines clear prior to medical tests, procedure or surgery. Clear liquids are typically easy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":28,"featured_media":11393,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[67,172],"tags":[],"coauthors":[108,47],"class_list":["post-138","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diets","category-meal-plans"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Clear Liquid Diet: Uses, Benefits, And Tips - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is a clear \u2605 LIQUID DIET? \u27a4 Can you lose weight or improve your health? Find out the benefits of clear liquids and the purpose of this diet. 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