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Clear Liquid Diet Foods – What and What Not to Include
From the name of the diet itself, a clear liquid diet
is a kind of diet that has food and drinks that are
clear enough for you to be able to see right through it.
But this does not mean that your food and drinks should be transparent.
An example would be apple juice, it may not be transparent
but it is still clear enough for you to be able to see right through it.
This type of diet is not for long term use because
it cannot provide the body with the needed nutrients.
What foods and drinks can be considered part of a Clear Liquid Diet?
A clear liquid diet does not necessarily mean that the
food and drinks are transparent. But if you were advised
by a medical professional to stick to transparent drinks
and soups then you will have to abide as it could be part
of your treatment or for a test. But for those who have
no restrictions to the diet, the following
clear liquid foods and drinks may be included.
Water
Clear juices such as apple juice, grape juice and cranberry
Lemonade and lime but make sure to drink it without the pulp,
fruit punch, mild tea (with no milk)
Ginger ale, sprite, sparkling water
Hard candy, ice, gelatin, popsicles, fruit ice without milk, honey
Soups such as bouillon, broths, vegetable soup, chicken soup
but be sure to strain it so that no solids are included, consommé
Syrup, herbs, salt and mild seasoning can be part of a clear liquid diet
Sports drinks such as Gatorade and Pedialyte
which is an electrolyte drink for children
Foods and drinks to avoid or are not allowed on a Clear Liquid Diet
Foods and drinks that you cannot see through are most definitely
not allowed on a clear liquid diet. Examples are dairy products
such as milk or vegetable purees or nectars and alcoholic beverages.
If you happen to be advised to have a clear liquid diet because
of medical procedures involving the intestines or the colon,
you need to avoid red-colored foods and beverages.
The following foods and drinks are not allowed
when on a clear liquid diet:
Coffee with cream and sugar
Milk products
Citrus juices
Apple sauce
Any kind of solid food