Clear Fluid Diet clear-fluid-diet
CLEAR FLUID DIET
It consists of
transparent liquid foods and does not contain any solid particles , such
as water ,broth that etc which are easily digested and leave no
undigested residue in your intestinal tract.
This type of diet helps to
maintain electrolyte balance in the body. it is recommended before any
test or before /after a surgery. Eating clear fluid diet gives
enough nutrition for 3-4 days. But it is not recommended for longer
duration.
Following fluids are included
in this :
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Plain water
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Tea or coffee without milk
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Strained lemonade
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Fruit juice without pulp such as grape juice ,apple
juice,cranberry juice
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Honey
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Soup broth (stock) vegetable or chicken
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Popsicles (without pulp)
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· Clear soda (no pepsi ,sprite,limca
Note it is not a complete diet .its aim is to keep
you hydrated . Do not consume clear liquid diet which are red or purple in
color before colonoscopy.