Clear Liquid Diet

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

BEVERAGES

• Coffee or tea (without cream or milk)
• 2 to 3 cups a day of clear juices (such as apple, cranberry, and grape) or strained juices (such as orange, grapefruit, lemonade, and fruit punch)
• Liquid gelatin (3 ounce package) mixed in 4 cups of water
• Mineral or bubbly water (such as sparkling water)
• 1 to 2 cups a day of soft drinks (such as ginger ale, lemon-lime soda, or club soda). Do not drink cola or root beer.
• Sports drinks
• Water (drink as much as you want)

SOUP

• 2 to 3 cups a day of clear broth or bouillon

DESSERTS

• 1 to 2 fruit ices or Popsicles® a day
• 2 to 3 pieces of hard candy a day
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of honey or sugar a day, added to hot drinks if you choose.
• 1/2 cup flavored gelatin 2 to 3 times a day (without fruit)

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